Has chinese takeout, leftovers from your last office party, or mysterious food you don't even know the origin of, made you wonder if you ever really want to open the door of your refrigerator again? One of the best ways to improve your health and longevity is to improve your diet.  And one of the easiest ways to improve your diet is to give your fridge a healthy makeover.

With the rise in housing forclosures, high consumer credit card debt, and a slowing economy it can be difficult to figure out where to go for help with finding a home or easing your debt.  Luckily there may be help through Housing and Credit Counciling, Inc.

If you plan to travel to a region where English is not the primary language or will venture into communities where your language is rarely spoken, you may want to check out the library’s collection of phrase books, bilingual dictionaries, or instructional tapes/CDs.

Check out this easy recipe from Better Homes and Garden’s Cut the Sugar Cookbook.  This recipe uses fresh salsa which doesn’t contain sugar, unlike a lot of store-bought varieties.  It’s a great way to sneak in veggies and create a quick, nutritious meal even your pickiest little eaters will dig into!

Traveling around the world is one of the most enjoyable hobbies I have.  I've had many memorable adventures in Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Paraguay, Canada, and various states across the U.S.  When I am lacking the funds or time to travel, I utilize the library's travel resources to provide me with a temporary escape.  The library has a wonderful DVD and video collection to browse through along with fascinating travel memoirs and guides.  But out of all the available books and shows, I find myself revisting one particular author and TV host over and over again... Anthony Bourdain.