Here is a simple project that will dress up any flat surface in your home for the holidays. Mantles, sideboards, bookcases and coffee tables can be decorated instantly with just a quick trip into...
Don't make the mistake of waiting until Thanksgiving morning to start preparing your meal. If nothing else, you need a few days to start defrosting your turkey. Here's a game plan for a standard...
Food defines holiday get-togethers. Thanksgiving wouldn't be the
same without turkey and stuffing, and crispy potato latkes during
Hanukkah are mandatory. As your calendar books up during the...
Whether you're a new bride, homeowner or a chronic festivities flop, the stress of hosting a holiday dinner party can sometimes be less than jolly. Fortunately, with a little creativity and...
Oscar the Grouch is one of the most well-known Sesame Street characters, and thus a popular costume idea for people of all ages. Creating an Oscar costume includes two major parts. First is...
Food can make or break a celebration. If the food is appropriate and tastes great, then everyone is happy and has a good time. If the food is inappropriate no one eats and you may hear a lot of...
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes to a close, a relaxing and low-key New Year's Day brunch is a perfect way to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. Follow...
The Christmas season brings good cheer, good times and good food. If you are in charge of picking food for the office Christmas party, there are several things to consider. Give some careful...
Hosting a Halloween party can be a frightening experience. But just because the spooks are out, doesn't mean you have to run and hide. Like most parties, planning ahead is a sure way to keep the...
These fireplace logs take a while to make, but make spectacular fires for the holidays as they burn with green flames!
These colorful pinecones are lovely for the holidays. You can make them in green, crimson, yellow-orange. Add them to your fire for a quick display of multicolored flames. They only last for a...
In times past the annual fall harvest was a time of great celebration. Farmers and their families would gather for dances and other social activities once all the hard work of the year was...
If you are hosting a holiday party and your in-laws are attending, there may be mounting pressure to impress your guests. Although it was by choice (or even if it wasn't), you still have to make...
Bring back the magic of the holiday season this year with a Pollyanna, Secret Santa, Secret Snowflake or Kris Kringle gift exchange.
These anonymous gift exchanges are perfect for offices,...
Christmas Eve is a special and exciting day. Your kids will be bouncing off the walls with anticipation of the bounty of gifts they hope to receive from Santa. So why not make it memorable? On...
You don't have to be a scrooge to have an environmentally-conscious Christmas. You just have to rethink your decorations and gift-giving. And you will probably find that your family and friends...
Not only is it Saturday, but it's also the same day as your best friend's birthday, your parent's anniversary and your co-worker's baby shower. Stop! Before you decide on which one to cancel on,...
With temperatures reaching the eighties during the Los Angeles "winter," it can be difficult to get into the Christmas spirit--even in Tinseltown. These tips should give you some ideas of how and...
A haunted house can be a scary adventure for a child. There are ways though to make a frighteningly fun haunted house for even the littlest of goblins without scaring them. This is a fun project...
Autumn is a great time to use natural products for decoration. To maximize the scents and the feel of the season, use these apple votives to decorate any room. They are particularly festive for a...
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