CHANGE IT’S INEVITABLE Let’s face it; change is going to happen whether you want it to or not. As your children prepare for the new school year, I’m sure the anticipation of a new school, new grade or new teacher(s) create a little fear of change. Let’s face it; change is going to happen whether […]
CELEBRATING 29 YEARS! This Saturday, August 12 we are celebrating 29 years in business! From humble beginnings in a tiny front showroom with crystals, some incense, cassettes (music on tape), and consignment crafts we’ve grown both in footprint and reputation. And boy, we have learned a lot along the way! From staff members, teachers, customers, fellow retailers and
SUMMER’S ALMOST OVER – GETTING READY FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL Making the most of the last days of summer vacation and starting back-to-school preparations can be challenging and stressful for both you and your children. It’s time for stress relief techniques and tools that will help you to remain calm and at peace. Sardonyx can be used
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY JULY 29 As an American with a strong Italian heritage, I was very excited to learn that there is a special day to celebrate a long-standing mealtime favorite in my household – National Lasagna Day! Italians have long claimed this culinary delight. But my research shows that there is a debate
Gratitude For Our Special Aunts and Uncles Coming from an Italian family, there is a special admiration and respect for aunts and uncles. We consider aunts and uncles to be a close family member related by genetics, but we extend this title to those close family friends, and there are many. Our extended families are
“A MOM’S HUG LASTS LONG AFTER SHE LET’S GO” Author Unknown Do you remember skinning your knee, or having a scary dream as a child?
ARE YOU A WORK-A-HOLIC? Can you imagine there is a day set aside for Work-A-Holics? Yes, that’s true, today, July 5 is Work-A-Holic Day! Do you have a hard time turning off your computer? Do you constantly check your phone for messages and texts? Do you get to work before everyone else and leave after
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS They say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” What better way to capture a memory than to take a picture. There are all kinds of pictures. For instance, tomorrow, June 29 we celebrate “Camera Day.” This day is set aside to applaud the advantages the camera has given to our
The Summer Solstice is officially the first day of summer today, June 21. Summer conjures up all kinds of outdoor activities; spending time at the beach or lake, picnics with family and friends, gardening and the joy of a cloud burst bringing forth a breathtaking rainbow. Many parts of the country have been experiencing record breaking rain, and
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY This coming Sunday, June 18 we celebrate Father’s Day. It wasn’t until June 19, 1910, that a special day was set aside to honor fathers as a national holiday in the United States. Today we celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June. The relationship I had with my Father was
