Everybody gives babies and their moms-to-be presents at shower events, but what about poor dad? He’s going to be the one driving to the hospital and either assisting with the birth or waiting while someone else does. He’s also the one family members expect to call when the baby is born.
Help him during this time by assembling things he’ll need. A prepaid phone card, a camera and extra film, a list of family members phone numbers, a stopwatch for timing contractions and a few snacks are Read more [...]
Monthly Archives
July 2014
If you watch the Kentucky Derby or look at photos that show the British royal family at the races, you’ll already know what a fascinator is.
For those of you who haven’t seen one, a fascinator is a small hat usually made from a headband adorned with velvet, lace, feathers or faux jewels.
Fascinators hark back to the 1920s, and look as good with today’s fashions as they did with those worn nearly 100 years ago. They are great fun to make as well as to wear.
Start by purchasing a Read more [...]
Homeopathic physician Dr. Edward Bach formulated his 38 Bach Flower Remedies in the 1920s-30s. The remedies are designed to help people and animals recover emotional balance during illness or trauma.
The Bach Flower Remedies are easy to use. Simply put two drops of the remedy or each of the combination of remedies that are best suited to the condition into a 1-ounce bottle of distilled water and shake the capped bottle vigorously for a few seconds before administering 4 drops, 4 times a day Read more [...]
The upcoming season calls for an adjustment in makeup styles and products. Ladies, it’s time to get ready for fall season by making the following changes:
Say hello to creamy: Lower temperatures call for creamier cleansing products. Gel cleansers, which break up excess oil, work well in the summer but fall and winter mean drier skin, so switching to a creamier cleanser only makes sense. Ditto a slightly heavier moisturizer.
Repair summer skin damage: The irritants of summer, like chlorinated Read more [...]
Summer’s almost over, which means it’s time to start thinking about your fall makeup, wardrobe and hair styles.
Judging from the hairdos runway models are sporting, fall 2014 is about being sleek or tousled, braided or twisted, updos or angled cuts reminiscent of the 1970s, stick straight hair or gentle waves, and ponytails galore.
You can pretty much do what you please if your hair is medium-length or longer!
On runways in Paris, ballerina buns were much in evidence. Most were super-sleek, Read more [...]
Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring, nor do you need to spend a lot of time preparing one your family will love. Making a tasty, healthful and gourmet breakfast is easy with this peach and spinach recipe that serves six!
1 clove minced garlic
1 small onion, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces fresh spinach, cooked (about 3/4 cup) drained and chopped, or one 10-ounce package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black Read more [...]
Fruit comes with its own sweetness, which makes adding sugar redundant. These three treats take little time to prepare and are rich with fruit flavor!
Pineapple Whip
Whip together 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks, 1 cup almond milk and 1 tablespoon of honey. Store in freezer until ready to serve.
Watermelon Granita
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 pounds seeded chopped watermelon (about 3 pounds unpeeled)
About 1 teaspoon lime juice
Combine 1 cup water with the sugar and Read more [...]
Meyer lemons originated in China, where horticulturists believe they were the result of crossing regular lemons with mandarin oranges. Their dark yellow skin and almost floral aroma make them especially pleasant to work with. This soufflé-like pudding cake recipe makes a simple, elegant and lovely dessert that serves six people.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
1/3 Read more [...]
Blackberries add a tangy sweetness to everything. The blackberry sauce below is equally tasty when stuffed into a pork loin before roasting as it does over a vanilla pudding cake. You can add some whole blackberries and snipped rosemary or thyme leaves for garnish.
Blackberry Sauce
Spray a medium saucepan with non-stick cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook until just tender about five minutes.
Combine onion, 1/2 cup blackberry spreadable fruit, Read more [...]
If you really love to garden, chances are that you’ve considered starting your own garden plants from seed. If you haven’t already done so, just follow these five easy tips and you’ll have seedlings in a couple of weeks:
Choose a seed starting mixture: One classic choice is equal parts of perlite, peat moss and organic material. Your local agricultural center can advise you as to what will work best where you live.
Use commercial propagation trays: These work better than anything Read more [...]