How to Be Alone

Posted December 31st, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

Intimate video work, glowing with fresh autumn light and hand-drawn illustrations bring a poem by Tanya Davis to life. “How to Be Alone” is a gently stark lens on the societal views and self-reflections of being alone. Andrea Dorfman is a filmmaker and artist living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Andrea has made numerous short films; [...]

Naturally Dazzling Makeup

Posted December 30th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

From tinsel and glitter to sequins and shimmer, the holidays are a flashy time of year.  For many of us that includes adding some pizzazz to our usual makeup routine. The good news is you can have fun, look glamorous and use natural makeup.  Read on and I’ll show you how I achieve a simple [...]

10 Simple Ways to Save

Posted December 29th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

2012 is knocking on the door — are you primed for another year of great value at Whole Foods Market®? We are! Choices count and we’re here to help so you can choose good health and a healthy budget. Just follow these 10 tips for shopping in our stores and you can count on savings! [...]

Win Pantry Staples for a Year

Posted December 28th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

To celebrate the New Year, we want to show you that eating healthy can be affordable. Make your choices count by picking up our list of pantry staples — that rings up at about 50 bucks — and you’ll be set for healthier meals and a healthier budget. Running the gamut from beans, grains and [...]

Sparkling Cocktails and Bubbly Basics

Posted December 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

Sparkling cocktails can add an extra touch of excitement to just about any celebration. But for some, the champagne and sparkling wine section can be one of the most daunting areas of the wine department. With that in mind, here are some cocktail ideas plus a champagne primer to help you get your bubbly supply [...]

Ten Fun Ideas for Ringing in 2012

Posted December 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

Looking for some fun and festive ways to ring in 2012? We asked around and gathered ten of our favorite ideas for homemade merrymaking. From family game night to a DIY sparkling drinks bar, we think you’ll find something that suits you. Of course, there are a ton of other ideas out there so let [...]

New Year’s at Nine (with Organic Recipes)

Posted December 27th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

From Lisa Barnes What did you do last New Year’s with small children and no babysitter?  We had a family party to celebrate the New Year on East Coast time. Although you can use Australian time, or any other time that suits your needs and bedtime. We were hoping to celebrate with friends and their kids, [...]

Clearing Out for the New Year

Posted December 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

As the year comes to a close, do you find your home filled with a bunch of stuff you don’t know what to do with? Cleaning up and clearing things out from the holidays is a perfect time to start fresh for 2012. I mean wouldn’t it be great to clean out a few closets, [...]

How You Can Get An Expedited Child U.S. Passport

Posted December 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

Everybody needs a passport to travel abroad, even minors accompanied by their parents. If you plan to travel out of the country with you children anytime soon but do not have passports for your kids, you can get an expedited child American passport from a private company that offers this service. Of course you can [...]

Good Luck Foods

Posted December 26th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).

I feel lucky that my home state is Louisiana. It’s famous for some of the best food on the planet. On New Year’s Day, we usher in the coming year with special good-luck foods, namely fresh cooked collard greens and a gigantic pot of steaming hot black-eyed peas. Over the centuries, traditional cultures have created [...]