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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Monthly Archives: September 2011
One of my favorite ways to care for my health is using steam. It’s simple and inexpensive, and the health benefits of steam have been known for many years. Steam is a versatile element. You can use it for anything from steam bathing in a sauna or steam shower, to cleaning your home and preparing […]
Continue readingCelebrating Columbus Day with crafts can be a lot of fun. Below are some craft ideas for various ages. 1. Boats Boats (or, more accurately, ships) are a natural – both for Columbus Day and craft projects. There are quite a few ways you can make a model sailing ship of the type Columbus sailed; […]
Continue readingColumbus Day is not a holiday that needs to languish in obscurity. You can celebrate this historic event with your family. After all, don’t we all love an excuse for a party? Here are some ideas for celebrating the traditional “discovery” of America in 1492. Eat Italian and Spanish Foods Columbus was a native of […]
Continue readingMy DS developed a fascination for Angry Birds over summer and requested an Angry Birds themed cake for this fifth birthday. I thought that would be fun, so I’d been planning his cake for weeks. This is how it finally turned out: DS has eczema triggered by certain foods, so everything on this cake is […]
Continue readingParades are a traditional way to celebrate Columbus Day, and they are held in cities all over the United States. Where are the best ones? While such an assessment is ultimately subjective, there are a few Columbus Day parades that stand out for the extent of their celebration. Here are a few of the best […]
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