February 16th, 2008
February 16 is National Almond Day. Almonds are a heart-healthy snack. A one-ounce, 160-calorie handful of almonds is an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. Plus, almonds offer potassium (200 mg), calcium (75 mg) and iron (1.0 mg). One serving of almonds (28g) has 13g of unsaturated fat, the kind recommended […]
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February 16th, 2008
February 16 is Lithuanian Independence Day. The small, Baltic country of Lithuania first became a nation on this date in 1918. Their independence would be relatively short-lived, however, as the USSR invaded the country in 1940 and stayed there until 1990.
Today, Lithuanian Independence Day is celebrated in Lithuanian communities all over the world, […]
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February 15th, 2008
February 15 is the National Flag of Canada Day. Canada’s distinctive red and white, maple leaf flag was made official on this date in 1965 and made an official holiday in 1996. The day is marked by public ceremonies and the showing of the flag all over Canada.
A few facts about Canada’s flag:
Although the […]
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February 14th, 2008
Let’s think positively and assume that a dozen (or two) red Valentine’s Day roses will be arriving at your doorstep or office desk any minute now. Do you know how to make them look their best in a vase. Here’s how:
What you need:
A vase about half as tall as your roses
Green flower tape
Floral […]
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February 13th, 2008
In celebration of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, the b5media Lifestyles Channel participated in their own little carnival, hearts and flowers, hugs and kisses…
Won’t take a little stroll with me around the channel to revisit some and discover new Valentine goodies our bloggers are dishing up just for you?
Cyndi from Layers Upon Layers shares a beautiful handcrafted […]
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February 13th, 2008
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