For those who want quick Vegan Thanksgiving TIPS try out Chef Tal’s menu, or gift it on to friends. The entree is Sage & Pumpkin Seed Encrusted Gardein with other great recipes. Chefs become famous for so many reasons, including diversity and innovation along with mouthwatering foods and delectable desserts. Â Chef Tal is renowned for…
Families and their dogs go trick a treating on Halloween in their local neighborhoods, and for some who live in New York, it’s to the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade now in its 19th year. This event is the largest dog Halloween party in the U.S. with a huge ‘happy to show’ over 400 costumed…
The study of Exoplanets (over 700 candidates discovered since 1995), is one of the most dynamic and exciting areas of modern astronomy ( more on exo-planets here). For those who don’t know, an exoplanet is one with conditions similar to Earth, friendly for life, and ones we’re seeking to create as future habitats for mankind….
From all of us at ISA staffing to those who are looking for a job working in homes, or household help, or you need someone in the domestic help field to work for you, or are simply browsing our domestic help staffing blog, we wish to extend everyone a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY today! You can Contact us…
Compelling images and forms by Anna Hepler (installation artist), prompted me to blog for our ISA staffing jobs re organizing while dealing with plastics. Helpler is intrigued by plastic. Her first stop was Home Depot, for sheets of plastic she could rip up, then forming them into various sizes and shapes. But as she worked…
Be Water Wise When you turn on the shower, place a container under the showerhead. In the few moments it takes for water to heat up, you can gather enough for the dog’s bowl and the houseplants. We’re on water rationing in California so don’t waste a drop! A leak is not just annoying, it’s…
I love Charm City Cakes. Though they don’t ship them (yet!), I know eventually they’ll cave due to demand, so keep working on them to deliver online orders. Meanwhile, there are other items offered making great gifts, or simply inspiration. See their new book of cakes (my faves are the kiddy ones), which gives a…
As we enter a new era (a 21st century challenge), the picture It’s A Wonderful Life comes to me with some nostalgia. Memories of the great actor James Stewart includes his ability to make the average American be presented as a real human being (as opposed to the shallow “15 minutes of fame” pursued today),…
This is the time of year where everyone with a fireplace uses it actively. Who can forget Cinderella’s fireplace with all that cleaning? Remember to have a Chimney Sweep check out the one you use, which should be done annually. Tell A Friend Chimney Sweeps inspect and clean out the chimney, make minor repairs, and…
During the holidays gifts for bathing are enjoyed by everyone. Luxurious French milled soaps have always been my favorite. You can have both luxury and natural, like the marvelous concoctions Gianna Rose Atelier creates, with great designs and lovely packaging that can be given without needing to wrap (money saving and less paper wasteful). You’ll…