The holidays are over. While it’s always fun to set up the decorations and lights, it’s a bit of a bummer to take them down. Taking down the lights, ornaments, and especially the tree means waiting another year before the cheery decor returns again. Don’t fret. You can let the happiness continue with some comfort…
December is the merriest time of the year. Families get together to celebrate the Yuletide season; they enjoy warm fires and delicious meals. It seems you can never get enough of things to do during the holidays – having fun in the snow, whipping up delicious traditional family recipes, singing Christmas carols by the tree,…
Many people believe that the ushering in of the New Year is the perfect time to make changes in our lives. We are all young at heart and eager to achieve in life. That’s why countless folks make New Year’s resolutions for the upcoming year. Yet, according to University of Scranton research, only around 8%…
Holidays are fast approaching. While everyone is on the move with the shopping rush for gifts, kitchens at home are smelling delightful as chefs prepare special treats for the festive season. And since Christmas is a favorite time of year for children, why not get them involved in the kitchen? Here are some fun, holiday-themed…
The holidays are fast approaching. While the holidays are undeniably entertaining and full of love, they can also be overwhelming. For many, the holidays are immediately followed by a vacation. But while you’re “in the thick of it,” can you afford to be away with so much going on this holiday season? Until you find…
Three days after brick and mortar stores celebrate with the popular Black Friday sale, online shops and stores open their biggest sale of the year, too, Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday highlights deals specific to the internet. And, of course, we at Spoonful of Comfort are also preparing some special deals for everyone. As you await…
Thanksgiving, observed every fourth Thursday of November, is one of the widely celebrated holidays in our country. This event traces its roots back around 150 years ago when the Pilgrims joined the Native Americans to gather for a successful harvest. With this holiday being rich in history, many families have created historical family traditions of…
When it’s cold outside, can you think of the perfect soup that’s soothing and calming to the body and mind? Perhaps, we’re thinking the same thing. Butternut Squash Soup! This delicious, heart-warming soup is ever-popular during the fall and winter seasons. That’s why we at Spoonful of Comfort are bringing back this sought after delight.…
Are you having a Halloween party this year? As your friends come ready for entertainment, why not entertain their stomach, too, with delicious Halloween comfort food? Just imagine… Your friends arrive at your home on a dark night. The main light originates from flashing jack-o-lanterns and spooky faced illuminating presences as they advance towards your…
In our last segment of articles recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we extend ideas that you can consider in helping friends and family that are going through breast cancer treatment. Life is hard enough to muscle through. Having cancer makes it harder. With any disease, even the simplest of chores, like cooking and cleaning, fall…
In our second segment recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we talk about how being a friend is often all that is needed to help someone going through cancer treatment. A simple smile can warm the heart of somebody experiencing chemotherapy. Scientists at the University of Kansas investigated the potential benefits of smiling. What was suggested…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we wanted to do our part to spread awareness and offer simple ways to help those in your life that may be affected by this disease. Receiving a cancer diagnosis changes everything in life. Vacations need to be postponed, schedules adjusted, big plans paused. How do you take…
