Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities by Nigella Lawson

On December 19, 2011, in Book Reviews, Cooking, Food & Wine, Home & Garden, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

Christmas is a time for family and friends, for tradition and treats. But, let’s face it, when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up, the festive season can start to lose its sparkle . . .

Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations by Martha Stewart

On December 7, 2011, in Book Reviews, Cooking, Food & Wine, Home & Garden, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

In this exquisite and very personal book, Martha Stewart welcomes you into her world, where she entertains in the expressive and beautiful style that she has made so famous. Whether a simple blueberry breakfast on a Sunday morning in Maine or a more lavish holiday dinner at Bedford, each of the gatherings is equally memorable, for what Martha cherishes above all is spending time and sharing delicious food with her family and friends.

Unassisted Living by Jeffrey P. Rosenfeld And Wid Chapman

On November 25, 2011, in Book Reviews, Health, Mind & Body, Home & Garden, Nonfiction, by Wilfried F. Voss

Unassisted Living documents the shift away from the senior housing that promoted disengagement toward architecture and design that promote active aging. The book is organized in six sections, corresponding to the concerns and special interests of Boomers—those who intend to remain in an urban setting, those concerned with sustainability, those with complex families and non-traditional households, and those who seek a community based on spirituality or shared interests.

Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange

On April 21, 2011, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-kept secrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and a timeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—shares her personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned from decades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers on how to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordable basics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize.

Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People by Amy Sedaris

On December 10, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

America’s most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting. According to Amy Sedaris, it’s often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In her new book, SIMPLE TIMES, she sets the record straight. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life’s more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters.

Creating An Extraordinary Lifestyle With Women’s Dream Team?

On October 25, 2010, in Home Business, Making Money from Home, Scammers, by Wilfried F. Voss

In my personal opinion, the “Womens Dream Team” is a scam designed to lure you into losing your money for nothing! I have reported about various scam schemes in the past, and if the “Womens Dream Team” is not a scam than I haven’t seen one in my entire life.

News 1 Report: Work At Home Mom Makes $6795/Month Working Part Time

On September 24, 2010, in Making Money from Home, Scammers, by Wilfried F. Voss

Online work has been a financial windfall for Jessica, who struggled for months to find a decent job but kept hitting dead ends. “I lost my job shortly after the recession hit, I needed reliable income, I was not interested in the “get rich quick” scams you see all over the internet. Those are all pyramid scams or stuff where you have to sell to your friends and family. I just needed a legitimate way to earn a living for me and my family. The best part of working online is that I am always home with the kids, I save a lot of money.”

Make Money Online – Sell Your Crafts

On September 5, 2010, in Making Money from Home, by Wilfried F. Voss

The only way to create sufficient income, may it be as a full-time business or only as an additional income, is through selling a product. That product could be, for instance, something you create yourself, maybe a certain craft you are good at. Such products could be handmade jewelry, art, pottery, dolls, woodwork, sewing, and much more. And you don’t even need to maintain your own website to sell your product.

The Scam: Work At Home Mom Makes $6,397/Month Part-Time

On January 7, 2010, in Making Money from Home, by Wilfried F. Voss

Kelly Richards of Conway, MA never thought she would have a job working at home until one day she filled out a simple form online. Before she knew it, she discovered her secret to beating the recession, and being able to provide for her family while at home with her two children.