Article Archives for 04/2010
CRUISE SHIPS GO GREEN!
by Lynda Schauf of Laura's Travel Services IncMore than 200 cruise ships operate worldwide, stopping in over 1800 ports across the seas. In 2009, in excess of 13.5 million people around the globe took an ocean cruise. To meet an increasing demand for cruise vacations, 68 new ships were launched between 2000 and 2005, with 14 more in 2007. In 2009, cruise lines launched 20 new vessels, 10 of which were riverboats and 10 ocean-going vessels. The largest cruise ship ever built, the “Oasis of the Seas”, 220,000 tons with 5,400 passengers made a huge splash went it went into service in 2009!
The Top 10 Things Children Really Want Their Parents to Do With Them
by Erin Kurt, B.Ed of Teacher and Nanny Around the WorldWhat do you think matters most to your children? You driving them to lessons and practices, or is it the smile and hug you greet them with after school? If you guessed the latter, you are correct.
Save on Hair Coloring Services
by Mimi Barre of International Day SpaI need to color the gray re-growth in my hair but I hate high salon prices. Do you have any suggestions?
I’m Hitting the Meat Sauce Because of You
by Angela Eddins of Writer-Mother-FriendHe's Not the Apple of My Pie
A blog for those who have had their heart broken in love, but found passion in food
Today's Recipe: I’m Hitting the Meat Sauce Because of You
When I was in college, my parents very graciously allowed me to partake of all that my college had to offer. One of the offerings that my university had was a semester abroad in . I secretly think that they allowed me to go so that they could visit me. In fact, during that semester, my parents, sister, both sets of grandparents and various friends arrived on my doorstep. It was funny…every time I asked someone to send me something from home, the package came with them attached to it.
He is Not the Apple of My Pie
by Angela Eddins of Writer-Mother-FriendToday’s Recipe: That’s the Way the Cookie Crumbles
Unfortunately, if you search for love in your life, you are bound to have your heart broken at one time or another. The good news is that if you keep searching, you just might find the person you always dreamed of. When I was in college, I lived in an apartment with three other girls. Gorgeous girls who went out with guys called Maritzio or Phillippe. I on the other hand was just starting out on the dating scene and was still awkward and gawky. I was dreaming of a John or a Joe. It was alright though because I had a secret recipe. It was a recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
You Are My Hero Sandwich
by Angela Eddins of Writer-Mother-FriendEaster was quite eventful this year. My family and my sister’s family drove to my parent’s house down in the California desert. My mother cooked enough food for 100 people and all of it was incredibly delicious. Spanikopita (Greek spinach turnovers), dolmathas (grape leaves), lamb, tri tip roast, ham, potatoes, salad, dyed red eggs (dyed in the Greek tradition for the blood of Christ), and roasted vegetables were crowded onto the table. It was truly a glorious feast.
