May 21, 2012

Christmas Party Game Ideas for Kids

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What is a party without party games? Boring, right? Why not plan on adding some fun to the party by including a few entertaining games this year. The older kids would love to help set them up and keep the younger one’s entertained. It helps keep them out of the kitchen while you are putting [...]

Winterize Your Car Before That Big Holiday Trip

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The car is the second most expensive purchase after your home. If you plan on keeping your car in top working order, winterizing your car each year is a must. The following tips will help you know what you need to do to winterize your car before the cold weather arrives and your stuck not [...]

Avoid That Holiday Stress

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Every year children and adults alike look forward to the holidays. Along with the fun there’s also a good deal of stress to get things done and all the emotions the holidays can bring up. Here are some ideas that may help you avoid the holiday stress and enjoy it much more. Don’t dwell on [...]

Family Holiday Travel Checklist

The holidays are busy for travelers. Families everywhere take trips to visit relatives that they haven’t seen in a while. It is advisable to be prepared if you need to travel. There’s nothing worse than getting on the road, or arriving at your final destination, and realizing that you forgot something important. If your family [...]

Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas

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Everyone loves getting gifts that come from the heart. What shows this better than gifts made by hand? While this may make some people panic at the thought of trying to make something arts and crafts, it really isn’t that hard to make a nice gift for someone.  Also remember that homemade doesn’t necessarily mean [...]

A History of Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving has been celebrated as a national holiday in the United States since President Abraham Lincoln signed the proclamation in 1863. The holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year to remember to be thankful for the successful harvest of the year. There’s more to the history of Thanksgiving than this, though, [...]

5 Frugal Ways To Save During The Holidays

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With Christmas and Thanksgiving around the bend, everyone is doing their best to accommodate the incoming family and friends that will soon descend upon them. From spending money on decorations and food to gifts and the economy still tanking many are looking for new and creative ways to save during the Holidays. Below let’s take [...]

Thanksgiving Turkey Craft

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We all know turkeys are popular at Thanksgiving time, both as the main dish and as decorations. There are many different ways to create a nice turkey that may become a tradition in decorating for years to come.  Each year you can have fun finding a new way to come up with a different turkey [...]

Day 26 – First REAL Snow

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We had snow on Thursday night, but it was also just a dusting. It stopped before midnight and then was just frozen slushy on the yard. Not that this has turned out any better but we at least got to see it snowing hard before it started melting. I love the snow. I don’t have [...]

Cornucopia Centerpiece

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One of the most recognizable symbols of Thanksgiving is a cornucopia, or horn of plenty. It represents a bountiful harvest. It can make a lovely centerpiece on any holiday table. There are many different ways you could make a cornucopia, using different materials, many of which you can find around your home. By using a [...]