In late summer/early fall, the kids are going back to school. While it’s primarily their event, it impacts the whole family, as everyone adjusts to new schedules and routines. As you maneuver your way through this yearly adjustment, here are some tips to keep in mind. When To Loosen Up, When To Tighten Up …
Amulets have been used throughout the ages to protect the holder from trouble. Talismans are objects that bring luck. Both have been around since the dawn of man. Literally. I don’t have proof, but I wholeheartedly believe that the first man ever saw a rock or shell and picked it up and thought to …
When you have way too much stuff and no system of organization, you end up with a house full of clutter. It starts to choke you and drain your energy. Only a person who lives with clutter can understand why somebody would hoard their possessions, or even their “junk.” A common feeling among people, …
Staying fit is a great goal that will help you lead a longer, healthier life but if your brain can’t keep up, then what’s the point. The brain is a muscle too and it follows the same “use it or lose it” policy as your other muscles. So how can you keep your brain …
If you are only going to be putting on your adult Halloween costume to stand at the front door to deal out candy, you can get away with almost anything. Even a hot, stuffy mask can be used since you can take it off in between visitors. However, if you are planning on taking …
Chess Games One of my favorite travel games is chess. Okay, it’s just one of my favorite games, and I have three-ounce set with a cloth board, so I can take it anywhere. The last time I used it was in the town center of a small pueblo in the Andes Mountains. The games …
Do you know what to look for in a backpack? Now that your child has to carry a heavy load of books and other supplies back and forth from school, you need to think about buying her a back friendly pack. She of course wants a backpack in cool colors and you want her …
Despite the high cost of fuel and other travel expenses, an estimated 63.5 million Americans travel at least 50 miles or more from home on Christmas and New Year. Hotel rates can be up nearly 15% at some popular destinations, yet bookings are full or nearly full. So where do all of these people …
A cigar box can come in many shapes and sizes, and hold anywhere from five or six items to a complete collection containing hundreds of cigars. Great for gifts, cigar boxes serve both to protect and preserve their contents, and to display them in an attractive, elegant setting. Modern cigar boxes are often similar …
Cigar lighters come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and they are one of the most important accessories for any serious cigar aficionado. There are many brands available on the market today, most of which can be purchased at one of the numerous online cigar stores found on the Internet. One of the most …