Today's Home Spun Wisdom Archive


Are You Guilty? Americans Admit to Sending Themselves Gifts on Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 11th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 12, 2008-If you do not have a Valentine this year, don't worry-just join the millions of other Americans who will be buying their own gifts on February 14. The flowers that are delivered to the front desk may not be from the significant other. A Bill Me Later/Ipsos Insight survey released today found that eight million Americans have
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How to Cook up Oozing Goodness

Friday, February 8th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 11, 2008-(MCT)-Say the words "grilled cheese" to anyone and watch them melt as easily as processed, pasteurized American. It's the ultimate comfort food that unites young and old. Not only that, it's in vogue.
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2008 Super Bowl Ads Increase Online Integration

Thursday, February 7th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 8, 2008-This year's Super Bowl drew an estimated 97.5 million viewers. With such a captive audience, advertisers strive to create that one commercial that viewers will remember and dub their favorite.
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Getaways: Disney World’s Contemporary Resort Lives up to its Name

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 7, 2008-(MCT)-Here's good news for all of us who are still collecting birthdays. You can be 36 years old and as cool as you were at 18 or 20. Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort proves it.
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How to Woo Valentine’s Day Customers

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 6, 2008-As Valentine's Day quickly approaches, nearly half of U.S. small businesses (46%) anticipate strong holiday sales according to Constant Contact's 3rd Annual Small Business Valentine's Day Outlook survey. This represents an increase in optimism for the holiday over last year, when 37% of survey respondents that anticipated strong Valentine's Day sales.
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Leona Helmsley’s Lair to List for $125 Million

Monday, February 4th, 2008
By Christina S.N. Lewis RISMEDIA, Feb. 5, 2008--(The Wall Street Journal Online)--Representatives of the estate of Leona Helmsley have decided to list her Greenwich, Conn., mansion for $125 million, people close to the negotiations said.
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Mardi Gras: The ‘Greatest Free Show on Earth’

Friday, February 1st, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 4, 2008--New Orleans, Louisiana has long been associated with Mardi GrasÑa time to enjoy life, party and simply have a good time. Whether you are looking forward to the extravagant parades, getting dressed up in costume, or attending a ball, the fun and vibrant mood that takes over New Orleans cannot be escaped.
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Super Bowl Fever Sidelines Employees on Monday Morning

Thursday, January 31st, 2008
RISMEDIA, Feb. 1, 2008-New survey findings suggest that an estimated 1.5 million employees may call in sick to work the day after the Super Bowl. The "Super Bowl Fever Sidelines Employees on Monday Morning" survey of 1,430 adults employed full-time was sponsored by The Workforce InstituteTM at Kronos® Incorporated and conducted online via Harris Interactive.
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How to Turn Up the Heat for the Big Game

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 31, 2008-(MCT)-You may not have tickets to the Superbowl, but you can relax in front of the TV and enjoy Buffalo chicken wings. The contrasting flavors and temperature-spicy chicken and tangy blue cheese; hot chicken and cold celery-conspire to make this dish a winner.
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How the Super Rich Do the Super Bowl

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
RISMEDIA, Jan. 30, 2008-As you make plans for where to watch the big game and which guacamole recipe to make, do you wonder what the super rich are doing during this mega week filled with celebrity parties and big ticket events? While most of us aren't readying our private jets or paying thousands of dollars to stay in a penthouse or purchase
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