Corporate gift ideas got you stumped? This December, keep those Grinch-like feelings to yourself and be the ultimate office elf. We give you license to wow those in your office that you most care for, including, and especially, your boss, with a personalized gift for everyone. When brainstorming ideas for the perfect gift, remember that […]
For many families, cookie recipes are just what holidays are all about in addition to one or two special dishes that make the holiday meal. Without those special treats, the lights don’t shine as bright, carols sound off key and everyone goes from nice to naughty. No doubt cooks everywhere are up to their elbows […]
UPDATED: August 1st, 2016 Every December we face the same challenge—finding just the right Christmas gifts for mom. How do you come up with exciting new ideas, year after year, worthy of the woman who gave you life? Especially if she also happens to be rather picky and set in her ways and she’s not […]
No one loves to talk about ADD in children. Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are often called hyper-troublemakers, and when their condition is undiagnosed, they’re often labeled dumb or lazy in adulthood. There is no blood test or X-ray that gives solid proof of ADD’s existence, and because of this, some people may have […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 Any makeup artist will tell you that cheap makeup goes a long way and you don’t have to pay a fortune on items such as blush, eye shadows, lipstick, and mascara, to achieve a luxurious look. Drugstore brands like Maybelline have been around for ages, because, evidently, they must be doing […]
Sometimes those closest to you are the hardest ones to find creative gifts for. The next challenge is finding presents that your kids won’t fight or be jealous over. And of course, you can’t forget your spouse. So many decisions! If you’re on a budget do you agree not to get each other anything? And […]
We all wish there was some magic formula for how to be beautiful. Especially on those days when you just feel…kind of ugly. And let’s face it, even supermodels have days when they don’t feel quite ready for their close-up. It’s important to remember you tend to be your own worst critic so, even when […]
One-skillet and crock pot recipes are a must when it comes to holiday entertaining. There’s no easier way to make a hearty meal for a houseful of hungry dinner guests. As lifestyle guru and party planner to the stars Colin Cowie tells Marie Claire “Prepare a casserole or a dish that can be made ahead […]
If you’re looking for eye makeup tips for the holiday party season, the cat eye is a classic that never goes out of style. Winged liner is super versatile and a universally flattering statement look that can be a ladylike whisper or a glamazon roar. We can thank fifties and sixties icons like Audrey Hepburn, […]