The position of a textile designer is an interesting hybrid between artist, fashion designer and artisan. In essence, a textile designer works to create a 2D design that can be used, most likely as a repeated pattern in a design to produce knits, woven fabric, printed fabric or other textile products. A textile designe… read more

It doesn't take much to make a beautifully wrapped gift, just a bit of extra case and attention. To begin with, choose your paper. It can be as simple or as wild as you want it to be. You can even use the classic recycled funnies pages. Cut the paper down to the size of your gift and if you want it to be really tidy m… read more

If you are contemplating picking up a pair of “Chucks”, then you are verging into a fashion trend that spans several decades of pop culture. From Kurt Cobain donning a pair of Converse in the iconic ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ video, to actress Scarlett Johansson rocking a pair of pink Chucks at t… read more

Want to get paid to see the world? If you can't afford to travel without work, here are some ideas. Consider working as a freelance writer/photographer. Contact companies like Lonely Planet and National Geographic. Today in certain countries there is a strong demand for ESL teachers, for example, working in Korea and A… read more

Bring the whole family together around the table. If finding time to spend with the whole family in one place together is difficult, consider planning a family dinner night. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a dish that everyone enjoys or the time to cook together, but once you start getting the family passionate a… read more