Department: Your Life

Food & Dining

Slow Cooker Creations

October 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

Healthy, classic or decadent – no matter how you prefer your slow cooker creations – these three delicious recipes are sure to satisfy. Healthy Recipes like Pinch of Yum’s quinoa chicken primavera disprove the idea that slow cookers work best with fatty meats. Made with quinoa, chicken, peas, asparagus and pesto, this casserole-like dish packs…

Auto Insurance & Money

Understanding Extended Warranties

October 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

Nobody wants an unexpected car repair bill dropped in his or her lap. An extended warranty is a safeguard against that headache.

Food & Dining & Health & Fitness & Life

Healthy Dishes: Yummy Recipes with Healthful Benefits

October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo

Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and…

Mortgages

Why Does AAA Offer Mortgages?

October 01, 2017. AAA Staff

AAA Northeast Bank has provided financial services benefits to its members for over 20 years.

Life Insurance & Money

Life Insurance 101

September 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz

No matter how far you are along life’s path, a life insurance policy can help protect those who mean the most to you.

Health & Fitness

Drumming Out a Workout

July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

I’m a drummer, and when I finish playing a show, I’m exhausted. Playing the drums requires constant motion in both legs and both arms. That, plus setting up and breaking down equipment, makes for a tiring workout. But does it count as exercise? To find out, I geared up with a Fitbit and got behind…

Home

Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell Your Home

May 01, 2017. AAA Staff

Summer is a hot season for home sales. In fact, after a slight dip in May, home sales tend to climb well above the annual average in June and July, according to Trulia real estate listings. Curb appeal is always important, perhaps more so in summer when snow can’t hide patchy lawns and untrimmed hedges….

Health & Fitness

Walk This Way to a Healthier You

May 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

A daily walk is a simple, healthy habit. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure, maintains a healthy weight and strengthens bones and muscles. Here are some ways to boost the benefits of your stroll. Warm up and cool down While walking is a low-impact exercise,…

Food & Dining

Make Delicious Smoothies 3 Ways

April 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

For a healthy snack, try blending up one of these satisfying smoothies. Green: Pineapple green smoothie This lean, green healthy snack packs in nutrients and flavor. EatingWell.com created this smoothie with almond milk, pineapple, banana, chia seeds, Greek yogurt and baby spinach. The result – a tasty drink full of essentials like protein and fiber….

Food & Dining

Favorite Childhood Foods Reinvented

April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty

If you’re feeling nostalgic, try these “grown-up” versions of childhood foods and feel like a kid again! Gourmet grilled cheese Betty Crocker ups the grilled cheese game with this beer-battered recipe. Hickory-smoked bacon, provolone and cheddar cheese, and an ale-based batter reinvent a childhood staple for grown-up taste buds. For a sophisticated twist, try adding…