El Paso, Texas (NAPSI) - If your home is like most, you have some 26 different battery-operated devices from flashlights to smoke detectors to cordless phones around the house.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - Getting brothers and sisters to look out for each other can be easier than many parents realize. It helps to plan family activities that are fun for everyone. If your kids have good experiences together, it can be a buffer when they come into conflict.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - Serving ham can be easier than ever with new recipes and experts on hand to help at the Ham Hotline, making it a delicious choice for every occasion from family celebrations to everyday meals and snacks.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - It’s a growing trend: Twenty-one million households are planting container gardens. It saves space, helps control pests and overcome soil issues, and lets you enjoy fresh, homegrown produce even without a yard.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - While the costs associated with higher education have caused many to question the value of a bachelor’s degree, according to 90 percent of recent graduates surveyed in a study commissioned by the American Council on Education, the effort is well worth it.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - To help raise children's awareness about the best ways to keep pets safe, healthy and happy, TV's No. 1 show for preschoolers is airing a special shelter animal episode throughout February.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - Having fun is essential to good health, experts say.