One of the biggest advantages of hiring a housekeeper is the fact that you don’t have to do it yourself. After a long day at work or running around town running errands, who wants to clean? But how do you find the best home cleaning services that suit your needs? It is best to make […]
Tell most people that you are looking forward to a lutefisk Christmas dinner, they will usually have a look of disgust. Pity of gold. Or “what is lutefisk?” First of all, let me tell you, I’m not on the pro-lutefisk train. Every Christmas I remember has subjected me to the foul stench. Our Scandinavian heritage […]
While many prefer to stay in bed and put off that button, waking up early has its benefits. It is a challenge for anyone who cannot sleep early. And while for a small minority of people, mornings are not their best time and they should be sleeping late, for most of us who start work […]
Father’s Day is that special day for the man you call daddy or grandpa. Although handmade cards, his favorite comfort food, and heartfelt messages are great ideas for this special day, there are a wide variety of gifts you can choose from to surprise him and give him something special on Father’s Day. Men, our […]
Give your partner a romantic hand-stamped gift this Valentine’s Day by stamping extra special chocolates. You will need some cooking oil, store bought chocolates, small paper liners for the individual chocolates, and small clear acrylic rubber stamps. Experiment with different brands of chocolate. It may be easier to start with solid chocolates. 1. Place a […]
If you need a dazzling gift for a 12-year-old’s birthday, one of the 10 gifts below may be just right. All gifts will bring smiles of joy and make you a hero in the eyes of that 12-year-old. So if you’re ready, here we go: * Barbie dolls – Make that 12-year-old girl’s heart leap […]
The winter season is approaching and that is when colds and flu attack the body. This is the time of year when all sorts of medications, tablets, and remedies are used. Colds and the flu usually begin with symptoms of a sore body and a sore throat. There is nothing worse than a sore body […]
It is family reunion time again here in the United States and Canada. I can already taste my mother’s peach tart. I can’t tell you how many times I called my mom and said, “Mom, I just have to have your recipe for your homemade cake and ice cream.” It’s been a slow build-up of […]
Criticism is a word that raises your eyebrows and infuriates you. Arguably, it doesn’t have a positive connotation for most of us. Therefore, it is never received in a healthy way either. So the concern is, when we as adults cannot handle criticism, what about children, who are subject to severe and regular criticism? Everyone […]
As parents, you may have bought your child a cell phone as a means of protection so that they never get caught somewhere without transportation or that they can always call home to check in. What you may not have been aware of is the dangers that cell phones can cause. Due to the Internet […]