One of the first things we learn as children is how to write our names. Our names help define who we are to the outside world, what belongs to us and how we are organized. Putting our names on top of test papers, within textbooks, inside our jackets and on lunchboxes becomes
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Celebrate with a Popping Good Time
Flowers, candies and gift cards are among the most typical gifts given throughout the year to mark many occasions. Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, graduations, promotions and more are not immune to these “go-to” gifts. They serve the purpose of celebrating an event or occurrence and are often expected. You might be
Gourmet Coffee from the Country of Origin
There is a culture of coffee drinking that has evolved over the years. Coffee has become almost ritualistic for many people and a part of their day-to-day activities. The amount of coffeehouses that populate any metropolitan area can attest to that. Some people need it to wake up in the morning. Others
Baked Delights to Tantalize Your Taste Buds
There is often something comforting about fresh baked cookies. Whether you’re in a baking mood and decide to whip up a batch yourself or a friend brings some over, fresh from the oven, having a cookie usually makes a bad day seem better. No slouch in the “feel good” department, a cookie
Designer Joys for Girls and Boys
Getting ready for the day is a fun, new adventure with designer clothes to choose from for your little ones. Children’s fashion has taken on a whole new meaning in recent years. Dressing your kids in designer duds is the trend du jour and the Hollywood baby boom may have something to
Enjoy Mall Shopping Without Crowds
Maybe you’ve had this typical experience while air traveling. You’re sitting on the runway, waiting to take off or waiting to land, and you find yourself flipping through the magazines provided in your seatback pocket. You may find the airline publication or other materials, but the SkyMall catalog jumps out at you
Fond Family Tributes Through a Looking Glass
Photos are among the most personal items you can have and in this digital age, fewer and fewer pictures are being printed and framed for display. Many of us will take a number of pictures, load them onto the computer, maybe put them up on a social network and then forget about
Minerals for a Youthful Glow
Makeup is a significant part of life for many women. But if our makeup relationship had a status on Facebook, most of us would mark the “It’s Complicated” box. Sometimes we find a makeup brand that really works for us and we stick with it for years. Other times we get bored
Chic Ways to Stay Well Connected – With Your iPhone and iPad
One of the hottest gifts this past holiday season was the undeniably fun, cutting edge and useful Apple iPad. And now that the iPhone is coming to one of the nation’s largest mobile providers, Verizon, things are about to heat up again – just in time for Valentine’s Day. If your lady
Finding Time for Mom: Small Tips for Big Results
As a mom, finding time to dedicate to just yourself is this beautiful dream that seems all too out of reach. Unless you are one of those people who can thrive on three hours of sleep, get up hours before the rest of the house and devote some “me” time to yourself