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Secret Santa Shopping Spree This past year was the first Secret Santa exchange for us at work. It was a great success for all but one. We did it “white elephant” style and that “one” lost the item that was very much wanted to another employee. But all said and done it was great and […]

The Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson rematch will be held on November 7 in Hartford, Connecticut, and will be broadcast live on HBO World Championship Boxing. The fight features two of the top three light heavyweight boxers in the world, and is a rematch of a very close match held in April of 2008. Meet […]

Simply put, I love Chicago. New York may be known as the Big Apple, but Chicago is definitely the Little Apple. It too is a city that never sleeps and gives much back to the residents and tourist that enjoy its history and beauty. If you are visiting this great city on a budget and […]

Giving pets as Christmas gifts might seem like the perfect touch to a joyful family Christmas Day but giving a pet as a Christmas gift without proper forethought could be a disaster waiting to happen. If you are considering giving pets, such as a dog or cat, as a Christmas present then consider these tips. […]

Christmas is perhaps the most wonderful time of year for crafters like myself. There are so many beautiful things you can create. Here are a few websites that offer easy, beautiful crafts that the whole family can enjoy doing together. http://www.raggedyscrappin.com/fpdb/images/tags1.jpg- This site provides printable gift tags that can be colored and used for gift-giving. […]

Underage drinking is nothing new, but it is still dangerous and illegal. According to iiaaonline.org, underage drinking cost the citizens of Texas $5.2 billion in 2005. The costs include medical care, work loss, and pain and suffering. The costs in lost lives are priceless. Students Against Destructive Decisions (formerly known as Students Against Driving Drunk), […]

Is your family important to you? People who say yes to this question are saying they know how important their family is to them. If they say no this to this question, they need to re-examine how to change their interpretation of the word family. People today tend to need their families more than ever. […]

On October 5, 1969, a truly surreal and original half-hour comedy skit show premiered on the BBC. “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” debuted quietly but became a phenomenon. George Harrison was quoted as saying that the spirit of the Beatles had passed on to Monty Python. “And now for something completely different,” Dead Parrot Sketch, Ministry […]

Tecumseh Michigan is celebrating Breast Awareness Month by having a Tecumseh Art Bra Auction. Then for Halloween, local businesses are having trick or treat downtown so be sure to wear your costume. After Halloween, Tecumseh has a history of holding Open House, lighting Chicago Blvd for the holidays, and then their Annual Christmas Parade. To […]

Silver Christmas tree skirts are a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree, but can be a little difficult to find. If you are planning to purchase a silver Christmas tree skirt, it is best that your order it right away. Here are some places where you can buy a silver Christmas tree skirt. Where to […]

Greening your holiday has never been easier, thanks to several retailers who sell green Christmas decorations. Most of us are seeking new and exciting ways to help the environment and to make our surroundings more healthy and eco-friendly, and green Christmas decorations definitely play a role in that! While many of us don’t think about […]

All we ask is a warm, crisp brown loaf of bread, cooling on a rack in the kitchen. We have had the fun of mixing, kneading and watching to dough rise. We have sniffed the heavenly scent of making bread, and now, we are ready for the treat of treats, the crust, sliced warm from […]

Modern computer users try to get the best performance out of their machines as is possible. This makes sense, especially if you paid hundreds of dollars for your motherboard. They’ll upgrade a computer with the latest RAM memory, graphics cards, sound cards, and even explore other techniques like overclocking to get a computer to run […]

All divas want to be treated special and what better way than to give a gift from the 2009 holiday gift guide for divas. The 2009 holiday gift guide for divas offers a nice assortment of affordable gifts for the diva in your life. It’s not always so much about money as it is class […]

I attended a wake yesterday and as anyone can imagine, it was a somber day. It is difficult to watch a grieving family mourn the lost of someone near and dear to them. No matter how much we are told that death is an inevitable part of life, we are not quite ever prepared for […]

One end of my commute is The Ranch. The other end is a small spot we call The Place. My husband and I travel the two hundred miles every weekend to go home to The Ranch, and back two hundred miles come home to The Place for the work week. If I have learned anything […]

The year was 1984. I was a young American living in Germany. This would be my first visit to the beautiful city of Berlin. With my passport in hand, I boarded the bus that would take us through checkpoints Alpha, Bravo and Charlie and finally into the East German sector. I would never forget the […]

Have you ever shopped at Wal-mart, Food Lion or the Piggly Wiggly and found yourself on a mission to locate the Spanish aisle? You finally ask an employee to lead you to the “Spanish” aisle and immediately, you find yourself on aisle 6 with the Mexican food products. The clerk never fails to whip out […]

Organizing your Christmas party plans is the best way to ensure a stress free holiday gathering. Follow these household clean-up ideas and party preparation tips for entertaining holiday guests with ease. Holiday Organizer – Prepare a holiday organizer about one month before the Holiday Party. The party organizer should include: guest lists, menus, recipes, and […]

One of the most asked questions I get is how far from the Orlando International airport is Walt Disney World, Sea World and all the other attractions. So I’ll give you a quick run-down in this article on the distance in miles from the Orlando airport to Disney and many other attractions and areas around […]

During the winter, my face becomes really dry, itchy, and even sensitive and irritated at times so I have to constantly find face washes that help combat these winter time skin issues. Over the years I have found 5 wonderful facial cleansers to help keep winter skin cleansed, nourished, and looking its best, and I […]

Many people say they are allergic to pets, but are pet allergies real? Actually 10 to 15% of people react to pet dander. Cat allergies are twice as common as being allergic to dogs. The human body reacts to specific protein (allergen) in the pet’s saliva, dander (dead skin flakes) and urine. Most people think […]

Combing a traditional basket weave pattern on your walls adds texture, dimension, and elegance to your room. The basket weave pattern combines horizontal and vertical stripes, looking just like the pattern on a picnic basket. The intricate detail of the basket weave pattern looks difficult to master, but it’s actually easier than it looks. You […]

Born in San Francisco, California in 1884, Ethel Percy Andrus and her family moved to Chicago when she was a child. Andrus earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Chicago and began teaching classes for Hull House and Chicago Commons, settlement houses in Chicago. She and her family eventually returned to California […]

LEGIONARY: THE ROMAN SOLDIER’S UNOFFICIAL MANUAL, Philip Matyszak, 2009, Thames and Hudson, hardcover, 208, glossary, index, drawings, color and black and white photos. For 600 years, the Roman legions dominated Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, held together by the Roman legions. The Roman legions were the ancient version of the Terminator. Nothing stood […]