Category Archives: Holidays

10 Ways to Say I Love You

1.  Write a love letter. Yes, an “old fashioned” love letter straight from the heart and in your own handwriting. 2.  Instead of cut flowers give a plant.   A nice potted miniature rose will last for years to come (hopefully) reminding your loved one of you. Remember ladies, men also like to receive flowers.Continue reading “10 Ways to Say I Love You”

Valentine’s Flowers

Instead of a dozen long stem roses or other cut flowers consider giving your loved one a live plant this Valentine’s Day. Take a minute to consider the symbolism with me.  When you give cut flowers they will wither and die within a few days.  Why?  Because they are cut off from their source. AContinue reading “Valentine’s Flowers”

It’s National Trivia Day

I am a big fan of what may seem like useless information.  I try to hang on to as many facts, figures and little tidbits of information as I can, because you never know when you might need them.  So National Trivia Day is right up my alley. Let’s celebrate with a trivia question aboutContinue reading “It’s National Trivia Day”

Non-Alcholic Party Beverages

Can you still have fun on New Year’s Eve without alcohol?  You bet.  This year consider serving non-alcoholic beverages at you holiday party. Make a Baby Bellini by starting with two ounces of peach nectar in a champagne flute.   Fill with sparkling white grape juice, sparkling apple juice, or seltzer. For a Pomegranate Fizz  beginContinue reading “Non-Alcholic Party Beverages”

It Really is the Little Things

When I was young money was tight, but no matter how poor we were mom made a special holiday dessert.  I loved her Christmas Jell-O®. It was just the red and green stuff we ate the rest of the year cut into cubes with dollops of whipped cream, but it was beautiful, and always served in aContinue reading “It Really is the Little Things”

Seasonal Healthy Eating/Money Saving Tip

It’s fresh cranberry season!  Associated  with the holidays because they are only available from October to December, they are full of wonderful nutrients.  In addition to being fat free, cholesterol free, gluten free, sodium free and a good source of vitamin C and fiber, they also contain antioxidants and may help prevent urinary tract infections.Continue reading “Seasonal Healthy Eating/Money Saving Tip”