Believe it or not, this necklace was free and it was made out of an old t-shirt. Doesn’t look like it, does it? All you have to do is find a previously loved shirt that is in gently used condition and get crafty. Any color or print works, but generally, the best necklaces are made from simple prints or plain colored t-shirts. The shirt, a pair of scissors and 15 minutes are all that you need. You can string beads… Read more

Valentine’s Day is a day to honor love and shower your loved ones with gifts from the heart and there is no better way to say “Be my Valentine” than with something tasty to warm your heart on a chilly February evening. Chocolate Cupcakes 1 ¾ cups unsifted all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk ½ cup vegetable… Read more

Year after year the same old turkey, an occasional ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and the dreaded fruit cake are served at a traditional thanksgiving table. There are different ways to spice up a thanksgiving dinner that is just as delicious as a thanksgiving feast. Going home may not be an option, so cooking dinner for one or some friends may have to be an option. Cooking a whole turkey can be a challenging task, and can even be a little… Read more

There are about 100,000 to 200,000 hairs on your head. Like the season, you want to change the style of the hundreds of thousands of hairs, not the follicle count. So, do you get a haircut or just get a new hairstyle for the fall and winter? Being a guy, there aren’t many options in clothing or in hairstyle. But no matter what you choose, here are a few trends and styles that are sure to command attention to those… Read more

Makeup is an essential part of a woman’s life, some even compare it to showering or eating. However women may define makeup, most agree it’s a part of our daily routine. Foundation is the first step. Most see celebrities and wonder how they achieve that glamorous, yet seemingly effortless beauty. Lucky for you ladies, here are 10 helpful tips to master that red carpet look for this fall season. Create a customized foundation that matches your skin perfectly. You can… Read more

Most women can recall times  when their mother sent them back to their room to change their outfit when she thought they were showing too much skin. Even after high school,  some mothers still look at their daughter’s skimpy ensembles with disapproving eyes. As unfair and judgemental  as it may seem, here is a list of reasons to help understand why mothers want their daughters to cover up a little. It’s natural to want to stand out and do so… Read more

Halloween is coming up and carving pumpkins is a tradition along side dressing up as a favorite character. Pumpkins serve as an important part in the environment and spirituality of Halloween, as well as the history. Scary, funny, goofy or traditional, each pumpkin has their own character and it is up to you to decide what kind of character your pumpkin will be. Carving a pumpkin is not as hard as it seems. There are also kits that are available… Read more

With the hastily resurrected costume stores and temporary Halloween shops around the area, we know October has officially arrived.  The weather may not show any signs of changing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go on the hunt for the perfect Halloween costume. While there are plenty of tried and true costumes you can turn to, there are others that will sure to get a lot of laughs, as well as the attention from the cute guy or girl in… Read more

Sorry to say, but this generation is accustomed to instant gratification. Thanks to iPhones, iTunes and the internet, you don’t have to work very hard to get what you want, when you want it. This means people are having a tougher time achieving their aspirations because goal attainment is no walk in the park. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, stop procrastinating, quit smoking or get good grades, you have to realize none of these things are a click away…. Read more