How to Be Green While You Clean

by Kelli Cooper As the general public is becoming more educated about the problems facing our environment and the potential dangers of the various chemicals found in every day household items, there is a growing interest in turning to ‘’green’’ products that will help...

Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Presents

Valentine’s Day originated from a Christian saint named Valentinus, who was imprisoned for carrying out ceremonies for soldiers who were forbidden to marry.  During his imprisonment he was said to have healed the daughter of his jailer. Before Valentinus was executed...

Tips for Getting Children to Eat Healthier

The battle to get kids to eat more fruits and vegetables is one waging in many households across the world; you want your child to eat healthy and instilling good eating habits at a young age is important. But, try telling a child he needs to eat right to ensure his...

4 Ways to Avoid the Winter Blues

We get it, a vacation to tropical beaches is not in your forecast this winter and you are longing for the hot sand in between your toes. Beating the blustery weather blues is sometimes not easy unless you have an outsider’s perspective.  When the cold and dry weather...

Fun & Free (or Almost Free) Winter Family Activities

The winter season brings varied weather challenges to different regions, but the same challenges to families everywhere: “what can we do together as a family” is the question that rings out after ringing in the New Year. Most families need to work within a budget...

Giving Art as a Gift This Christmas

The art of giving at Christmas time is often a challenge. However, those who decide to give artwork over the holidays can find that it is one of the more gratifying items to give. Vintage Pieces Vintage art never seems to go out of style. With all of the eclectic...

The History of Christmas Tree

  The Christmas tree is for most people a focal part of the Christmas celebrations – when the tree is erected in the house the Christmas period has really begun. Although it is now firmly secure in this Christian tradition of Christmas its roots arguably...

Guest Post: Black Forest Trifle Recipe

About the author – Manilyn Moreno is a writer and caterer. She takes interest in writing about catering, cooking recipes, and event planning. To read more about her catering tips and recipes, please visit http://www.bettercater.com/ Black Forest Trifle Recipe: A...