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Growing up, we always spent Thanksgiving with my mom’s family, who lived close enough that we could drive easily to see them. We’d all pile into someone’s house, putting every couch, air mattress, and floor space big enough for a sleeping bag to use, and we’d spend the entire week cooking, overeating, and Black Friday […]

Have you ever walked into a grocery store or supermarket and noticed that some items were marked “organic” while others weren’t? What is organic food and why should I buy it? How is it different from regular or conventional food?   Well, conventional food is food that has been grown and processed using artificial methods.

We all know that one of the most important things life has to offer is family. Of course, we all want to make fond memories with our family, but do we know the best way of going about it? The trick is to spend your time, efforts, and resources on making good experiences happen, and

Jim Osterhaus is a well-respected leader in many circles. He has the unique ability to bring a group of people to a deep sense of personal ownership, which he’s put to good use as an executive coach and public speaker. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from American University, degrees in counseling from Virginia

I have never been trick or treating. Growing up, my family didn’t celebrate Halloween for various reasons. Apart from the potential dangers of allowing your children to wander around the neighborhood, my parents did not support the emphasis on spirits, the grim reaper, or death itself. Although most of my friends participated in the traditional

Did I hear someone say, “Part-ayyy”? Maybe that was my ghostly imagination. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. And why? Well, one reason is because it’s the best holiday to host a party during! Not just for kids, but for grown-ups too. The following are some recipes that will have you screaming for more.

If you’re anything like me, you can’t wait until the holiday season arrives. Thoughts of relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends bring you immense joy. However, the holidays can also be quite overwhelming. The combination of stress, overeating, and sleep deprivation can take a toll on your health. This year, enjoy the

He’s one of Hollywood’s most recognizable voices, having narrated countless movie trailers, documentaries, and commercials throughout his career. Here’s a brief glimpse of what a day at work is like for the voice actor. Bill Ratner is also one of America’s leading storytellers. He teaches “Voiceovers for Storytellers” at the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, and

It’s that time of the year, again! You can finally wear your new awesome boots. If you have kids, you can finally spend time with them now they’re done with school. You’ve already tried out the new gingerbread recipe, picked up the eggnog, found a turkey (or ham or tofurkey), and, if you’re married, you

Let’s face it, sometimes the standard Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night just doesn’t do it for you and your family. Maybe your kids are too old to get into it—or, at least, too old to justify getting candy from the neighbors anymore. Maybe safety is an issue that concerns you, or maybe it’s just too big