Plant material in the form of seeds, leaves, berries, flowers, bark, roots and resin is the source for essential oils. The oil is distilled and used in perfume and cosmetics. It is also the foundation for the practice of aromatherapy. In today’s stressful times, people are looking for a way to relax the mind and […]

In the last twenty-some years, we’ve all started to pay more attention to our health. We’ve come to realize that what we eat and some poor lifestyle habits, play a significant role in many conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The incidence of such diseases is on the rise, far more prevalent […]

Ancient Chinese philosophy is an inspiration to some people and mere superstition to others. There is a lot of interest in the practice of Feng Shui, both in the East and in the West. The guidelines affect every aspect of life for those who believe in it. Recently, the New Age movement has been influenced […]

Kids are notoriously flighty, and there are always new trends coming and going. Nonetheless, there are some things that tap into childhood so effectively that they really stay there year after year. Face painting is definitely one of them. When people ask what I do for a living and I tell them that I paint […]

Have you ever stopped to wonder why the settlers decided to stay in certain areas? I know I have. I live in Minnesota where the winters are freezing and the summers hot and humid. We do have thousands of lakes, ponds, streams and rivers that add to the beauty of the land, but we also […]

With rising food costs, making a menu that doesn’t break the budget can be a daunting task. However, if you take advantage of some of the reasonably priced staple food items, with a little imagination, you can serve a diversity of meals that will please both your family and pocketbook. Chicken is one such food […]

Many of us have our plates full, so to speak, with a merry-go-round of tasks and activities that keep us on the run. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that a proper diet is necessary to keep us going. Each family member may have a different schedule and gathering everyone around the dinner table may seem […]

At my workplace, there are twenty people in my department. We don’t work with food or anything that needs to stay sanitized, but we do work with items that are passed from person to person frequently each day. When that is a routine, your personal hygiene can affect everyone around you. Perhaps you don’t think […]

The world of lingerie was given a boost in 1977 when the Victoria’s Secret Company hit the stores. The lingerie and beauty products needed the right people to promote the merchandise and the company decided to hire the most beautiful models, calling them Victoria Secret Angels. In addition to stores, the merchandise is sold though […]

There are many great things you can sell from your home. One great way to make money is to have things for sale on auction sites. Places like eBay are very popular, but there are many more out there that you can use. Whatever you want to do, you have to find your product at […]