The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

Everyone hates mosquitoes: their raspy buzz and itchy bites are a sure sign of Summer. However, it's possible to keep mosquitoes away and avoid the nightly scratch-fest without using chemical products like Deet and most of the others on the market that can cause skin irritation, rashes, swelling, eye irritation and eve… read more

Baja California is a very unique and beautiful location. This peninsula runs for hundreds of miles along the mainland of Mexico, separated by the Gulf of California. This gulf is the only enclosed water in the Pacific Ocean, creating a unique sea life and ambient that is some of the country's most dramatic landscapes… read more

Though the idea of selecting and arranging flowers for a bouquet may seem easy, it takes careful thought and consideration to create a unique and elegant composition. Today flower arrangements are not just about putting popular blossoms and colors together with a ribbon, bouquets have turned back into the art form they… read more

Swing dance is a gorgeous combination of a specific historical and cultural moment. It dates back to the 1920s, the African American community began to evolve their own dance moves to the Lindy Hop and Charleston while dancing to contemporary jazz. This quickly picked up speed as Swing dancing can be seen in many Holly… read more