Grandma in town? Unexpected guests? No problem! With a little planning and the right ingredients, holiday entertaining is a snap.
Stock up on these fridge, freezer and pantry staples a couple of weeks before the holiday rush, and you’ll be ready -- no matter who’s on your doorstep.
• Whole nuts: walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashews or pistachios.…
Let's face it - most men are really hard to buy gifts for. If you're trying to choose a meaningful gift this holiday season, psychologists have some advice for you: Consider what he will actually use and appreciate, not what you believe expresses your feelings. And please not another tie.
Many of us simply don't pay…
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Your passion for your candidate is so great you’ve agreed to be her campaign manager. Your first assignment is bringing in much-needed funding. You dive in headfirst to organize an event; it’ll be huge, featuring the best food and entertainment in the city. Your guest list will solicit the wealthiest in the hopes they will…
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This autumn, gather family and friends to celebrate the harvest season and Thanksgiving holiday with a countryside menu filled with rustic farm-fresh fare and delectable wines.
For starters, welcome your guests with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Zinfandel, wines perfect for the season. Serve hors d`oeuvres of fresh goat cheese with…
Sick of reaching for your office's less than stellar coffee pot for a morning buzz? You could swing by the over-priced coffee shop down the street, but daily store-bought java takes a serious toll on your wallet. Instead, consider these three modern brewing methods to improve your at-home barista skills without going to barista training and help with…
Does the phrase "relaxing holiday season" seem far out of reach? If it does, you're not alone. There's plenty to do during the holidays: there are gifts to buy, parties to host, work to finish and travel plans to make. With a hectic schedule, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. This year, pace yourself and take…
Back when a world tour was an accepted graduation gift and expected honeymoon, the country of Japan was always on that list. The ancient cultural ideals, beautiful artwork and settings in the country are profoundly appealing.
You’re getting ready to travel to the Orient, a legendary country with unsurpassed beauty and beautiful people. But while…
When there are 94 new emails sat in your inbox, you’ve spilt coffee on your shoes, and the weekend feels like it will never arrive, life can seem like a bit of a chore. We all get stressed out from time to time. It is a natural part of living in the information age, where…
Dancing is one of the most popular forms of exercise that is truly beneficial to the health of everyone. Furthermore, there are several types of dances and one of these is pole dancing. Pole dancing is commonly performed by women who are majorly concerned about their health. The latter kind of dance has…