Who says you need to spend a whole lot of money on the one you love? Sometimes, the most creative, no cost ideas can go a long way…and are usually the most appreciated.How about offering a home made gift certificate for a full body massage in a candl… more »

http://media.merchantcircle.com/5151128/old%20man%20winter%20clip%20art_full.jpegI bumped into a younger friend the other day and I asked him how he was enjoying the winter so far this year. His response was somewhat terrifying, he told me that he wa… more »

As ‘Blue Monday’ passes, officially the most depressing day of the year (who thinks of these things and better yet how do they work out that this particular day is more depressing than other Mondays?), I got to thinking of the last time I received a lett… more »

At this time of year you cannot turn on a TV, radio or pick up a newspaper without some report on how to manage your money while shopping for the holidays. This topic is done to death and to be honest, I start my holiday shopping with the best intentions… more »

Being married to a great Italian man it is important that I know how to cook good pasta, no scratch that - great pasta. Good just isn't good enough. It must be the way "Mama used to make". So I tried and I tried and I failed and I failed to make it the w… more »