Every host knows the elements of a great party – fantastic food and beverages, just the right balance of sophistication and fun, and decor that speaks to the season and theme of your soiree. In the right combination, those ingredients ensure guests will have a great time. But what about your good time? Staging a party should be every bit as sweet for you as attending it is for your guests.
For many college-bound students, savings, family contributions, scholarships, grants and a part-time job won’t be enough to pay for college. For these students, borrowing may be the only way to make up the difference between available funds and college expenses. Here’s what everyone should know about financing a college education.
A professional certification may not always be a job requirement, but it is often a deciding factor between qualified candidates. In fact, technology is one of the most in-demand career fields, but recent graduates and professionals are both struggling to find new jobs or get promoted because they don’t have a certification – a third-party validation of their skills.
With the leaves continuing to fall, now is a great time to tackle home improvement projects that will add value and beauty to your home. A quick review of your exterior trim is a perfect place to start.
From runway fashion to home decor, blue is definitely in the spotlight right now. Give your home a fresh boost of an on-trend color and make it through the fall season in style.
The struggle at the dinner table between parents and their picky eaters isn’t uncommon. Add in a food jag, when children fixate on a particular food and don’t want to eat anything else, and the struggle turns to worry – “Is my child getting enough nutrients in his or her diet?”
American consumers are increasingly comfortable with the term “smart” when it’s associated with technology. From smartphones to smart cars and even smart clothing, they’ve embraced the idea of devices that are “intelligent” and responsive to their changing needs. Even though smart TVs have been around for almost five years, many consumers still don’t have all the facts.
Life is full of landmark decisions. For many Americans, choosing a college is the first life-changing decision they will make. Young people must weigh a host of factors, including how well the school’s curriculum meets their career objectives, cost, distance from home, and whether the campus culture meshes with their personalities.
In extreme sports competitions such as the X Games, some of the world’s gutsiest (some may say craziest) athletes push themselves – and their equipment – to the limit. To help these athletes prevent injuries and perform their best, competitors in sports such as motocross, rallycross, skateboarding, BMX biking and mountain biking depend on the ever-evolving safety gear made possible by a broad mix of tough, cushioning and high-performance plastics.
Many strategies can enhance the flow and function of a home’s interior and how a family lives and uses the space. But what about a home’s exterior? When it comes to a yard, the same thoughtfulness can help homeowners create functional spaces outdoors that not only look great, but also deliver maximum enjoyment. Try these tips from the experts.
