Americans live life in a hurry. They race to the officer, they race to lunch. It's a lifestyle that often requires eating out.

Those with the munchies are now grabbing one of those 100 calorie snack packs found on stores everywhere. But will that extra packaging actually help you slim down?

The safest way to take your dog on a long trip is in a crate, or pet carrier. The enclosed space soothes the dog's natural instincts for a small, safe, den.