Grab bag? Secret Santa? Dirty Santa? Any one of these are great ways to give gifts during the holidays, especially if you have a large family. For those of you who may have never heard of these traditions, let me explain each of them.Grab bag: This is pretty simple. A...
Personally, I am not one who bakes at anytime of the year. However, I have many very talented friends that bake all the time, especially at the holidays. Therefore, I get to enjoy this great holiday tradition, either through helping them bake, or through eating the goodies…my favorite part.Baking is...
I am dreaming of a Green Christmas…as it’s very rare to experience a white Christmas in Spain. However, green is in, and here are some tips to help make this an environmentally friendly festive season…Christmas TreeIf you are aiming for an environmentally friendly Christmas, one of the first things you...
We all know that walking is the best exercise. How many of us actually do it on a regular basis? Well that’s another story. There’s every good reason to do it, but in many cases, we find excuses; its either too hot or too cold outside and so we say...
Many people are reluctant to admit that they find optical illusions intriguing. When asked they may say they are no more than silly games. Actually that is not true as there is much psychological and philosophical underpinnings that make people see or not see the optical illusion.Not all optical illusions...
