Christmas

Money is tight right now, and with the holidays coming up quickly, budget is a huge issue for many families. It is possible to be very frugal and still get nice gifts for your family and friends!

Who doesn't want to save money this holiday season?

Debating on whether or not to join the shopping frenzy at the stores this year for the infamous Black Friday sales? How about getting online rather than a line for Cyber Monday as an alternative? ...

It seems like Christmas is just around the corner all year long! Families stress about buying decorations, food, and presents with their budgets, and many times Christmas isn't as fun for the...

Is there somebody in your life who seems to be addicted to TV programs about food? Do they have their remotes set to automatically go to the Food TV network? Will they cancel previous...

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The holidays are supposed to bring families closer, but many of us only feel increased stress and pressure to spend during the holiday season. Forget about getting to the mall by 5 a.m. on Black...

The holidays are a magical time of year, especially for a child. Starting a Christmas tradition will provide you and your family with happy memories to last a lifetime. The elf calendar is a fun...

Sending out Christmas cards each year kicks off the holiday seasons and spreads joy to friends and family that live both near and far. If you want your cards to be a memorable keepsake then adding...

Who doesn’t love Chocolate Chip cookies? No one! These inexpensive, adorable cookie mix jars make the perfect gift for coworkers, family or friends. They are very easy to make and will bring a...

When Christmas time is just around the corner, family and friends inevitably have the question, "What do you want for Christmas?" This rings even more true if you have children. Here is...

There are many easy and fun crafts to do at this time of year. They can be made for gifts, a profit, or for yourself. They don't have to cost a fortune either.

Through the years our stockings have held exciting gifts - Large or small. Although stockings are a great place to hide the “Big Gift” for your loved ones, there are also lots of really fun small...

During the holiday season, it's important to give each special person in your life just the right gift. You want them to enjoy and use the gift, but how do you do that without going broke or...

There comes a time in every parent's life when a child asks the dreaded question, "Is there really a Santa Claus?" Crossing that line from fantasy to reality can be tough for a child....

We have all gotten them...the perfectly hideous sweater, the fruit cake that is so bad, you would sooner eat the box that it came in, the cologne that smells like a mixture of Noxema and...

Are you tired of trying to rush between Thanksgiving & Christmas through all the crowds to shop for Christmas? My way makes it easy & pain free & you can have all of your shopping done...

Do you get the best deals on Black Friday? How can you get ready? How can the internet help? Too busy on Black Friday to go out and shop? Beat the rush! Why not find the best online deals!

The hottest toys for Christmas 2009 are the Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters. These toys are interactive hamsters that have their own Zhu Zhu Pets Fun House, Adventure Ball, Hamstermobile & Garage, etc....

How to get off the "too much stuff, not enough joy" Christmas routine with one change with your children.

This is a favorite Christmas gift for my whole family -- and so easy and inexpensive for me! Even if you're not the office geek (yup, that's me!), if you have Microsoft Publisher you can make a...

" MONEY ORDERS " One little girl came up to tell Snata what she wanted for christmas,I asked her name."Becky" she said smiling.We talked for awhile .I finally...

Some people enjoy receiving Christmas letters, some don't. Usually they are form letters sent to family and friends. I enjoy reading some, others are meaningless to me.

Trying to get your Christmas shopping list together or working on gathering those last minute gifts? Never fear! Read on, and soon you will be on your way to finishing everything up with time to...

The wish lists of your friends and family members are getting bigger, but your wallet is getting smaller. Just because you're strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't give great Christmas gifts! ...

The Christmas holidays may be the best time to introduce the concept of generosity to children. By being "generous", I mean going beyond just "sharing" toys and gifts that they...

In this article you will learn the basics on how to save a LOT of money for the holidays through careful shopping!

Everybody knows that over the years, Christmas has dramatically turned from the focus on our savior's birth into a greedy consumeristic holiday. Many of us feel guilt over side stepping the true...

To celebrate a child's eighth Christmas, tie the number eight into holiday gifts. For example, buy a children's CD with eight tracks or an ornament that commemorates the eighth Christmas....

Christmas is a fun time...so make it even more fun by getting a gag gift for your coworker, relative, friend, or business acquaintance. Here are ideas for gag Christmas gift giving that will put...

Nothing is more tough than dealing with relatives that we are angry at, hold grudges against, or act ridiculous at family events & holidays. Family knows just how to push your buttons, and...

Do you have stacks of photos? Shoeboxes of photo CDs? Most stashed under a bed or in a closet? You could be using those photos right now to create terrific photo gifts for Christmas and holiday...

Well kiddies its gettin' close to that time again. Christmas Hanukkah or what ever you celebrate, if your like me its time to drench everything in festive decor. In this article, I'll give you the...

It's not too early to start Christmas shopping well before the first leaves fall--especially if you suffer from procrastination, dread of shopping on "Black Friday" or fear of...

Every year our neighborhood likes to get together for what is commonly known as a "round robin". It is a multi-house party. You start at one home and after about 1 1/2 -2 hours you move...

Sometimes just one Christmas a year is not enough! You might find it fun to celebrate Christmas in the summer or fall! Follow these steps to have a fun "Christmas" any time of the year!

Turn magazines into a project that will be cherished for years to come. Make a "P I Shoofly" hunt book, similar to a "Where's Waldo" & "I Spy", for your family...

Start a Christmas tradition that will enchant your family & those who receive a Christmas Box as a gift! A simple box filled with fun, creativity, keepsakes &...? It's not the Box itself...

Our search for love, adventure and a better way of life sometimes prompted us to travel the high seas. Now, there are countless interracial marriages and migration. But how do you preserve...

I love decorating for Christmas. I have ornaments from every year since I married and even decorations I’ve kept since I first moved out on my own (which happens to have been quite a few years...

Believe it or not, Christmas has come—and gone. Time to burn the tree, repackage your lights, and cart away your Christmas music collection. Or is it? If you find it hard to cross off that special...

For a tasty treat that wont disappoint, follow my very easy steps on how to create Holiday crispy treats that melt in your mouth with a sweet flavor that will make your taste buds jump up &...

Wouldn't it be great if you could share yet another wonderful Christmas tradition with your child? Well now you can! Every year there are several ways for children to "track" the...

Statistics have always shown an increase in the number of accidents in the home when we are exposed to a change in routine, unusual distractions and increased stress levels. These factors all come...

The spirit of Christmas is a very real thing of course, but keeping the illusion of Santa Claus alive for your children until they can understand the concept may require parents to conjure some...

Everyone has heard the age old tradition of kissing under a mistletoe at Christmas time. What lots of people don't know is whether or not they should use it this Christmas due to...well, all the...

Add crushed hard peppermint candies to the dough with the chocolate chips

Whether this is your first Veggie Family Dinner or you are a Pro, there is something about the entire family coming together that can turn a harmless diet choice into a sideshow at your expense....

Tradition says if you're standing under the mistletoe, you want to be kissed. It's always a nicer perk when that kiss comes from someone you love. Unfortunately, unless we come out and say exactly...

This year donations to "Toys for Tots" is down by 1/3 from last year in large part because of our economic woes. Buy you don't have to have a lot of money to donate to "Toys for...