by Elle Parks | Fashion Editor Buttoned Up Bohemian A beautiful transition from fall to early winter, this look gives you all the sass of Boho with an upscale twist. The multi-length burgundy dress is simply detailed from the sway at the bottom to the elegant high…
Helping to Cover Your Long-Term Care by Alicia Wanek If you’ve ever looked into the cost of assisted-living or a long-term care facility, you know that Halloween pales in comparison. According to attorney Colin Smith, “Long term care facilities in the metroplex can cost over $6,500 per month. The…
by Colin Smith | Contributor My uncle grew up poor, but he was determined to go to college. He did, and although he had his financial struggles while he was there, he graduated and went on to do well for himself. Whenever his alma mater solicited donations, he…
“…family giving offers an opportunity to exercise human excellence.” – From The Cycle of the Gift, by Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker, 2013 by Kevin Margolis | Contributor Charitable giving can be immensely rewarding personally; many of us have a cause we support, and in 2014, Americans donated $358.8 billion to charity. …
At this time of year we wish for good will and peace on Earth. But what about when you can’t even guarantee peace within your own family? by Deb Silverthorn When your children have more than one home, “home for the holidays” can get complicated and potentially lead to hurt…
Stay warm and toasty with these hot holiday beverages~ Nutella Hot Chocolate Courtesy of Cafe Delites INGREDIETNS •4 cups low fat/skim milk •2 tablespoons Nutella, a chocolate hazelnut spread (or any hazelnut cacao spread) •2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder •2 tablespoons natural sweetener of choice/raw sugar Optional Toppings: •Marshmallows •Crushed…
Check out these holiday favorites using a “secret” ingredient from Nature Nate’s! Appetizers & Beverages White Honey Sangria Prep Time 10 minutes; Makes 8 Servings Ingredients: ½ cup lemon juice ½ cup Nature Nate’s Raw & Unfiltered Honey 1 (64 oz) jar white grape juice 1 orange, sliced 1 cup fresh…
Recipes courtesy of Bobbie Ames | Contributor Try one of these delicious handcrafted cocktails to add a festive note to your holiday season. To make your cocktail a holiday cocktail, use ingredients that create deep elegant colors or warm spicy hues. To take it up a notch, add something sparkling…
Is your family coming into town? Are you ready for the holidays? I love this time of year, but I know that we all could use some new tips and tricks for getting through this crazy time. By Suzan Dees / Contributor Use duct tape to attach one of the…