It's the end of school and time to say thank you to your child's teacher for all his or her hard work. It's not unusual to take the time to select a gift that shows your gratitude. The thing is that teachers receive a variety of gifts and often they are the same tacky education-themed mugs or pencil sharpeners. It does… read more

You may have thought that cheese has to be entirely avoided when dieting, however, this is thankfully not the case! Cheese is a great source of protein, minerals, calcium and phosphorus – however it's also a source of saturated fat. Like most good things, cheese is best enjoyed in small quantities! In America we tend… read more

Established in 1851, the New York Times is one of the greatest newspapers ever published. Still, in circulation more than 150 after its original date of publication, the paper strives to report news in an unbiased fashion. It was a penny paper when it all began. While the price has increased over time, what hasn&rsquo… read more

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

Knitting is no longer just for grandmothers, today it's a trend for people of all ages with a huge range of possibilities as far as design and creativity go. Only a few years ago knitting began to turn a new page and appeal to young crafters, simultaneously a large array of colorful, inventive new yarns, patterns and r… read more