Don’t sweat your Independence Day barbecue. These recipes are quick and simple and can be easily modified to feed your guests, no matter how large your party. The recipes below are designed to serve about four adults.

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Between budgeting, credit cards and finding the best way to use deployment money, navigating the financial waters can be treacherous. But with a little planning, some strategies and a lot of discipline, handling money can be a snap.

Credit cards are handy—and seductive. However, when the bill comes, you could wind up paying 18 percent or more in interest if you can’t pay the full amount. A credit card can have a place in your life—if you handle it carefully. For example, you often need a credit card to rent a car or make an airline reservation. But caution is the key. To manage a credit card wisely, consider the following guidelines:

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

Before you head out the door for your family day trip, don’t forget lunch! Try these super-simple picnic recipes for a delicious cooler-full of crowd pleasers.

School will be out soon and some parents may be asking themselves how they will keep their children busy during those long summer days. Check out these local summer camps for youth of all ages.

It’s official: spring has arrived. And with it, gardening season.

Welcome spring with these quick and tasty recipes full of garden-fresh ingredients.

The trees are budding, the birds are chirping and, occasionally, the sun is shining. That can only mean one thing: time for spring cleaning.

You will only need a few things to make your green cleaning kit:

Puppies and kittens are so darn cute. But experts warn that a hasty decision when it comes to choosing a pet can result in real problems.

Everyone loves a homemade treat, even our canine companions. Try these quick and easy recipes that will give your dog a special thrill.

Before getting a pet, it’s best to know the rules. Equity Residential has several guidelines for pets in Fort Lewis family housing.