SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Today I decided to take a look at how far my family has come in our journey to “go green.” Are we there yet? Certainly not. However, while we are on the path, I firmly believe that our destination is…Read More

It’s always fun to stroll down famous Fifth Avenue in December to look at the decorated store windows during the holiday season. While doing just that I walked into the iconic Saks department store and happened upon the cutest dogs…Read More

After picking up my clothes from the dry cleaner the other day, I noticed that I carried home with me that very, very foreign and distinctly chemical smell of the dry cleaners. The smell is so unique and intimidating that…Read More

In 1897, eight-year old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of The Sun, asking if there truly is a Santa Clause. The reply to Virginia’s question by newsman, Francis Pharcellus Church, became history’s more reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing…Read More

The Christmas season is supposed to be this joyous occasion for families to come together. Instead, it seems the commercialization of Christmas has simply made it one of the most stressful times of the year. There’s always that one toy…Read More

When ever you walk into your small local or chain drug store looking for your favorite deodorant or a new one you would like to try, there is a vast variety of them looking back at you from the shelf.…Read More

Name: Rudolph Breed: Reindeer from the North Pole Age: The first story told about Rudolph was in 1939 by Robert L. May who wrote a children’s book to be handed out in department stores during Christmastime. Diet: Unlike Santa Claus…Read More

For a greener holiday season, we’ve been on the lookout for eco-friendly stocking stuffers that are good for the planet- and easy on your wallet! For the Techie: Chances are, there’s more than one loved one on your wish list…Read More

With the holiday season comes a number of parties—everything from parties with friends and family to co-workers. The main thing I loathe about all the parties, is all the waste. Following are some tips for helping out the host or…Read More

Two wonderful programs offered by the United States Postal Service at Christmas time are Operation Santa and Letters from Santa-North Pole Postmarks. Operation Santa is marking its 100th year of being in the business of fulfilling Christmas wishes to needy…Read More