Christmas doesn’t always have to be about tradition. A little innovation never hurt anyone, right? So here are some trees that might just redefine your idea of Christmas: The Feather Tree: For pink lovers everywhere, this Brooke Boutique tree might be better at Easter, but we’ll let it slide. The Printed Paper Pine: This 13 inch Anthropologie tree is stacked […]

There’s something about fur and four legs that we can’t get enough of. Maybe it’s the floppy ears on some, the wrinkled faces on others or their small size, but whatever it is, pets make us smile. In a recent therapy dog visit at Caldwell College in New Jersey, they’ve even proved to do much more. The […]

Winter is a time for hot chocolate, soup and extra thick blankets. These are our creature comforts, it’s what us Internet junkies have come to expect each season. When it snows we take out our big shovels throw on a hat, gloves and coat. It would seem silly for us to go outside without a […]

Practically every neighborhood has at least one Christmas house. You know, the house three blocks away with such nice decorations that parents flock there with their children every year. These houses are the light shows of Christmas, with moving figurines and sometimes even Santa Claus. In Cosa Mesa, California, that house was mixed with a […]

Nothing can be more confusing to an interfaith couple than the holidays. Do you put a menorah on the table or a Christmas tree in the corner of the room? In a recent Huffington Post article, journalist Susan Katz Miller suggests celebrating both- especially in the presence of kids. The melding of both holidays is […]

We go through this every holiday- the person we don’t really know, but have to buy a gift for. It could be the Secret Santa at work, your neighbors who just moved in next door, or your significant other’s parents. Whomever it is, you barely know the first thing about them and you have to […]

Mitch Albom has become a staple for just about any reader. His books are sold internationally and seem to have magnetism to the New York Times Best Seller list. His first novel, Tuesdays With Morrie even managed to stay on the list for four years. An inspirational and talented writer, Albom digs in to anything that will […]

Christmastime is certainly here. Although we may sometimes feel like Charlie Brown, try and let the holiday spirit lift your sorrows. If you’re feeling depressed or lonely during the holidays, remember to reach out to those around you. Take part in community or religious events for support and, if necessary, seek professional help. We hope […]

Yoga is all the rage these days. You see practice accessories in stores and maybe even own a pair or two of those comfortable yoga pants, but how much do you know about this rejuvenating practice? An ancient Indian practice, yoga was born out of a desire to unify the body, mind and spirit and bring about […]

This Thanksgiving, Feeding America is asking Americans nationwide to donate as little as $1 to help provide struggling families with a comforting meal. With each dollar, the organization pledges to give 8 meals to eligible families, usually consisting of hard-working adults, children and elderly who are forced to go without food for days. With 1 […]