Toast the Holidays with a Cup of Egg Nog
Egg nog is a type of milk-based beverage popular in North America during the winter. Historically, it… [more]
Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas
Decorating for the holidays is often one of events people most look forward to. There’s just something… [more]
How to Have a Fun Old-Fashioned Christmas
Sometimes the holidays seem to get away from us. You get too busy to enjoy the simple aspects that make… [more]
Christmas Ideas
How to Turn Your Kitchen into a Gift Factory
Picking out the perfect holiday gifts from friends and acquaintances can be a very difficult chore. Choosing the right item for everyone can be very difficult—especially when finding items for those you may not know particularly well. Additionally, thinly stretched holiday budgets are often unable to handle a series of quality gifts. Santa Claus, of [...]
The Feel-Good Factor: Ethical Christmas Gifts
Christmas is the season for giving. We give to our families, the community and friends. Gifts are a large part of the spirit of the holiday. When we do something for another, it adds to our well-being. Ethical Christmas gifts are those that will help someone else just by using them. It can be gifts [...]
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Quick and Easy Holiday Treats Kids Will Love
Are you looking for a way to keep your children busy during holiday break? One great way to have them contribute to the holiday festivities is to have them help make holiday treats. In many families cookies are an important part of the holiday tradition. Even if your children aren’t able to bake yet, they [...]
Take the Stress out of Cooking a Christmas Day Meal
The holidays always come quicker than we anticipated. Family members roll into town and the festivities begin. If you are the one cooking the meal on Christmas Day, you probably felt the stress level rise as everyone walked in your door. Here are some tips to help you plan and enjoy Christmas. Cooking probably falls [...]
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Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel
If you believe the lyrics to “Jingle Bells,” people used to laugh all the way during their holiday travels. Today, getting to grandma’s house may be a little more complicated, but there are still ways you can make it less stressful. Try these holiday travel tips and sample meditation to make your trip more enjoyable. [...]
How to Have a Fun Old-Fashioned Christmas
Sometimes the holidays seem to get away from us. You get too busy to enjoy the simple aspects that make the holidays so special. Marketing messages barrage us from every corner. We forget that Christmas isn’t about buying the latest and greatest toy or device. If you want to get back to basics, consider having [...]
Christmas Outdoor Family Fun
During the winter it’s easy to hole up inside like a pack of bears hibernating. However, humans are not bears and there’s a lot of fun to be had outside. This Christmas season, take your family outdoors, get some sunshine and have some good old-fashioned family fun. Here are five ways to have outdoor family [...]
Christmas Party Games for the Whole Family
What better way to make memories at holiday time than to host or attend a party? If your house is party central this year, here are some ideas for party games. The entire family can get involved. While you are attending all of the office parties and church functions, don’t forget family time. If you [...]
Easy Christmas Holiday Ideas that Create a Festive Mood
Want to decorate your home but don’t have a lot of time, energy or money? Here are some quick and easy ways to create a festive mood. #1 Grab a few candles, place them in the center of your table and light them. The twinkling adds instant ambiance. If you have a decorative plate, stand, [...]
Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas
Decorating for the holidays is often one of events people most look forward to. There’s just something special about the twinkling lights, the smell of pine in the air and the festivity. If you’re tired of fancy decorations or want to take your holiday decorating in a new direction, why not go au natural? Give [...]
