http://winterdeer.com better living Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:41:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Positive and life-changing things can happen when you are open to getting and staying in touch with people you’ve known. Just ask Brenda Stokes how this simple action enriched her life. Her story of love, separation and fate has inspired people across the country. In high school, Brenda was in love ... http://winterdeer.com/2008/02/08/life-changing-magic-can-happen-when-you-get-and-stay-in-touch/ Even though you’ve publicly sworn off New Year’s resolutions, privately you’ve vowed to make 2008 the year when you finally get organized. You hope to slim down those piles, file important papers and access them without the help of a search team, and finally get to all of your appointments ... http://winterdeer.com/2008/01/04/put-your-work-style-to-work-for-you-%e2%80%93-and-get-organized/ Busy families across the country can all agree on one thing – there is too much going on and never enough time to get it all done. Keeping track of a family’s overcrowded schedule can require the skills of a master juggler and seasoned negotiator. It doesn’t just seem like free ... http://winterdeer.com/2008/01/01/make-a-new-year%e2%80%99s-resolution-to-take-back-your-time/ It’s New Year's, the season for hosting holiday parties filled with family, friends, food and fun. So whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party for family or a gathering for clients and colleagues, ensure it’s a fun, safe event by encouraging your guests to designate a driver before toasting the ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/12/30/%e2%80%99tis-the-season-for-responsible-entertaining/ Whether it’s a family dinner for 10, or an open house for 50, organization is the key to successful party planning. This winter, create a great party with more cheer and less stress. Ginny Bean, publisher of Ginny’s catalog and Ginnys.com, shares these ideas for making sure everyone has a great ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/12/04/recipe-for-stress-free-entertaining/ "Edges," a story of a young girl's sexual awakening in 1963 Palestine/Israel, has gone into a third printing. This novel was edited and published by the late Grace Paley for her own imprint at Glad Day Books. Author Leora Skolkin-Smith has written a special Afterword in commemoration to Grace Paley ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/11/09/grace-paleys-glad-day-books-proudly-announces-third-edition-of-novel-edges-o-israel-o-palestine/ Burgess Productions' new series titled, "ODYSSEY: Driving Around the World" premieres Nov 13th on OLN Canada. Experience the true journey of life on the global road with a team of 7 young professionals who dropped everything for the adventure of a lifetime… Tuesday at 9:00pm EST. Episode 1, "The Launch", ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/11/09/new-character-based-tv-adventure-series-burgess-productions-odyssey-driving-around-the-world-premiers-in-canada-on-oln-tuesday-nov-13th/ (ARA) - Are the days of the Hollywood blockbuster numbered? According to a nationwide Spout survey, yes. The recent survey, fresh on the heels of this summer’s blockbuster roll-out, shows that 65 percent of Americans are looking to see more independent films like Little Miss Sunshine this year, with only 21 ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/11/01/consumers-crave-indie-flicks-friends%e2%80%99-reviews-and-at-home-movies/ (NC)-If you are looking for a ghoulish Halloween activity everyone can enjoy, why not create a peanut-free Haunted Gingerbread House? Decorated with Nestlé Fav*rites peanut-free treats, it's not only safe for children who have peanut allergies, it's also spooktacularily fun to make! Haunted Gingerbread 1 1/2 cups shortening 375 ml 1 1/2 cups ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/10/23/haunted-gingerbread-house/ Five Tips for a More Healthful and Energized Life (ARA) - Summer is officially over. The kids have traded in the swimsuits and beach toys for No. 2 pencils, spiral notebooks and new fall clothes. It’s back to school, back to Monday Night Football, and back to hectic schedules and routines. How ... http://winterdeer.com/2007/10/22/got-energy/