Author: CM

Written By Steve Jones A current television commercial states that “life comes at you fast.” So how can working parents and their children get a break from the increasing pace of everyday life and the seemingly endless...

Written By Patricia Rouzer CARROLL COUNTY, JANUARY 2, 2008 — A landslide of gifts has been long bought, wrapped, given and received. The frantic round of parties that began around Thanksgiving ended in yesterday’s...

Written By Cathy Drinkwater Better Gift-giving is a highlight of the holiday season for me. Whether it is Christmas or Hanukkah presents, or just small token gifts, I take pride in matching the item to the person. But not...

Written by Vicki Anzmann Jewelry has long been a staple of gift giving. Objects designed purely for the adornment of the body date back to prehistoric times. For the present holiday season’s gift giving, here is a sampling of...

Written By Kimberly Liddick-Byrnes You know it as soon as you enter the front door. You are embraced by a warm and homey feeling, the scent of cinnamon and peppermint linger. Friends are quietly laughing and enjoying the subtle...