1.     All wrapped up. Get together with family and friends for a White Elephant gift exchange! Gifts brought should be suitable for anyone in the group, but also completely random. They should be wrapped in a fashion to disguise what they might be. Let’s say you bought a mood ring— Wrap it in a giant box. Gift giver identities should be anonymous as well. Players take turns choosing and opening a gift, or, instead of opening one, they can 'steal' a previously ... Read More

Women's Winter Fashion Scarves: Scarves are becoming more than an outdoors-only item.  Lightweight scarves come in several patterns and styles at American Eagle for $19.50. They are so stylish and comfortable that they are actually meant to be worn inside as an accessory.  The scarves are each 80 inches long, making them long enough to be worn in several ways. You’ll never run out of new ways to wear it! Jackets: Pea coats are always in fashion but can  be pricey.  This cropped pea coat at ... Read More

Every morning before school, freshman Toni Aguiar wakes up at 6:30 a.m. She showers using Herbal Essences shampoo and Clinique body wash then blow dries her hair and gets dressed. After eating a bagel for breakfast, she returns to the bathroom to apply a tinted moisturizer, eyeliner and mascara. Aguiar has had this routine since middle school, but what she doesn’t know is that this routine could be giving her cancer. According to a recent study done by the Environmental Working Group, teens are ... Read More

Thomas Edison was called annoyed by one of his elementary teachers. John Lennon failed all of his General Certificate of Education O-level exams, the high school academic qualification exams in the United Kingdom. Both of these men were very bright, but were never considered to be exceptionally talented at younger ages. With stories and situations like this, psychologists are wondering whether kids can actually be identified as ‘gifted.’ According to a recent article in Education Week, psychologists are now learning that academic skills ... Read More

Caramel Apple Recipe: 6 apples Craft sticks 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped 2 tablespoons milk Directions: Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Butter a baking sheet. Place caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Allow to cool briefly. Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set. They can be rolled in chopped nuts for an added touch of flavor! Did you ... Read More