Holiday Entertaining

An inexpensive way to gather friends during the holiday season is to host a cookie exchange. Invite some guests who bring a dozen cookies for each guest to take home and a dozen to share during...

Halloween is now upon us and given the recession, a lot of people may not have the funds to dress up like Shrek this year. Here are some cheap ideas to put together a great homemade Halloween...

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to try new recipes. Here is a recipe that incorporates traditional thanksgiving ingredients into one main dish or side dish.

The holidays are a busy time for everyone, especially if you are hosting the holiday dinner. It seems like there is never enough time to shop for groceries, cook the food and clean and decorate...

Halloween is a great time for both kids and adults. As kids they get to dress up as their favorite character. They can be funny or scary or happy. As adults we always remember the fun we had...

A good party has little to do with the amount of money spent. It has much to do with the amount of planning and attention to detail. Here are suggestions on how to plan a good party.

As party time rolls around, it is time to dig out those appetizer recipes. This is a tasty easy recipe for a Cheese filled packet appetizer. These are a great idea for lunch parties, football...

Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the smells, the foods, the foliage, and the crisp air. It is the perfect time to be outside and enjoying the beautiful earth.

When decorating a holiday table for six, you must be able to make the table look festive and cheerful without being too cluttered. With six place settings, it's easy for your table to quickly...

Yes, it's almost that time of year again and I'm sure you want to have a fantastic holiday feast with all the trimmings and decorations but you don't want to spend all that money. We all know that...

Halloween is a particularly fun time to create foods that look bad but taste good. Choose a mixture of hot and cold, spicy and sweet, fruit, vegetable and meat dishes to prepare an entire meal...

Everyone goes through the winter and spring seasons anxiously awaiting the arrival of summer. Vacations, watermelon, walks on the beach.... we sure do love taking advantage of the heat! But then...

Easy and delicious, this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf has been the center of my family's holidays for years. We make tons of loaves and give them away as presents to co-workers, teachers, friends,...

Here's a little guide of all that is interesting & spooky about the Halloween season. If you need some suggestions on things to do come October, this might be helpful.

Those BIG strike-anywhere matchboxes…hate to just throw them away? Thought about where you put the burnt match you just used from the big box? Need something to do with them? This article will...

Hosting a big holiday meal for family and friends can put a strain on the wallet. Since spending is already in overdrive during the holiday season, anything you can do to cut corners without...

Autumn is a time to celebrate. The heat of summer is abating and the harvest is being gathered. Consider celebrating the season with festive cupcakes in a variety of colors and flavors. Seasonal...

When entertaining for the holidays, nothing sets the tone for your event quite like a beautifully decorated table. From linens to centerpieces, your table becomes the focal point of the room....

Christmas is right around the corner, and of course you have your little ones gifts taken care of (if you have little ones). However, if you are like most families, on Christmas, you usually have...

Everyone loves bouncers or moonwalks at their party! Some companies offer a customer pick-up option, this eHow is for those who would like crystal clear directions on how to properly instal your...

Summer is a time of relaxation and enjoyment. Summer comes and goes. It happens once a year. You can waste the entire summer or you can turn it into a great time. Here are 5 different ways to...

Just when you think you finally got everything you wanted you find out that there is something else you wish you had. Its the culture we live in. There is always something better coming out. There...

Since drinking began, people have made toasts to others health, wealth, new babies, new jobs and anything else you can think of. You may end up in a situation where you have to give a toast and...

How To Make The Tastiest Spaghetti and Meatballs This is great for a Sunday Night

Many of us are on a tight budget that won't allow us to travel to exotic destinations for spring break. If you happen to fall into this category then no worries, most often there are ways to enjoy...

For a lot of us this year, taking a Spring Break vacation just isn’t in the cards. But there are still ways to escape the stresses of work and school.

This recipe is delicious and quite a crowd pleaser. Try it on Thanksgiving or Christmas or anytime entertaining friends and family in the fall. Fresh pumpkin makes this especially good.

Hosting a holiday, party, or event can be a stressful and overwhelming endeavor but with a little organization and early planning, you can host with ease and grace.

Everywhere you go this time of year, you hear Christmas music. At the mall, downtown, at your job, on television, you're hearing "Sleigh bells ring, are you listening .." Some of the...

Times are tough but that doesn’t mean you have to nix your annual holiday party! Use the following tips to through a fabulous holiday get-together that’s easy on your wallet.

Making peace in one's family is sometimes difficult and time consuming but here are a few tips that might help.

Is there a constant debate between family or your circle of friends over who will host the holiday dinner? Perhaps it is time to try something new! A progressive dinner will add an exciting...

Thanksgiving is often thought of as a time to relax and give thanks to our loved ones, but stressing out about dinner can turn Turkey Day into a nightmare. Are YOU cooking this year? If you’re...

Holiday season for many means parties, formal dinners and family get-togethers. The classic open house is a wonderful way to open your home to friends and family without the stress of a specific...

Party favors, the little gifts that are placed on tables or given out to guest at parties and celebrations. They range from almonds wrap in a beautiful mesh material to elaborate gifts placed in...

The holiday season is fastly approaching and with the holidays comes at home entertaining. Nothing can pout a damper on a gather more than when a guest spills a glass of red wine on your brand...

The Holidays are upon us and now is the time to get prepared for the holidays. Company will be coming over, gifts to buy, cards to mail, dinners to cook. One way you can have fun is to take it...

Does the idea of spending a lot of money this holiday season make you cringe? Have you been trying to save money during this tough economic time? Are you afraid the holidays will put your family...

At some point during this holiday season (or during the non-holiday months), you may be invited to a potluck lunch or dinner (or may decide to throw one yourself). If you're the invitee, here are...

Create an environment of warmth and elegance at the dining room table.

One of the most festive and traditional events of the year is the Christmas dinner. Whether you are entertaining at home with a small group of friends and family, or you are hosting a large...

Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away and you are planning on having several guests over. How do you prepare your house without having to take a week off of work just to get it ready?

My Great Grandmother used to make this variation on traditional cranberry sauce. Although she died long before I was born and left no recipe, she must've been whispering in my ear because my mom...

A Christmas party is a great opportunity to spend an evening with friends, exchanging gifts and have a nice time visiting over food and drinks. There are many different things that you can do to...

Hosting a holiday cookie exchange is a great way to get a variety of cookies without all the work. It's also a chance to get together with friends and take a break from all the craziness of the...

If you are looking to plan meals for house guests, there are simple steps you can take to ensure each meal is enjoyable for all parties involved. The steps that follow will help take the stress...

When it comes to hosting guests, the guest bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house. The cleanliness and freshness of that space or the lack thereof is crucial to providing a...

It's only 7 weeks until we celebrate Thanksgiving and now is a good time to start preparations. With money so tight, you can request help from your guests so all can enjoy. You can accomplish...

Although the holiday season should be a time of joy, for many people it is a stressful time of year. Whether it's money problems, stress at work or simply having more people at home than usual,...