Limeades for Learning program By Karen Leland on Aug 10, 2009 In today's tough economy -- with resources and funding shrinking daily -- teachers on the front lines of education are feeling the...
How to start a nonprofit organization in your community By Karen Leland on Aug 10, 2009 Do you have a vision to contribute to your community and a desire to build an organization to make that dream a reality? If so,...
How to banish body breakouts By Karen Leland on Jul 24, 2009 You're just about to put on your brand new pink polka dot bikini and head out to the beach when you notice that small band of...
The importance of regular facials By Karen Leland on Jul 24, 2009 For the past 30 years, Deborah Coffey, esthetician and nutritionist, has been helping women keep their skin young and healthy...
Homemade beauty: Home skin care recipes By Karen Leland on Jul 24, 2009 Bananas, tea, honey and lemons. The average kitchen is chock-full of everyday ingredients that can be combined to make healthy...
The importance of exfoliation By Karen Leland on Jul 24, 2009 While the importance of keeping your skin hydrated, cleansed and protected from the sun has been the mainstay of morning shows and...
How to shop for your home on a budget By Karen Leland on Jun 13, 2009 In a recent study by Furniture Today, three of four consumers said they plan on redecorating some part of their homes in 2009. If...
Creative ways to dress up everyday meals By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009 These days, "quick and easy" seems to be the mantra that most of us live by. But even the most straightforward of meals can be...
Fun finger food ideas for family night By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009 If you're tired of tossing the same old corn tortilla chips onto the table with a bowl of store-bought salsa, read on. Finger food...
Simple, tasty recipes to serve a crowd By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009 Whether you are planning to host a party, volunteered to bring a main dish to a potluck or are cooking for a family reunion, feeding...
Theme nights for family dinner By Karen Leland on Oct 26, 2009 The warm trade winds blow, palm trees sway against a silky blue sky, and the scent of gardenias fills the air. If you want to take a...
Rules for hosting a party By Karen Leland on Mar 16, 2009 My husband, Jon, and I recently threw a small birthday party for our good friend, Charles. Our soiree was set to start at 7:30...
How to host a cocktail party By Karen Leland on Mar 16, 2009 The modern cocktail party is much more than a collection of designer drinks and finger food served before the main event. In many...
Hosting a couples' dinner party By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009 As the chill of winter fades and spring shouts "renewal" with freshly sprung flowers, a dinner party for a few close friends is a...
Summer barbecue recipes By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009 The summer barbecue: It's a standard player in American culinary culture and an easy way to enjoy dining al fresco in the...
Simple ideas for home entertaining By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009 Winter's moved on, spring has sprung, and summer will be here before you know it. What better time to fling open the doors of your...
Summer salads By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009 So many lettuces, so little time: That's the way summer makes me feel about salad. For a whole new spin on salad that places it...
Dinner party menus and recipes By Karen Leland on Mar 13, 2009 I love giving dinner parties. I enjoy the pre-party planning stage, the preparations and the party post-mortem. While I remain as...