What Causes Holiday Stress?
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration when friends and families get together to share food, fun, gifts, and love. They are supposed to be a time of giving, caring and connection when we celebrate important and meaningful events.Why, then, are they often so stressful and what... Read More
The Rose
Lifestyle is style over amount. And style is an art - the art of living. You can't buy style with money. You can't buy good taste with money. You can only buy more with money. Lifestyle is culture - the appreciation of good music, dance, art, sculpture, literature, plays and... Read More
Five Inexpensive Ways to Help Your Children Invest in Holiday Memories
Christmas memories are never dependent on the amount of money spent or the popularity of the toy. Memories are made up of amount of heart invested and given. This year, let your children invest their time and hearts in making Christmas memories for your family.1. Buy white or red place... Read More
12 Things That Make Life Worthwhile!
Happy New Year! Around the world, this is a time of renewal, celebration of new opportunities, and great optimism. Please accept our best wishes for a year of peace, joy, and success.And, note that any time of year is a great time to re-commit to the things that are most... Read More
Dont Forget Grandmom - Shes an Earth Angel Too!
Have you ever thought what you would do without your Grandmom ? She's the one that always stands beside us and gives us the cookies on the side? She fills in when Mom can't. She's the one that will spoil us rotten given half a chance. God thought enough of... Read More
Saint Nick to Santa, the MOST extreme makeover?
It's the holiday season, and the first thing that comes to so many minds is presents, and who better to deliver these presents than Jolly Saint Nick himself. Chris Cringle, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, etc. etc. But who is this roly poly elf that sneaks around the living room each... Read More
Christmas Holidays: 5 Ways To Make This Holiday Your Best Ever
For many people the end of a year is a time of increased stress.Instead of relaxing and unwinding from a busy year, the pressures of buying gifts, travelling or spending time with long lost relatives makes it a difficult time.In our household for example, my 4 year-old daughter's excitement levels... Read More
Planning a Gift Closet
Creating a gift closet is a wonderful way to plan ahead for gift giving occasions. It's also handy for those last-minute emergency events that spring up throughout the year, may otherwise catch you by surprise, and send you on a mad dash to the store. Developing a system that will... Read More
Gypsy Fortune Teller Halloween Costumes ? Easy to Make
As a little girl I often loved to dress up as a gypsy, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe it's because I long to be free to do as I want and go where I wish, without the societal constraints we have to live by (that's... Read More
Color Easter Eggs Naturally With Dyes From Your Kitchen
The most beautiful dyes for Easter eggs come from foodstuff you probably already have in your kitchen.I have been delighted with the results of the colors I have tried and my friends have been thrilled to receive them as springtime gifts. The colors are very unusual -- gentle, earthy, soft,... Read More
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The Cheapest Christmas Ever!
Have you ever said "I wish we didn't have to... Read More
Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks!
Christmas time is finally here, and most people during this... Read More
Virtual Assistants... Even Santa Needs One!
Trying to fit all the planning and preparing and celebrating... Read More
Top 50 Christmas Quotations
"Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving... Read More
Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness
If you*re like me, the holidays always have a way... Read More
Advantages of Online Greeting Cards Over Paper Cards - Part II
So, let's review a little what we said in the... Read More
Top 20 New Years Quotations
"Here's to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell... Read More
Creative Kid Birthday Cake Ideas
A Creative Dream Come TrueA hush falls over the room... Read More
Beyond All Tied Up With A Bow - Great Tips for Creating Beautifully Wrapped Holiday Gifts
No matter what the season, packages make a statement even... Read More
Bathed in Blue - Love Can Happen for You
Whether you know him by Eros or Cupid, this son... Read More
Valentines Day Flowers
Flowers & Valentine's Day go hand in hand. Your Valentine... Read More
Decorate for Thanksgiving
Years of having to make do have turned me into... Read More
FIREWORKS--OR, OOH, AAH, How Do They Do That?
One of my earliest memories involves a Fourth of July... Read More
Preparing For the Holidays: Ho Ho Ho... or Bah Humbug!
Some of my clients dread the holiday season because it... Read More
Thanksgiving Memories
Turkey ... Stuffing ... Cranberry Sauce ... Pumpkin PieThis is... Read More
Birthday Flowers
Birthdays are one thing you can count on. We all... Read More
Seven Great Holiday Decorating Tips--Without Breaking the Bank
If you're looking for great ways to decorate your home... Read More
Vastu Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
Fun, though they are intended to be, The Holidays can... Read More
The Art of Giving a Toast
Today one of my clients is throwing one of her... Read More
The Origins Of Mothers Day
Today Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated all over... Read More
EASTER: The Bunny and The Egg
Ever wonder why there's an "Easter Bunny"? Ever wonder why... Read More
Fathers Day Gift Guide
Fathers Day is the one day of the year when... Read More
Colored Contacts For Halloween - Make Sure YOU Dont Go Bump In The Night!
Ok, the end of October is approaching, and you desperately... Read More
Its Party Time - Lets Decorate!
Holidays are here and so is the spirit of partying.... Read More
Aran... Where the Sweaters Come From
Aran Sweaters. The Aran sweater takes its name from the... Read More
Making Time to Write this Holiday Season
As the countdown to Christmas day continues, most everyone is... Read More
Easter Flowers
Easter is Sunday, March 27th! Don't forget the flowers! Your... Read More
Cornucopia Centerpiece for Thanksgiving Day
As we enter into the month of November my thoughts... Read More
Holiday Gift Ideas For Antique Lovers
1. Knowledge is Power. Whatever the area of collecting ?... Read More
Simplify the Season
Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list:... Read More
Holiday Times Are For Helping Those Less Fortunate, Think Holiday Cards
Every year I watch as advertisers begin to promote their... Read More
Valentines Day ? Where Did THAT Come From?
Just as soon as the stores put away their Christmas... Read More
Gift Shopping Tips for Tight Budgets
Have you seen the prices of greeting cards lately? It... Read More
How to Reduce Your Stress this Christmas
In theory Christmas is a time that is filled with... Read More
Christmas Gifts For Dog Lovers
Let's admit it, the US and UK are both countries... Read More
It?s Time to Start Thinking about Mothers Day
Mother's Day is approaching fast. This year it falls on... Read More
Glorious Holiday Decorating: Ten Tips
If you're looking for ways to decorate your home in... Read More
Gypsy Fortune Teller Halloween Costumes ? Easy to Make
As a little girl I often loved to dress up... Read More
Inexpensive Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids
After all the gifts have been purchased and placed under... Read More
Valentines Day
Ever wondered how February 14 became, the day on which... Read More
Create a Holiday Feast For The Senses
This is my daughter's first Christmas. Naomi will be nearly... Read More
New Year?s Resolution: Love Your Body!
Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to... Read More
Valentines Day Love Letter - The Best And Most Romantic Gift Is Also The Least Expensive!
You don't have to spend a fortune this Valentine's Day... Read More
Holiday Beauty Dos and Donts
Why is it that whenever you go to a holiday... Read More
The Truth about Mistletoe
You can call it the emasculator of the old king,... Read More
New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our... Read More
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - How to Tap in to the Holiday Publicity Bonanza
If your product or service can be given as a... Read More
Are You Going To Survive The Holidays?
Admit it! You promised this year was not going to... Read More
Find Great Halloween Costume Ideas! Have The Most Creative Costumes This Year
Usually, the hardest part about Halloween is finding the perfect... Read More
Unique Gift Ideas -- The Gift Of Fitness
Well, it's almost that time of year again ? the... Read More
New Year?s Resolution ? Why Not Resolve To Take Back Your Life?
It's time once again for the dreaded New Year's Resolutions.... Read More
Great Gifts Under $5
Gift giving is at its absolute finest during the Christmas... Read More
A Harvest Halloween
To take advantage of the last days of autumn, we... Read More
Easter Traditions: Seven Ways To Add Meaning To Your Family Celebration
Family traditions connect us to past and future generations. They... Read More
Event Planning 101
One of the tools I use as a professional organizer... Read More
10 Tips for More Meaningful Holidays
No matter how many lists you make, cards you send,... Read More
Anniversary Gift Ideas Year by Year, the First Nineteen Years
It's impossible to remember what gift is traditional for each... Read More
SALOME and HERODIAS, A Curious Mothers Day Story, Part 1 of 2 Parts
First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist,... Read More
Spice Up Your Life with an Adventure Holiday!
Are you bored with the routine of city life? Do... Read More
Decorating for a Victorian Christmas
Berry Manor Inn owner, Cheryl Michaelsen wouldn't admit it, but... Read More
Top 25 Thanksgiving Quotations
"It is therefore recommended ... to set apart Thursday the... Read More
Valentine?s Day Ideas for Singles
Maybe your significant other is overseas in the military. Maybe... Read More
Find Easy Halloween Costumes Online! Great Ideas Are Only One Click Away
We all wish there was more time in a day.... Read More
7 Tips on Giving Chocolates to Your Valentine
Every year millions of people exchange chocolates on February 14th... Read More
Tips For Singles on Surviving (And Enjoying) The Holidays
Here you are, facing the holiday season alone. Have you... Read More
Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks!
Christmas time is finally here, and most people during this... Read More
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