Giving gifts is something we look forward to, especially during the holiday season. It feels great to be remembered by the people close to our hearts. No matter how simple or extravagant the gift may seem, what is important is the thought of the person giving you the gift. To understand the true essence of gift giving, you must first […]
Christmas is a time to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers, but it can get quite expensive. If you like to host dinners and lunches out during the festive festivities, but find that your budget isn’t quite enough. This article looks at how to throw the perfect Christmas tea party at a fraction of the cost. This is the ultimate […]
My grandmother had the best bread pudding recipe hands down. She is still one of my favorite desserts. Imagine my surprise on my first trip to New Orleans to find out that all bread puddings are NOT created equal! Actually, there are several variations of this dessert. My grandmother’s version is a variation on a traditional dessert popular in British […]
“Blessed is he who does not expect anything, because he will never be disappointed.” It was on October 6, 1727 that Alexander Pope wrote this in a letter to John Gray. Does this ring true for you, with reality, in terms of the expectations of today’s consumers? Unfortunately, it does. But today, consumers have more choice than ever in the […]
I am a firm believer that the natural foods we eat every day have healing properties to help our body recover from non-critical ailments and aid in the recovery process as well. If we eat the right foods, in the right amount, the vitamins and minerals found in food will strengthen our body systems. It can improve digestion, which itself […]
Certain gifts of nature can go a long way in blessing our lives in ways we can’t imagine. We often take the things that nature offers us for granted, but from time to time it is good to stop and decide what is best for us. Most of us are too fooled by the glossy advertisements that promise effortless instant […]
You may be lucky because you’re buying a gift for someone who doesn’t currently have the books for the sought-after series, then you’re in luck. Any of the books can be bought pretty much everywhere these days and with a little bit of cyber research, you’ll be able to pick the one you want at a discounted price. Remember that […]
In the midst of our hectic lifestyles and busy schedules, the best way to spend quality time with our family and children is by going on vacation with them. However, you will need to keep in mind that managing children on family vacations can be quite challenging, mainly because they are trying to do a lot of things that they […]
There is a selection of jobs throughout the northern region of Mexico. The proximity to the US border makes it attractive to some English teachers. The scorching heat of summer keeps others away. The region will give you some choice and freedom as to where you would like to “shake and bake” as some locals would say. I’ll try to […]
“It’s weird,” I thought. “We have ten people in two bathrooms at home. At the beach, we often have 20 people using one bathroom. Why does half the number of bathrooms for double the use work better? It seems like it should be terribly clogged.” Pun intended, of course. Over the years I have reflected on this situation and seen […]
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