One of my favorite things about the holidays is our Advent calendar. First of all, who doesn’t love a countdown? Next, because our advent calendar is filled with activities, it allows me to think about all of the things that make Christmas so… Read More
It’s Cyber Monday! You may have stood in long lines on Friday to get some great Black Friday deals, and now you might be eagerly ready for some pretty fantastic online bargains today. Making purchases online is different than bringing packages home from… Read More
Nothing impresses guests (particularly the 10 and under crowd) more than a festively dressed up dinner table. Most nights in our house we just set the plates, silverware, cups and napkins on moments before the food moves in. Why not make this Thanksgiving… Read More
Thanksgiving is a holiday of food and family, but it is also a holiday of American tradition and history. If you can combine those things, then you have just experienced a great Thanksgiving! The following recipes can give you and your children an… Read More
Every Thanksgiving my husband and I have the same conversation. I ask him what he would like to see served for dessert on Thanksgiving and he always reminds me of his preference for chocolate over pumpkin pie. I then renew my quest for… Read More
Thanksgiving is a holiday of happiness and gratitude. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? However, if you are hosting your family and/or friends for Thanksgiving or are a major contributor to Thanksgiving somewhere else, then you know how much work goes into it. There are… Read More
Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and gratitude with historical significance. That is my kind of holiday. Nurturing an appreciation in children for Thanksgiving is easy when you make it fun. Here are a list of activities and games that you can do… Read More
Whether or not you consider yourself crafty, crafts are a great way to celebrate a season or holiday. They make nice decorations, terrific teaching tools, and great opportunities for some quality family time. Here are a list of crafts found from around the… Read More
As we head into the holiday season, there are many ingredients that are good to have on hand. Your first step is to go through the spices and baking supplies that you already have and begin to do a thorough examination of the… Read More
Nothing is more comforting than a hot bowl of soup on a chilly evening. November is the time of the year to adopt a soup-state-of-mind. Soup is a one-pot meal. It’s quick and simple to prepare. Many soup recipes can be easily converted… Read More
