Each week, members of the Lifestyles staff share something we like. Maybe you'll like it, too.

Sylvia Anderson, food/home & garden reporter: Cobolt flavored Five is my favorite gum now. It's refreshing, keeps it's flavor for a long time and has a nice minty after taste. I also like the cool black package it comes in even the shiny blue paper it's wrapped in. Although it might be too minty for some, in my opinion, gum just doesn't get better than this.

Tami Clymer, Lifestyles reporter: My oldest son loves playing on the computer. Unfortunately he's not so passionate about his math skills. His teacher discovered this little gem which is helping him keep his skills sharp over the summer - www.coolmath-games.com. It's a Web site that teaches kids math skills through the games they play. My son's favorite is Bloxorz which focuses on geometry. I think my favorite is Coffee Shop, which teaches kids money counting skills... or maybe it's Subtraction Blast, Parking Mania: Zoo Escape, Bricks Breaking Hex ...

Shea Conner, entertainment writer: I've never had HBO in my life. So when I overheard people talking about "Six Feet Under" in college, I immediately tuned out of the conversation. However, Blake recently loaned me the first season on DVD, and I have to admit it is an excellent show with superb acting. The show takes a look at a dysfunctional California family that runs an independent funeral home. There's plenty of dark humor and interesting plot twists. And I don't know how else to put this, but it provides free therapy. I can't explain it. You'll just have to see it.

Jess DeHaven, Lifestyles editor: I recently spent the day with my family at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead in Overland Park. It's basically an interactive farm that allows kids to get up close with animals. In addition to a petting zoo, kids also can ride ponies, go on hayrack rides, fish and bottle-feed baby goats. There also are playgrounds and gardens, so you can make a morning or afternoon of it. And it's great for kids of all ages. My teenage niece liked it, and so did my 2-year-old. The farm is open through Oct. 31,

Blake Hannon, entertainment writer: If you are wanting a break from COMPLETELY stupid reality shows, A&E has got two great ones - and they're on back-to-back. Mondays, starting at 9 p.m. Central, you can see "Intervention," which focuses on people with severe drug and alcohol addictions and later springs an intervention on them (which always leads to serious fireworks). Then, at 10 p.m., there's "Obsessed," a show about people with numerous types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. They both provide reality show drama but also bring attention to two serious issues facing many people around the world.

Erin Wisdom, health/religion reporter: Of my collection of childhood board games, most of which reside in my parents' basement, only a few favorites have made it to my apartment. Connect Four is one of them. It's still in good shape, and I'm still able to find someone willing to play with me every now and then (despite the fact that I'm the self-proclaimed queen of Connect Four and win almost 100 percent of the time). But for those of you not fortunate enough to have Connect Four or anyone to play against - but who are fortunate enough to own an iPhone - there's a Connect Four application that allows you to play one- or two-player games. Granted, the iPhone version doesn't come with a little lever that lets you spill all the checkers at the end of a game, but if you're using the app at a restaurant or movie theater or some other public place, that's probably for the best.

Nichi Yeager, Josephine editor: If you haven't made it down to the renovated Royal's stadium yet this summer I really think you should take the time to go - even if the odds of seeing a winning game are getting slimmer and slimmer as the season progresses. The new shops, quicker service and major renovations in the outfield plaza make even a losing game worth the trip. And it's more affordable than I ever remember it being. Both ticket and refreshment prices were dropped from previous years and makes for a much more affordable outing. Another bonus: With the unseasonably cooler temperatures we've been having, even a 1 p.m. August game is pretty enjoyable.