May 31st – World No Tobacco Day – Created in 1987 to bring global attention to the devastating and preventative dangers of nicotine use. Help a friend start their journey to quitting today. Visit smokefree.gov for helpful advice and resources to help.

If you’re bursting with excitement about the warmer temperatures, longer days, and cheery sunshine that come along with the changing seasons, you can channel that springtime energy into your home by using just a few simple decorating tips. Here are some of the best ways to fill your living space with the bright, bountiful look […]

If the thought of adding wallpaper to your home makes you cringe, you may want to rethink your opinions on this seemingly outdated wall covering. There are a number of creative uses for wallpaper that have nothing to do with your walls, and don’t worry: there’s no outdated paisley print here. Line a bookcase. If […]

Passover begins at sundown and lasts for eight days. This holiday commemorates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. As the story of Passover has it, the Israelites fled Egypt in such haste that they did not have time to let their bread rise, so it was baked into flat crackers known […]

April Fool’s Day! Did you know that April Fool’s Day dates back to England around the 10th Century where for one day out of the year the Fool of the King’s Court was permitted to hit the King in the face with a pie. Was any of that true? Nope… April Fool’s!

Learning new words is something that can greatly advance your career goals and improve your conversational skills in general. Here are few fun online quizzes that will help you improve your vocabulary—without making you feel like you’re studying! Merriam-Webster’s Name That Thing This visual vocabulary quiz from the makers of the popular dictionary asks users […]

You don’t have to splurge on a $100 aged Cabernet Sauvignon in order to seem like a real wine expert; all it takes are a few smart tips and some essential wine-serving tools. Follow these simple steps to impress your guests the next time you serve them a glass of red. Maintain the proper temperature. […]

“Beware the Ides of March”, the notorious warning that Julius Caesar ignored to disastrous results. We recommend enjoying the day rather than being wary of it; unless of course you happen to be the ruling monarch of Rome in the year 44BC.

Happy Women’s History Month! Take time this month to think of the amazing inspirational women that have shaped the world.

Instead of doling out another restaurant gift certificate or boring sweater for a holiday or birthday, why not try a gift with a bit more personality? If you have a friend or family member with a great sense of humor, check out these fun websites for quirky gift ideas. Omoi Zakka Shop This online site […]