During the dark days of the second world war, rationing and food shortages throughout the country encouraged people to plant what came to be known as “Victory gardens,” and in backyards everywhere from Maine to California, people dug up their…
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90 Day Fiance’s Big Ed, and Why Mayonnaise in Your Hair Really Works
One of my favorite reality TV shows is TLC’s 90 Day Fiance, probably because I have a 90 day fiancé of my own from Thailand, and we have been married now for 15 delightful years. One of the more colorful…
How I Overcame The Vicious Cycle Of Worry
Do you ever get stuck in the vicious cycle of worrying and fear in your life? As a published author, I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years. Here is a brief summary of what I did to…
5 DIYs to Help You Throw an Explosively Fun Fourth of July Party
From food to decorations, these DIYs can make your party sparkle like fireworks overhead. When it comes to throwing parties, there’s always a lot to consider when it comes to food, drinks, and decorations. Celebrations, unfortunately, come with a lot…
Take your cocktails to the next level with CBD
The newest trend among mixologists is to offer CBD-infused cocktails, and the result is absolutely fabulous. CBD is the non-psychoactive cousin of cannabis which doesn’t get you high but does give you some of the other benefits, including relief from…
What are restaurants going to look like now?
It’s more than just a place that serves food. We enjoy restaurants for the experience, for the pleasure of going somewhere special, and for the sake of spending time out with friends and family. From the humble Chinese buffet to…
Larissa Lowthorp, Renaissance Woman
I don’t use the term “Renaissance person” lightly, and I have only met a few real Renaissance persons in my life, and the last true Renaissance person I met was nearly 20 years ago, and he was part of the…
The Problem with Book to Film Adaptations
Whilst every reader is aware of the risk that having their favourite book turned into a film truly is, there are a variety of reasons readers are so apprehensive to see stories taken to the big screen. For one, casting…