Ever buy a bunch of herbs for a recipe, only to use a scant stem and find the rest wilted with dehydration a week later? This has admittedly been a long-standing problem in my kitchen, and I've been determined to cultivate a solution for it. This week I'm addressing an aromatic I have a chronic problem forgetting about: scallions. When they're fresh, green onions have a biting smell and are Read more

If you're still searching for a passable gift for a friend or family member who seems to have everything she needs, put down that credit card for a moment and consider giving a charitable gift instead. There are amazing charities and non-profit organizations out there doing great work, which could definitely use your charitable gift this year. For friends and family members who appreciate Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Before you toss that scraggly lump of limbs that used to be your Christmas tree on the side of the road, think about recycling it instead. Plenty of state sanitation departments have guides for consumers on how to discard unwanted trees for recycling, but environmental site Earth911 has created a search-friendly Read more

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Lindsay Weiss about the most popular baby names of 2011. Drum roll please…Babycenter just released the results of its highly anticipated annual Top 100 Baby Names of 2011. (Note: am I the only one Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! When it comes to the people you love, you’d do almost anything to ensure they’re taken care of. Even fill out forms. And if you have loved ones, there are a few crucial financial forms you will need to fill out to protect those you care about. Luckily, you don’t always need to see an attorney — or pay expensive fees. Some Read more

Expectant mamas might want to call a moving van if they live in New Jersey — the Garden State is the most expensive state to have a baby today. While the average US family will pay $9,617 to deliver vaginally and $15,799 for C-section, Jersey moms pay almost double that: $18,372 for a vaginal birth and $26,743 for a Cesarean. They may want to jump on the turnpike and head south a few hours to Read more

Beyond being a professional triathlon competitor, Brendan Brazier has covered his nutritional bases. Brendan's the creator of the "Thrive Diet," a nutritional plan to improve performance and recovery and has developed Vega shakes, a line of nutrient rich vegan protein shakes. He regularly tours the US to give speeches about how to have optimal health. The author of two books, Brendan will Read more

Yesterday, I stopped by Flora Grubb Gardens to attend a talk with Martha Stewart Living's executive gardening editor Stephen Orr and nursery owner Flora Grubb. Flora is featured in Stephen's new book Tomorrow's Garden: Design and Inspiration For a New Age of Sustainable Gardening. The book focuses on gardens in 14 cities across the United States that have been scaled back and simplified without Read more