Looking for a last-minute gift for your budding Eistein? You’ve come to the right place. I’m not about to suggest that kids love “educational toys.” But one thing is for sure — kids learn best when they’re having fun. I’ve
Good grief the winter holidays include a lot of candles! Earlier this month, Christians began lightingAdvent candles; Hanukkah begins tomorrow night at sunset; Thursday is the Winter Solstice; andKwanzaa starts on December 26. That’s a lot of wax! Lately, I’ve been fascinated by how
elebrate Christmas, you’re heading into the home stretch! As of this morning, there are nine days until the fat man comes down the chimney. I hope you’re more ready than I am! (My careful schedule has gone to pot, in
Ah, the cookie exchange! What better way to multiply the variety of your holiday goodies. (You can always give the date bars to your great aunt Marge.) The problem with this annual event is the math required to make five or
Math is a chief ingredient in the kitchen, and those who make a living creating the sweets many of us crave during the holidays depend on calculations every day. Nicole Varrenti is the chief candy maker and owner of Nicole’s Treats.
Everybody loves a sale, right? The thrill of the hunt, the sense of accomplishment when landing a great deal. But how many times have you reached the register and realized your purchase was more than you expected? Or have you
On the whole, I don’t like shopping. But I do like shopping for Christmas gifts. Still, at around this time of year, I’m about ready to hand over my list to someone else — say a personal shopper? And if
We’re rounding out our month of nesting today and Wednesday. What’s cozier than a cup of hot coffee? If you’ve ever wondered where your morning cup of Joe comes from, meet John Curry, owner of Buona Caffe, an artisan coffee roaster.
Ever have one of those weeks? That was me last week. I just couldn’t get my act together, and before I knew it, it was the weekend, and I had struck out — for the first time — on getting
Curtains are the ultimate nesting project. Not only do they finish off a room, but they keep out drafts and provide privacy. And lined curtains are even cozier. Making curtains is not as hard as it may seem. If I can do
So you’re buying fabric for a project. Whether you’re doing the sewing yourself or sending it out to a professional seamstress, tailor or upholsterer, the width of the textile is a big consideration. Fabric is typically sold by the yard,
You may not know this about me yet, but I’m a fabric junkie. In fact, when I finished my book last winter, my reward was a day-trip to New York City to shop at Mood Designer Fabrics. I need rehab. So