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The History of St. Patrick’s Day without the Blarney
History, traditions and customs were passed down generation to generation in Ireland through songs and stories. It is no wonder then that many of the stories of St. Patrick have been embellished a bit over the years — and it’s … Continue reading
The History of Valentine’s Day: Real or Hallmark Holiday?
Seems there were many ancient Valentine characters (some say as many as seven), who may have influenced the establishment of Valentine’s Day. But the candidate most likely to have given way to Valentine’s Day as we’ve come to know it … Continue reading
How to Make a Unique Gourmet Gift Basket
Gourmet gift baskets are not all created equal. You can design a beautiful, unique gift basket, filled with the best quality ingredients, with style and creativity. I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love getting a gift basket as a … Continue reading
PPC Advertising: Can Your Business Afford It?
The benefit of pay-per-click advertising is that it brings traffic to your website immediately. That is a powerful tool. The alternative way of bringing traffic to your site is to focus on the organic search results, positioning your website to … Continue reading
What You Need to Know to Start Your Own Business
For the thousands of people trying to find some balance in their lives and spend more time with family, the allure of starting your own business is compelling. All of the trusted authorities will tell you that to begin, you … Continue reading
Best of the Bay Recipes: the Beloved Blue Crab
The culinary traditions of the Bay area have been influenced by history dating back hundreds of years. It was 1607 when Captain John Smith first saw the Chesapeake Bay at what was to become Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English … Continue reading