Tag: Lifestyle

Tuscan Elegance With a Florida Flair

When most people think of Florida homes, a Tuscan farmhouse on the Gulf of Mexico isn’t the first image that springs to mind, making this property all the more impressive. Located in an exclusive area of Tierra Verde island on the Pinellas County side of Tampa Bay, the massive 12,000 square-foot, three-level residence has seven…


Could Natural Medicine Save the Health Care System?

Looking for a bargain? You won’t find it in health care. Particularly in the United States, where Americans spend more each year, but somehow have less to show for it. According to a report from the Commonwealth Fund in early 2020, the United States spent nearly twice as much on health care as other wealthy…


Saving Time at the Airport and Other Reader Tips

Any time I can eliminate or lower my stress level when traveling, I’m a happy camper. I am always on the lookout for travel tips and tricks. Now I can’t wait for my next flight so I can try today’s first great reader tip! Arrivals For Departures Dear Mary: I travel a lot, and sometimes…


How to Make a Homemade Sugar Scrub for Glowing Skin

Remember those Monday mornings when you rolled out the bed just an hour before clocking in at work? As you scrambled to get ready, what was your one “must-do” before stepping out the door? Grab breakfast? Brush your teeth? Or slather on a layer of high-coverage concealer? We all dream of waking up each morning…


[PREMIERING on Jan 27 at 10 AM ET] William Bouguereau: A Defender of God-Given Art

The 19th-century artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau saw art, just like his predecessors Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Rafael, as a divine calling. He not only excelled in the use of techniques and colors, but also produced over 800 delicate works of art during his lifetime that were greatly cherished all over Europe and the United States. Even…


Antipasto Bites Are Adorable, Party-Friendly Appetizers Everyone Will Love

These antipasto bites take everything you’d see on a traditional antipasto platter and present a little taste of each element on a personal skewer. Antipasto is the dish that initiates gathering around the table and preparing to share a meal. If you ask most people who have ever entered a traditional Italian home what it’s…


Ways to Use a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer That Have Nothing to Do With Food

My vacuum sealing machine is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I vacuum seal fresh fruit to extend the use by at least two weeks, often much longer. I vacuum seal meat before I freeze it to stave off freezer burn, which keeps it perfect for a year or longer. I could go on and…


What to Do If Your Flight Has Been Canceled

By Kyle Arnold From The Dallas Morning News Early January saw Southwest Airlines cutting two-thirds of its flights following an operational meltdown stemming from an arctic storm. A canceled flight often leaves passengers in a conundrum over whether to request a refund or sit and wait for the airline to put them on the next…


A Good Time to Save on Summer Travel Is Now

By Donald Wood From TravelPulse Travelers may not associate the cold weather with great deals on summer travel, but if you haven’t started booking your vacation, you should begin as soon as possible to save the most money. The key to the success of any trip is a good travel adviser. With more and more…


American Garden Rose Selection 2023 Winners

The American Garden Rose Selection (AGRS) judges have announced the newest roses to be selected in their testing program. This was a bountiful year. There are five new winners. The AGRS program is the replacement of the All-America Rose Selection (AARS) program that ran from 1940 until 2013. Roses that have been selected in either…