Virginia doesn't seem to run out of resources. From its well-preserved gardens to centuries-old buildings and homes to its State and National parks to its world-class theme parks, every visitor and re..

Part VI of the 8-Part BRING YOUR NOVEL TO LIFE SeriesWhen you're writing a book, you want every page to drag the reader to the next one, even if she's late for work, even if it's two o'clock in the mo..

Part V of the 8-Part BRING YOUR NOVEL TO LIFE SeriesBy now, you have a solid grasp of the importance of having a theme for your story, of keeping it personal and hidden (to avoid writing the dreaded M..

Part IV of the 8-Part BRING YOUR NOVEL TO LIFE SeriesAnd now we come to the hard bit. You've got your theme, and you've figured out how to bury it so that it's there for you, and SOMETHING meaningful..

Gift baskets will always be popular and a great idea to give as a gift. People love to receive gift baskets. Making your own chocolate lover's gift basket is cheap and easy. You can fill it with a var..

If you are trying to plan an event that is different and entertaining, you may find that it is not always easy. You will sometimes run into a brick wall when it comes time for you to choose a special ..

Candle lighting is when the young lady calls up those girls most important to her to light a candle. Usually, she writes a paragraph about each and reads it, then calls them up to the dance floor usu..

Happy 75th to your Dad! How about having some "oldies" going in the background and have tables arranged so there can be dancing going on after dinner? Or sending guests a form (well before the party,..