The battle between staying warm and saving money commences when the temperature starts to drop. For kids and husbands, The October-November months mean days of long johns and extra pairs of socks; for moms, these months are an annual game. It's not necessarily a game they look forward to, but rather a challenge they await with gritted teeth. How long can they wait to turn on the heat?  

September 26^th marked the day of the third annual Driving for the Cure, a fundraiser golf tournament dedicated to the memory of Tom Cosenzi, who passed away after battling a brain tumor. The proceeds from the tournament go directly to Dr. Patrick Wen and his cancer-research team at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In the past two years, the tournament has gratefully raised large sums of money to further Dr. Wen's research.

What Christmas traits get you most excited for this time of the year? For some, it's the fact that Christmas season lasts over a month (guilty). Others may most enjoy the music, the festive foods, or the surprised and grateful looks on the faces of gift recipients (also guilty). No matter what devastation or hardship life may bring, Christmas seems like a constant source of joy and hope.