Holidays

For a little fun in the springtime, consider adding a Bunny Rabbit Cake to your dessert plans. This simple-to-follow plan will be fun for you and the kids. You'll be sure to have...

Thinking of planning a party for your mom, grandmother or maybe an auntie for Mother’s Day this year? Well, here are a couple of ideas that might help you as you plan your...

Ukrainian Easter eggs have been a tradition for centuries. Each egg in fact represents best wishes for friends and neighbors, especially when you hand them out as gifts.

Women's Day has now become global and has been designated as a national holiday in countries which recognize that in so many ways, the real heroes of our time are not the newsmakers,...

You and your family can make your own stockings in this simple and fun activity. Create a fun memory and a cherished object to hang for goodies at Christmas.

Caroling during the holidays is a wonderful gesture that puts many in the Christmas spirit. If caroling is something you really want to do this holiday season, pay close attention...

No date for V-Day? No Problem! Take charge and have a great night.

Sure, we can all keep our New Year's resolutions for the first couple of days! The tricky part comes when the novelty wears off. When the resolutions start to feel way too ambitious,...

This article describes how to set New Year's Resolutions for individuals and Managers .

Peppermint bark is the ultimate Christmas candy, and can cost quite a bit, too! By making your own peppermint bark, you can save money and treat your friends. Peppermint bark...

The tradition of packaging up leftover food, the day after Christmas, and given to the less fortunate, is a noble and worthy activity dating back to the mid-1800's in England....

Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats,...

For most of us in modern times, the only thing we know about figgy pudding is that it is in the Christmas carol "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Why not try making figgy...

Double packaging, some commercial dyes, and chemical-laced packing materials are not eco-friendly. What can you do to lessen the impact?

Unfortunately, not all of us have the resources to buy the Christmas gifts that we wish we could buy for our loved ones. However, Christmas gifts are not all about money spent!...

Christmas trees are fun for everyone. The whole family can go to the Christmas tree farm, pick out and cut a tree down, and decorate it. However, how do you take care of it to...

It's the time of giving. Christmas is approaching. We all have relatives and friends that could use a little extra moolah. What better gift to give than a financial gift? But...

A vegan Christmas dinner doesn't have to be bland or difficult. Follow the tips below for a feast your family and friends will remember for years.

If you’re reading this article, there’s a very good chance that you’ve already spent hours, if not days, racking your brain over what to get your geek this year. I’ve seen...

If you are lost in the season, here is a good article to get you back on track.

Computers have made it easy for anyone to create an annual Christmas letter, but do your readers think of "ho, ho, ho" or "oh, no, no" when they get your mail? Follow these tips...

This article will help people prepare themselves with answers to those embarrassing questions that are asked at family gatherings. Everyone can relate to what I am talking about.

Make sure Santa's elves know what to build your kids for Christmas this year. Help your child write a letter to Santa and make sure everyone is happy on Christmas morning.

Buying gifts for coworkers can be a tricky business. When should you do it, and how much should you spend? Is it going to be awkward if a colleague buys you a Christmas present...

Applying the art of steadfastness in your yoga practice can be a lifelong journey. Yet begin today, and you will be inspired by the positive transformation of your mind, moods...

This article will teach you how to make beautiful ornaments that your family will enjoy for years to come. Each ornament may be personalized to represent your family.

Shopping for a gift can be difficult when buying for someone who has everything. These tips can help save time in finding the perfect gift.

There are lots of factors you need to consider when buying a videogame for someone else. This article will show you where to look.

Keeping a Christmas tree fresh can be quite simple. With a little care, your Christmas tree should thrive for five weeks. Unless you cut your tree down yourself within the past...

Eggs were a luxury in the peasant shtetls and rarely were they available in sufficient numbers to find their way into latkes. This easy recipe is the real deal.

Eggnog is a traditional holiday treat, but most of us are used to drinking it straight from a carton from the supermarket. Making it at home is easy and much tastier than the...

Host a decadent Christmas party this year, it's not too late to start planning! You'll need music, food, and of course, guests!

Children instinctively love animals and want to make sure they are treated well, and reindeer are no exception! The following "recipe" will ensure that, along with cookies for...

The world of cigars can take a lifetime to understand, so it only makes sense that looking at this world from the outside can be overwhelming. If your man smokes cigars, buying...

This article will help you to send your loved ones who are stationed around the world a great holiday gift.

I've sampled Craigslist for years in hundreds of transactions as seller and buyer. With a sharp eye, patient attitude, careful approach and willingness to bend, you’ll acquire...

Having a hard time coming up with Christmas thank-you gifts for teachers, employers, or your Secret Santa? Create fun and appreciated candy jars by the dozen and keep them on...

Traditionally celebrated on the busiest shopping day of the year - November 23, the day after Thanksgiving - Buy Nothing Day is a "holiday" to help us remember that "buying stuff"...

Give the birds in your garden a helping hand this Christmas (or any other winter day) by making them a bird cake. Then sit back and watch them flock to your bird table.

Azaleas are popular houseplants during the holiday season and will flower again in spring if correctly cared for.

With a little bit of effort, you can harvest your own home-grown, ultra-fresh new potatoes for Christmas dinner.

Poinsettias are colorful plants that are popular during the holiday period. But these tropical natives require careful handling if they are to look their best.

Christmas cacti are popular houseplants, often living for many years and being passed down through families. If they are to flower during the holiday period, then they need special...

Avast, me hearties! Yer dutiful Cap’n invites ye t' lend yer ear t’ his words o’ wisdom. Let none o’ ye doubt me words, ‘pon pain o’ death! Aye, this be the best...

While your pirate heaves ho, you’ll be heaving your bosom. Here are a few tips on how to let your inner wench seize the day:

Ah, the smell of gunpowder hanging in the air on the Fourth of July... the crackling and sparkling, the giant displays that light up clouds of smoke, the tar marks and refuse strewn...

Kids love to give gifts almost as much as they like receiving them! It gives them a sense of independence and accomplishment and helps to make them feel good about making someone...

The coming of the new year brings not only a fresh beginning but also an end to the busy holiday season. A New Year's vacation can be a great way for people who want to celebrate...

The clock is counting down the final seconds of the current year. It's New Year's Eve, and where are you? At a boring office party? Freezing in Times Square surrounded...

For many people, the perfect Christmas is one spent at home, sitting around their own Christmas tree, opening gifts and eating a home-cooked meal. For many others, though, Christmas...