It’s the Chinese New Year and the year of the dog. The Year of the Dog is associated with the earthly branch element. According to the Chinese horoscope, The Year of the Dog is a good time for lifestyle changes. So, if you are planning to quit smoking or change some bad eating habits, this…
Since Valentine’s Day is coming up in a few days, I thought it was time to do a breakfast recipe. While everyone else is planning their Valentine’s Dinner at the end of the day this Wednesday night, you can easily surprise your special person with a special breakfast first thing in the morning.What to do…
This month I have selected Casablanca, not only because it is one of the greatest films in history and with the Oscar’s just a month away an Academy Award winning film deserves to be featured, but also because the iconic film is a romantic melodrama that is idyllic for the month of Valentine. Casablanca is…
January 19th is National Popcorn Day, so I thought I would share a Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn recipe from a holiday popcorn swap I did a few years back. It’s really simple to make and you can sit back and enjoy a gourmet bowl of popcorn. I think the infusion of rosemary in this recipe gives…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ “– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, Alabama, 1957. One of life’s purposes for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was to help others. On #MLKJr Day we are reminded of his achievements which have influenced the lives we live today. With so…
As schools open up after the holidays, they may be closing just as fast thanks to Snow Days due to massive snow storms, bomb cyclones, and frigid temperatures. It’s time to bundle up and stay inside! Frosty is definitely not ready to leave yet! And he may be lingering for a while. Which means we…
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean that winter is over. The snow is coming down in some parts of the world and some of us are snowed in with not much to do now that gift wrapping season is over. Take some time to give yourself some TLC. Cuddle up by the fireplace…
The holiday rush has taken over, but let’s not forget that means the Winter Solstice is upon us as well. It’s the phenomenon when we will have the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. The Winter Solstice with its long dark night is actually a celebration of light. Here…