Lifestyle, food and health articles
Whew! It’s finally over, the holiday season that is. Now the grind of winter begins with the light at the end of the tunnel (in the form of spring) almost too far away to see. We all settle in to our “winter routines” and tend …
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Got a busy person or family on your Christmas list? Don’t know what to get them? Well, since you’re reading this post, you certainly know that we here at MagicKitchen.com have the solution to your gift giving problem…snuggies! You know, that fleece blanket/pajama thing that …
Let’s begin this post by discussing the primary causes of stress for most people during the upcoming holiday season. After researching these causes on numerous and varied sites on the internet machine, from women’s magazines (apparently, men do not suffer from holiday induced stress as …
It was the best of dinners, it was the worst of dinners, it was the age of entertaining, it was the age of cooking, it was the epoch of presentation, it was the epoch of preparation, it was the season of isolation, it was the …
Every father is known for conveying little nuggets of wisdom to their children. You know, those short little sayings they stole from someone (most likely their own fathers) or created on the spur of the moment. Short, pithy witticisms such as, “If you don’t stand …
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when families come together to spend the Winter Holidays celebrating. In November, we enjoy a huge meal giving thanks for the truly wonderful people and things in our lives. This is quickly followed by another …
As you contemplate what to get your friends, family and coworkers for Christmas, why not avoid the bland, boring, perfunctory, and/or plain? Nothing says “I refuse to put any serious thought or effort into my gift decision making process,” than a $50 gift card or …
Yes, it’s that time of year…the time to start thinking about gift ideas despite the fact that we’re still days away from Thanksgiving. So why not combine the two things that most people enjoy about the holidays, food and gifts, by giving the gift of …
How often do you look to the Internet for something to send to a friend, loved one, or co-workers when they are grieving or, perhaps celebrating? You want to show your friend you are thinking of them and that you care when they are going …