Christmas Entertaining

Every holiday it's another feast, another get together, another party, another chance to reconnect and to disconnect (if you are part of a family that revels in dis-functionality). Here are a few...

It happens to someone in our family every year. An unexpected new boyfriend, fiancé or straggler visiting over college break invariably appears in the gathering around our Christmas tree. All...

Playing pranks on people is always a fun activity, but it more fun during Christmas when the whole family is together. It’s more fun to play a prank on your older or younger siblings, or getting...

During the Christmas season, parking can be a major problem, especially if your whole family is coming to visit your house. If you live somewhere that’s more in the city, the parking problem is...

The Christmas season is filled with get-togethers that call for a gift for the host or hostess. Flower bouquets are common, but a more personal touch can be shown by creating a holiday candy...

It's been many years since I have built a snowman. I was probably about 12 when we built one in Germany. That is the last time that I saw that much snow. however, I remember how to make a good...

When you are hosting a Christmas party, there are some steps you need to take to ensure that all of your guests are happy and having an enjoyable evening. Being a good host might be challenging,...

This is a great time of year to have a sing a long; Christmas Caroling. Gathering friends, family and neighbors for such an inspirational experience. A night of laughter, joy, love and much...

When you have guests coming for the holidays, especially if you have guests that are staying for more than one day, you need to find a way to accommodate all of the guests. If your family is...

When you are throwing a Christmas party, you want to have the most memorable party possible. Setting up some special surprises for your guests can help make your party memorable and enjoyable. ...

I will explain a few ways that one can have a lovely Christmas, while at the same time maintaining a fairly low budget.

Christmas is almost here, and you want your home to be a welcoming environment for family, friends... and you! Here are some ways to make your home an inviting place to return to after all that...

For all of you who are champagne and chocolate lovers, this is a wonderful and easy Martha Stewart recipe. These are best eaten within 3 days of making :-)! Happy holidays! Make about 36 truffles.

Christmas is a time for people to be merry and connect with friends and family. There is no better way to get your friends and family together than to throw a Christmas party. By planning ahead...

During the holidays, we need to save money on everything, especially on holiday family entertainment. This is a time to get together with family and friends to reconnect. Often the kids are out...

With so many people gathering at one home, energy bills tend to increase almost exponentially over Christmas. Saving energy is difficult without all of the relatives, so when everyone is coming...

Holiday parties can brighten up the holiday season and give hosts and guests alike something to look forward to. Read on to plan a great holiday party to remember.

The holidays are coming that means one thing, spending time with the family. Now unless you have the family from hell, most holiday get-togethers are not that bad. For the most part, you get to...

Get in shape during the holidays by using your work as a work out. Just a few adjustments and your typical jobs, housework, errands and chores can get you in shape.

For most, having house guests is a frequent and stressful part of life. These are things you can do, however, to make your guests comfortable without too much stress.

The holiday season is fast approaching and the need to budget is extremely high. Take advantage of store holidays special offers and make your dollar stretch. Save money on food, clothing, holiday...

Corky the reindeer is a cute little craft that looks great with country theme decorations. This easy to make holiday decoration will catch the eye of little ones along with adults.

The Holiday season is a time when families get together to enjoy each other’s company, and give thanks for the year that has passed, but perhaps one of the single most important aspects of the...

Special Occasions happen year-round, however they particularly occur during the Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years Holiday season. This year, however, many are finding that they are working with...

When decorating your dining table for Christmas dinner, remember to add an eye-catching centerpiece. Making your own centerpiece is much cheaper than purchasing one and with a few basic steps, you...

Decorating your home usually starts at the fireplace if you have one. The mantel is built for perfect decorating! If you use the fireplace and have a lit fire, you should use artificial greenery...

It can sometimes be annoying to have to keep buying gift cards over and over again, so here is a tip to save you the frustration.

We all want Christmas dinner to be a special, memorable meal. Does that have to mean endless hours of food preparation, cooking, baking and cleanup? You can have a truly wonderful Christmas dinner...

A Christmas tree you can eat?! What could be better than that! Try this easy to do activity with a bunch of your favorite kids. It is sure to please both young and not-so-young. The activities...

Although tea parties are typically associated with springtime and garden parties, they adapt easily to other seasons. Try moving your tea party indoor and swap your garden hat for a Santa hat. A...

I decided to have a big party at my house. This way my freinds from work, my home town friends and family could meet each other. I selected four different sellers. We had such a blast !!!!!!!!

Start a new holiday tradition with you and your friends and family. Host an Ugly Ornament party! Sounds strange? Believe me they are fun to attend and you will find yourself searching high and...

Christmas poppers, also known as Christmas crackers, originated in the United Kingdom many years ago. Today, these fun novelties still exist as a tradition in the United Kingdom and other...

Whilst snow brings chaos to the roads and cancellation to school, there is an upside: snowball fights! This article will explain how to (safely) have a snowball fight with your friends and end up...

Christmas morning, especially if you have children, can wreak havoc on your house. Wrapping paper tossed aside, open boxes, toys strewn about, what is one to do if you are having company? ...

Here are a few quick things you can do to get your house ready for that holiday meal with guests, without spending the whole week cleaning. Depending on the amount of clutter, you could probably...

The holidays, Christmas and Thanksgiving in particular, can be extremely stressful for the females of the world. If your are a daughter or son then here are some tips to help your mother out,...

Christmas is a time to get together with the family and enjoy are loved ones. The last thing we want to do is be in the emergency room. Follow the guidelines below to prevent hazards during the...

Whether you are hosting Christmas dinner, a brunch or an open house a buffet is always a good way to serve your food. It allows guests to mingle more and it puts less pressure on you! Sure a sit...

Do you love cookies? Do you like to make cookies? Do you know other people who like cookies? You should try organizing a cookie swap this holiday season! A cookie swap is a fun way to try many...

Before you dive in to wrapping a slew of gifts for family and friends, take a few minutes to gather all the supplies and gifts together at the wrapping site so you don't have to run back and...

Everyone loves a cookie exchange. Here's one where you get to take home the recipes, too!

Getting into the Christmas spirit is fun but if you don’t have much money, going into debt will bring far more bad tidings that good ones. Don't worry, there is no need to skip out on the...

Have you ever had a family member bring or invite a friend over at the last minute to spend the holidays with you? Do you find yourself running around trying to make sure there is enough of...

Tired of wrapping gifts? Miss having fun? Why not throw a Christmas wrapping party and still get a few gifts wrapped, without missing any fun. Here's how to get started

Love to have a variety of cookies for the holidays, but lack the time to make several different kinds? Host a cookie exchange! Here's how!

Creating a timeline for your Christmas Dinner will make it easier and stress-free during this busy time of year. If your make brunch instead of dinner or have your dinner on Christmas Eve just...

Don’t skip hosting a holiday party to save money – make it a “Stone Soup” party! The idea of Stone Soup is taken from an old story. Though there are many variations, the soup is always started...

It's easy to gain weight with the abundance of homemade treats to consume and parties to attend. If you follow these 3 steps, you should be on your way to losing weight and gaining confidence...

Swap parties are a great idea and the holidays are a wonderful excuse to host one! Here are some fun ideas on green swap parties.