Since I am currently living in Florida, I will share two places I really love. Jekyll Island is one of my favorite places to visit. It is an escape; a place where I go just to let loose; to forget about everyday life. This beautiful island is located just off the coast of Georgia. Its lush marshes provide a home to the many and varied wildlife, such as, mammals, reptiles, and birds....

I have been learning about the health benefits of the foods that we eat. I found out that celery, onion, garlic, tomato, carrot, and saffron are all great for lowering blood pressure.

Foods that are good for the SKIN: canteloupe, tomatoes, berries, plums,...

When I think of a favorite American food the “Hot-Dog” comes to mind. I grew up in the Caribbean; we eat hotdogs, and we love them, but islanders’ love for this food is no match to the love the American people have for this tasty treat. This traditional American food – the Hotdog can be found in many events; hotdogs are synonymous with baseball games, barbeques, and any type of light-hearted, fun-filled event. We can even find hotdog stands in parking lots at almost every home-improvement store...

Have you noticed how differently people are shopping today? People are no longer shopping as if their money grows on trees, or flows like water. I noticed a lot more people are charging into the stores armed with shopping-lists, and coupons in hand. No more impulse shopping, at least for the most part. I am becoming a smart shopper; I compare brands and prices; I have tried cheaper brands of certain products, and discovered that they were just as good as the big named brands. It seems like everybody...