Marc Piperno

Regardless of whether your Valentine’s Day plans involve a fun date night or a cozy night in with your closest girlfriends, there are many outfits to choose from, so you can spend the day in style. Here is the ultimate guide to dressing for every kind of Valentine’s Day plans.

Add some warmth to this cold February and make a powerhouse mushroom soup—complex and well-rounded. Or, with Valentine’s Day around the corner, try something different and make this soup for your significant other.

Let’s change up the Valentine’s Day scene this year. Yes, if you are attached, you should celebrate LOVE with your significant other. But, ladies, what about the love you feel for your best gal pals?

Sweet Soul Bakery, a plant based, gluten free bakery, is the sweetest addition to come to the town of St. James.

Thinking outside the box this year may be your best gift. As batteries need to be recharged, so does a loving relationship.

Valentine’s Day is not just about the flowers, chocolates, and jewelry, but more about showing appreciation for the ones you love. Whether you’re newlyweds, longtime lovers or recently dating, there are so many great gift ideas out there. So, if you’re not sure of what to do or get, check out what we’ve come up with… it will help make this Valentine’s Day special!

Loneliness is a word that conjures up many notions, most of which are sad or negative in nature. We may think of individuals who are without friends or family, sitting by themselves, almost invisible to those around them. When we think of someone as being lonely, we think of them as being socially awkward or uneasy.

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost

When fall rolls around, I am just itching for Apple Pie. Apple Crumb Pie to be exact.  When we go apple picking in September/October, I make so many Apple Crumb Pies that by the time the holidays are here, I seriously cannot look at another.

With the seasons changing, temperatures dropping and shorter daylight hours, most of us don’t think twice when stowing away the sunscreen along with the rest of our summer wardrobe.

Preparing and sharing a favored recipe your mother made for you as a child is the greatest gift you can give to your children. Making it for your grandchildren is...Priceless.

Kindness toward and acknowledgment of others are the most heartfelt gifts you can give.