If you want to have a green Valentine’s Day this year, here are a few simple ways to ensure yours is an eco-friendly celebration. • Buy...
If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweetheart who lives far away, you’ll need to do a little planning. Here are three ideas to...
Do you want to spoil your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? If so, here are five great reasons to surprise them with jewelry. 1. It’s durable Jewelry...
Dark, milk and white chocolate are ubiquitous, but have you heard of ruby chocolate? This unique, blush-colored confection has taken the world by storm and is...
She led a short life of spectacular tragedy, unlikely fortune, and international fame. Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American female poet, died at just 36 years...
Every year, Americans celebrate Black History Month in February to honor the legacy of Black people in this country. Nevertheless, the contributions of African Americans deserve...
Sometimes words remain appropriate, not only for the era in which they are spoken, but for multiple eras, and perhaps for the length of humanity’s struggle...
Like no other leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. demanded a better nation, one committed to eliminating the scourge of racism through nonviolent resistance. During...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which falls on January 17 this year, is an occasion to honor the achievements of an incredible activist. Here are a...
What should you try to accomplish in 2022? Goals don’t have to all be mountains, but when we plan the little, necessary things, it can make...
The holidays help many of us rediscover the child within; we overflow with enthusiasm at the thought of putting up the Christmas decorations, and some of...
People across the country bring in the new year in a variety of ways, from enjoying lavish, multi-course meals to watching the Times Square ball drop...
On one particular night in December, Orion and Capella were allowed to stay up late. This was because they were taking part in Snow Island’s first-ever...
Beautifully decorated for the Christmas gift giveaway, the Snow Island community hall buzzed with energy and trilled with cheerful voices. Throughout the room, ecstatic children played...
Christmas music can be heard nearly everywhere you go in December. While you might be familiar with the lyrics, how much do you really know about...
It was Snow Island’s 250th anniversary, and in celebration of the occasion, the city had decided to revive an old tradition. A Christmas ball would be...
In the schoolyard of Snow Island Elementary, vendors at the annual Christmas market were getting ready to welcome their first visitors. Lively music filled the air...
Twins Orion and Capella, along with their parents, were busy putting the final touches on their home’s outdoor Christmas decorations. The family had worked very hard...
One morning, all the children on Snow Island between the ages of six and 12 gathered in the school gymnasium for a Christmas decoration workshop led...
It was outdoor movie night on Snow Island, and the city was screening the premiere of The Distracted Santa Claus, a new animated film by a...
Christmas is so close you can practically smell the turkey. Fortunately, there are only a few details left to sort out. Here’s your final check¬list. •...
Older adults need fun as much or more than young people and the good news is that you can not only have fun, you can create...
Bundled in warm clothes, the residents of Snow Island had gathered on both sides of Main Street. Everyone was happy and excited because the annual Santa...
Keep your holiday gathering lively and fun for all ages with these activity ideas. * Oven mitts game: Dare everyone to open at least one present...
What a whirlwind it was at the Snow Island cake factory that day! Since the crack of dawn, the region’s best pastry chefs had been hard...
This Christmas, Snow Island celebrates its 250th birthday! Fun and festivities are organized, but not everything goes according to plan… Strolling down the street with great...
Suppose you are a person of a certain age, no longer living with a spouse, no grandkids planning to visit. Why should you decorate for Christmas?...
Your bedroom closet is already full. Your fridge and cabinets don’t have a lot of room to spare, and neither do your storage closets. And it...
Games are a great way to liven up a holiday celebration. However, it’s best to avoid any that require a long explanation or specific knowledge, as...
Pressure cookers aren’t serving up tasteless mush anymore. Today’s electric pressure cookers, such as the ubiquitous Instant Pot, can do it all, and with programmable settings,...