Doing Much with Little
It’s easy to think that charity is something someone else should do, someone who has a lot more money than I do. But the truth is this: it is my responsibility too and I am neither as powerless nor as “un-rich” as I might sometimes think. Wealth and opportunity are incredibly subjective. Those of [...] Read More >
Eating Down the Fridge
Recently my husband and I had his sister and her husband over for supper. I explained rather sheepishly that my meal choices were made because I was trying to clean out the kitchen of random food items. I mean, it wasn’t all canned mushrooms and Jello, although I did make Jello Jigglers for the first [...] Read More >
The Truth About Restaurant Calories
By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu items. Many even make specific promises [...] Read More >
Identity & Identity Theft
Every year, millions of people around the world, are victims of “identity theft”. HomeTownLife.com offers some helpful steps to reduce your chances of being an identity theft victim. These steps include things like protecting your credit card numbers and never replying to emails requesting financial information. When you think about it, it’s kind of sad how [...] Read More >
Drama Queen: Fashion-Fall Winter 2009
Fall and Winter 2009: Decadent and edgy, this season's fashion hits the runway with a touch of the 80's. Read More >
Surviving Marital Bliss
“I think we need to go out on a date tonight.” That’s my opening salvo as I wake up with my morning coffee. I haven’t brought along flowers or chocolates. I haven’t written a small poem expressing my undying affection (I haven’t even technically asked a question…or showered). My wife responds, “Why don’t we go [...] Read More >
Recovering Wonder
How’s the view in your life? Are you riding an exciting wave or just barely holding up against the undertow? Perhaps you’ve stood strong against the waves for weeks, months, even years at a time. Or maybe there are moments where a question begins to surface as the waves thunder. Where has the wonder of life gone? Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends? Read More >
Gadgets on a Plane – Are you packing?
Commercial flights aren’t as comfortable as they used to be. With meals and those little packs of peanuts a thing of the past, today’s savvy flyer has to take his or her comfort into their own hands. The in-flight movie is one of the last comforts still left on commercial aircrafts. But if you’re relying [...] Read More >
Connecting Through Technology
Do you use technology to stay in touch with family and friends?
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