HGTV’s “Home For The Holidays” is a new one-hour holiday special premiering on Sunday, November 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. Here’s what the show has in store for viewers: · Monica Pedersen (from HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” series) has been building and decorating gingerbread houses with her mom since she was a little girl [...]
Holiday entertaining can feel overwhelming to even the most seasoned host. Between shopping, cooking, cleaning and decorating, it can feel like there’s no time left to enjoy the festivities. But with a little time management and some creativity, having friends and family over to celebrate can be fun again. A holiday hostess is always looking [...]
The weather is changing and the days are getting shorter, which means the holiday season is just around the corner. As you prepare to host family and friends, now is the time to dust off those old decorations and to consider some simple ideas to add a festive feel to your home this year. “The [...]
On November 25, get ready for A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All on DVD, featuring musical performers Feist, Toby Keith, Elvis Costello and others, as well as a video advent calendar, alternate endings and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the charity Feeding America. Songs performed on A Colbert Christmas include: “Another Christmas Song” [...]
When you’re the host, you make the decisions that you’re sure will show your guests a great time, whether it’s selecting the perfect canapé or the most danceable tunes. But there is far more to being a truly great host – you are also responsible for helping your guests enjoy your party responsibly and safely. [...]
For a great appetizer that can be prepared in advance and quickly cooked just before guests arrive, try making these delicious Ontario Veal Asparagus Bundles. Salty prosciutto, nutty Asiago cheese and succulent Homegrown Ontario veal scaloppini combine to make an appetizer wonderful for entertaining this holiday season. For more holiday recipe ideas, visit homegrownontario.ca. Ontario [...]
After the presents are purchased come the inevitable question: how to wrap them in such a way that’s both pleasing to the eye and good for the planet? Here are some sustainable, eco-friendly Christmas wrapping paper choices, as well as some DIY tips, all of which should help make your Christmas merry and green. Botanical Paper [...]
Calling all book lovers, photo collectors and DIY do-ers! Snapfish custom photo books just might be the perfect give and receive. Part of the fun is in the making, as there are so many options to choose from, including themes, sizes, colors and styles. You can also make your own 2009 calendars, Christmas cards and [...]
In the spirit of conservation, why not go green this year by using a recycled Christmas stocking? While perhaps the most eco-friendly way to go would be a good old sock, there are plenty of other materials that can be turned into stylish, fun and festive Christmas stockings. Here are some Christmas stockings trimmed with parts [...]
As the holidays fast approach, it’s easy to forget our pets in the hustle and bustle. But the holidays pose hazards for our furry friends. Luckily, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA) wants everyone to be aware of potential issues, so they have some tips to help everyone make it [...]