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The Italians start the Christmas season and decorating on the Day of the Immaculate Conception (December 8). Read on to see what other traditions are celebrated all over Italy during the holiday season.

“LIFE IS EITHER A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING AT ALL.” — HELEN KELLER

If you are anything like me, you have family members who always have gizmos and gadgets on their gift list….

The Cardinal His bright red feathers, and black eyes against the soft downy white snow.

Dust off your travel dreams and make them come true. If you don’t know where to start, here is a list of steps to get your dreams out of neutral and into drive. The process doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. If you’ve traveled before, here are some tips to help you get back on the road.

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Whether you are hoping to minimize your wardrobe or just pare down the excess, here are 4 benefits of owning fewer clothes. You just might be surprised at how liberating it is.

First Snow First snow, soft and deep. Boughs bending under the weight. Wonderland arrived.

Everyone knows that public WiFi isn’t safe, but sometimes using it is unavoidable. If you must use the WiFi at Starbucks, your hotel or the airport here are some precautions to consider.

This delicious creamy artichoke spinach pasta is easy to make and a hit any day of the week. Add a…

Happy Thanksgiving Make merry my heart, I am full of thanksgiving For these given days. Friends and family, Gathered together…

There is a kind of flame in Crete – let us call it “soul” – something more powerful than either…

Photo courtesy of J Cramer

When traveling, especially to another country, we all have habits, tendencies, and expectations that may not line up with the…

  Feast He is her ripe fruit, She is his only lover. Feast for each other.

Here’s a little shout out to my favorite veterans, my dad, brothers and currently deployed nephews… and all of the others who have sacrificed for our families and country. Here are 11 places veterans can enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day.

Exotic cities, cultures apart, With minarets, mosques, and prayers to start. Meleke terraces, blue pools, and sand Groomed and tended…

‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin spice. Just because you are a vegan doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some…

Flying for Food The cool autumn wind Carrying ruffling grey feathers, Hawks hunting rabbits.

Milan is a beautiful city steeped in rich history. The marks of an ancient culture live side by side a bustling modern Milan. Here is a list of 10 budget-friendly things you shouldn’t miss in Milan, Italy.

Being a mom of a daughter with Asperger’s is hard– really hard. Every day presents new challenges. I discover new speed bumps and potholes in daily living. Sometimes I spend an abundance of time racking my brain to come up with new creative coping skills…

Arachnid Look how fine she spins And wins the fight between Fine food and fodder.       Photo credit…