All Things Winter

The season of Hanukkah is a time for Jewish families to exchange gifts in honor of the special event that it commemorates. To save memories of that time each year spent with family and friends, make a scrapbook. Here are some tips for how to make a Hanukkah scrapbook.

Scrapbooking is a unique way to pass down memories from one generation to another. It is a step up from the traditional photo album that most people grew up with. The crafting pastime has taken off and stores now carry so many embellishments and decorative pages that anyone can begin the art of scrapbooking right away.

For the Festival of Lights, make sure that you have your camera ready. If you don’t have one, borrow a digital camera from a friend. The best photos for a scrapbook are those candid shots that you take when no one is particularly paying attention to you. Continue reading

Why Light Boxes Make You Feel Better During Winter

What is it about sunny days that people enjoy so much? It’s that the energy from the sun wakens the body and makes it feel alive. When you have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the lack of sunlight makes getting out of bed difficult. That’s why light boxes make you feel better during winter. Continue reading

When it comes to colds and flu, there are two approaches: prevention and treatment. There are natural remedies for both of these approaches. Stock up on treatments and begin prevention now, and you should have a much more comfortable cold and flu season. Here are some ideas: Continue reading