It’s National Travel and Tourism Week (May 7‐15), Memorial Day is right around the corner and families are gearing up to hit the road for the summer travel season. According to AAA, more than 32 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day weekend in 2010.

Memorial Day weekend trips offer families the perfect opportunity to engage and re‐connect. Jeff Siegel, author of the forthcoming book RelationTrips, shares the following tips for planning Memorial Day travels full of adventure, excitement and unpredictability.

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You are what you eat, right? Well, that goes double for your skin, hair and nails. The editors of Women’s Health magazine break down the best foods found in your local supermarket to help you stay glowing and gorgeous all year long! Dark Chocolate: The sweet stuff contains high levels of potent antioxidants that can help protect your skin from sun damage as well as amp up blood flow to your tissues which will in turn keep skin nourished and glowing. You want to find chocolate that is at least 70 percent cacao because it contains more antioxidants.

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Forever 21 is a retail phenomenon among the younger set, but despite the trend of businesses catering to Baby Boomers, there's no Forever 51 or 61 for those of us trying to find presentable, affordable office fashions. At least such a store would help us figure out the new dress code.

Take my office, for example; shorts, T-shirts and sweats predominate, which means my typical business attire would stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks to a manager in the 30-something age range, casual is more than acceptable, it's expected. Still, my 55-year-old body would look pretty foolish in the business shorts and skinny shirts favored by the younger females.

So what's a Baby Boomer to do? How do we fit in without looking like fools? And where can we find fashions that suit our aging bodies and more-mature tastes? Read on for a primer on getting along without entirely giving in, or spending a fortune.

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Demographers have likened Baby Boomers to a "pig moving through a python," accounting for one-third of America's population. More than 78-million strong, the post-World War II generation has long been one of the most profitable consumer demographics, a trend that isn't likely to slow as retirement nears.

They're a generation that never gives in, whether to a shrinking job market, boomerang kids or physical infirmities. Despite being faced with plummeting home values and net worth, retailers still hear their roar, as Boomers demand special treatment.

It's a demand well worth attention. The generation born between 1946 and 1964 presents a $43 billion opportunity for retailers, according to an Information Resources, Inc. report. They also, however, present new challenges. Here's a look at 10 ways businesses are catering to aging Baby Boomers.

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Tip 1 - Buy Better Beans: No, we don’t just mean the more expensive bag in the coffee aisle. Fresher beans equal better coffee, so look to smaller, independent coffee shops that stock coffee beans that are roasted on the premises or nearby. Quality establishments will stamp your coffee with its roasting date, so you know you exactly how fresh your coffee is. Coffee taste peaks from 1-3 days after the roast, and if stored properly will last up to two weeks.

Tip 2 – Store Correctly: Contrary to popular belief, you should never store beans in a freezer or a refrigerator. Coffee actually absorbs aromas from surrounding foods, and freezing the coffee will alter oil properties affecting taste. KRUPS recommends transferring whole bean coffee into an air tight container after opening, and storing in a cool, dry and dark place.

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Is your closet filled with ill-fitting costumes that haven't seen the light of day in years?  If you're being haunted by the ghosts of Halloween past, you'll be interested to learn October 8 is National Costume Swap Day.  The holiday, sponsored by GreenHalloween.org, is intended to take some of the waste out of everyone's favorite spooky day.  Their website helps you connect with other swappers in your area and provides guidelines for a successful exchange.  If this concept has captured your attention, here are a few more swapping suggestions.

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