Home-Grown Alternatives was a fantastic event where we were busy. This is a great feat since many people are cutting back on things this year due to perceived economic challenges.

Mark your 2008 calendar to Saturday, December 6th for the next HGA event. It will be held at our home at St. Paul’s Christian Education Centre.

Gift giving for the work place can be a challenging task. Whether it's an office party, an upcoming holiday, or just a simple "Thank You" - it's sometimes hard to know what's going to be that perfect fit. Here are some helpful tips.

Christmas is the time for family gathering - what's better than everyone in the family sharing joy and fun together in such wonderful holiday mood?

The holidays are here, or soon will be and you are on a diet. There's a very good chance that the temptation to binge on some of the foods on your taboo list will be within easy reach. How will you handle it?

For those that receive many holiday cards, here are some fun tips on what to do with them.

Take heart from an American government study which shows most Americans gain about a pound over the holiday. You're not alone. The study shows that during the holiday period, for the people in the study, two main things influenced the holiday weight gain: level of hunger and level of activity.

In an ideal world the holidays are a time when family comes together to celebrate, there is peace on earth and goodwill abounds, children are well behaved, teenagers are happy and cooperative and visiting family bring smiles, compliments and gifts.