http://savvy-cafe.com Savvy: n: the cognitive condition of one who understands. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:38:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (ARA) - Like mistletoe and eggnog, overnight house guests go hand-in-hand with the holidays. Whether visitors are spending just one night or an entire week in your home, the situation can be stressful for everyone involved. Never fear. You can do a few simple things long before your company arrives ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/11/give-holiday-house-guests-the-gift-of-a-5-star-hotel-experience/ [caption id="attachment_143" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Amelia"][/caption] "Amelia" (my 0-10 rating: 8 ) Genre: Biography, Drama. Director: Mira Nair. Screenplay: Ronald Bass, Anna Hamilton Phelan, based on the books "East to the Dawn" by Susan Butler and "The Sound of Wings" by Mary S. Lovell. Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston Time: 1 hr., 51 ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/amelia-movie-review/ (ARA) - The holiday season is filled with endless celebrating, shopping and decorating. But during all the hustle and bustle, people often overlook simple safety precautions. Whether decorating a home inside and out with colorful lights, setting up holiday items in your office or stringing decorations in a dorm room, ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/%e2%80%98tis-the-season-for-a-safe-holiday/ (ARA) - There has rarely been a year when so much has been asked of so many. Families and friends across the miles have clung tight to each other and most have come out more connected than ever. When it's time to sit down to make your holiday gift list, ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/sharing-the-seasons-sentiments-sweetly/ BOTTOM LINE: "District 9" wins big points for originality, execution and its decidedly risky story and execution, given its pitch as a mainstream film. The film however overstays its welcome and descends into typical Hollywood convention, action and noise by the end. THE GOOD: There is much to praise in this ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/film-review-district-9-2009/ The phenomenally successful launch of Dan Brown's latest offering, 'The Lost Symbol' is bound to arouse people's curiosity and interest in the mysterious and ancient organization known as The Freemasons. Dan Brown's book, The Lost Symbol, follows the indominatable Robert Langdon in a race against time to rescue his dear ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/10/the-lost-symbol-the-secrets-of-the-freemasons-in-dan-browns-latest-novel/ (ARA) - The backyard is an entertainment hot spot as Americans seek affordable ways to spend time with family and friends. But your outdoor party can be spoiled quickly if unwelcome insects show up. More than half of backyard revelers have moved a party indoors due to mosquitoes, and 46 percent ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/09/create-memorable-outdoor-parties-for-less/ (ARA) - The conflicts overseas are ongoing, which means much of the American military are continuing to serve far from home. While support for the men and women in uniform has proven strong for the past several years, the forces who protect our country and their families waiting at home ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/09/show-your-pride-for-veterans-and-soldiers/ [caption id="attachment_115" align="alignright" width="205" caption="Inglourious Basterds"][/caption] This weekend I was one of the many who went to see Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds." The movie begins in the idyllic French countryside at the home of a dairy farmer and his three daughters. Down the country road rumble the Nazi soldiers led by the ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/08/movie-review-inglourious-basterds/ (ARA) - With back-to-school season right around the corner, there’s no better way to spend time with your kids and encourage them to use their imagination than to create something with them in the kitchen. Over the past seven years, thousands of kid chefs from across the country have taken on ... http://savvy-cafe.com/2009/08/a-peanut-butter-sandwich-could-help-a-creative-kid-chef-pay-for-college/