Each holiday that rolls around everyone feels obliged to shop til they drop finding the perfect gift for the special people in their life. So, while everyone loves a gift, the whole consumer process, over packaging and wasteful disposal is just not Earth friendly. This year, when the holiday season comes upon you, cons… read more

There is something to be said for sticking to a low maintenance beauty regimen; not only does minimal makeup and carefree styling look more fresh and youthful than being overdone, but spending less time in front of the mirror also means that there is more time to be out there living life! Confidence is beautiful, and a… read more

If being a parent is the hardest job in the world, this means that being a step parent is even more demanding! The role of the step parent is blurry, especially for the children and navigating it to make everyone comfortable requires a lot of dedication and sensitivity. Children are easily confused by the change of a n… read more

Normally one thinks of immigrants as coming in from another country to live in the USA. However, sometimes it's right for us Americans to pack our bags and head to a new city with new opportunities. A Southwestern city growing in leaps and bounds is Austin, TX. It has a huge pull with the music festival South by Southw… read more

There's a crisis. Everybody can feel it and everyone is cutting corners, things which once seemed normal, like dining out once or twice a week, now are starting to seem like a rare luxury. However, there is no need to sacrifice the pleasure of good food and company, you can have it all and also save money. Most peopl… read more