Birthdays were a big deal when we were young. We got dressed up and mom and dad piled my brother, sister and I into the Impala for the ride into the city to a fancy restaurant. It was usually an old-line establishment with white linen napkins, more glasses than there were liquids and a confusing […]
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The Perfect Pair From kissing bobos on the playground to planning a lavish wedding, mothers and daughters have one-of-a-kind relationships. From the day she enters the world, a mother is her daughter’s best friend. Sure, there may be tough periods—those teenage years are rough!—but moms and their daughters will always be perfectly matched. This month,
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Make your May 5th festive with our favorite tequila concoctions. From spicy and savory to sweet and fresh, these colorful libations are sure to liven up any celebration! Pro tip: These spicy, cool cocktails are year-round favorites for any gathering!
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Logo design is a long-term investment, not a short-term project. Whether you are starting a new company or your business’s current mark isn’t conveying the right message, don’t brush off your logo’s design as something frivolous. Simply put, it is the cornerstone of your brand. The logo communicates the values and mood of your product
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush will be remembered for many things. Her dedication to improving literacy. Her quick wit. Her devotion to her family. But it was her signature strand of faux pearls that made her a fashion icon. She wore her trademark pearls with suits, with dresses, to outings with her grandkids and to
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Springtime brings lots of gift-giving opportunities. Between Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings, you may find yourself doing quite a bit of shopping. Jewelry, countertop appliances or bouquets are the mainstays for these events, but consider a gift that will commemorate these milestones in a more sentimental way. Live perennial plants, shrubs or even trees serve as
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, children under age 12 consume 49 pounds of sugar per year, several pounds more than adults twice their size. Now that’s a lot of sweetness! We all know that sugar is bad for children, but it’s important to note just how unhealthy it is. Eating
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It’s the part of cooking that no one ever talks about. It’s a topic rarely covered on the countless food shows hosted by famous chefs. Prepping food for a recipe is not glamorous and does not sell ads. Even so, this mundane, time-consuming task simply must be done. There are a few ways I like
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There are some things in the garden that should never be “fooled around” with. Since we are entering April, the month of showers, it is the perfect time to think about the watering situation in our gardens. When was the last time you checked your hoses for leaks or replaced the washers in the nozzles
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On a television program called Good Times, JJ, one of the main characters, frequently exclaimed “Dy-no-mite!” I believe that everyone has dynamite inside. The resurrection of Christ is a good place to examine that potential. A massive boulder rolled in place at the entrance of the tomb of Christ weighed about two tons, yet the
People often tell Gail Brown she is a miracle, but she doesn’t feel like one. She has battled two forms of cancer, undergone multiple surgeries and beat astonishing odds. This businesswoman, wife and advocate shares her journey through traditional and naturopathic medicine to become the healthy, thriving person she is today. Her journey is an
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Gayle Reuling is in the business of beauty. Armed with a keen eye and a pair of scissors, she creates stylish, flattering looks that help women feel good about themselves. And while she may be an expert in highlights and lowlights, her greatest gift is in her ability to lighten the hearts of her clients
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