Women often look to red carpet events to get ideas to incorporate the latest trends in fashion and beauty into their holiday look. Unlike celebrities, most of us don’t have access to the stylists and makeup artists usually required to pull off these looks. But with the right beauty tricks and products, looking red-carpet ready [...]
‘Tis the season for decorating and gift-giving. But don’t overlook important holiday safety techniques just because you’re feeling jolly. To ensure a safe and festive holiday season, CSA International, a global certification and testing organization, advises everyone to check the following lists twice for tips on smart shopping, indoor and outdoor decorating and maintaining a [...]
’Tis the season for planning the perfect holiday celebrations with family, friends and coworkers, and many hosts are thinking ahead to decide what food to serve, what music to play and what decorations to hang. If you’re inviting guests over for a party, follow these simple tips to promote responsible holiday revelry and help everyone [...]
Delicious Ideas for More Convenient, Healthier Holiday Cooking (ARA) – We’ve all seen the statistics revealing that many of us are guilty of overindulging during the holiday season. Stress, frequent holiday parties and the office candy dish are all common culprits that can contribute to adding a few extra pounds by the end of [...]
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year. – Charles Dickens. I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good-will to men! – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all [...]
This is the last time President Bush and the First Lady will be celebrating the holiday season in the White House, and HGTV will be there to show how they are celebrating the holiday season before exiting the premises so the new tenants can move in. “White House Christmas 2008,” HGTV’s new TV special, premiers [...]
Here are Christmas song games that can be played at office Christmas parties and family Christmas get-togethers and are fun for all ages! Christmas Song Pictionary There are so many different Christmas songs out there, that it’s easy to play a challenging Christmas song pictionary game using solely Christmas songs. To set up the game, write [...]
The holidays are always a time for giving, not only of gifts to family and friends, but also to organizations supporting different causes. This year, consider some new ways to give good gifts while also supporting the issues most important to you, your friends and your family. One way to shop for gifts while supporting [...]
Planning a celebration for an upcoming holiday, a birthday party or a baby shower? Please your guests and the planet by taking part in the latest party planning trend — eco-friendly parties and events. More and more party hosts are delighting their guests and finding ways to “green” their celebrations. According to a survey conducted [...]
Comedy.com recently launched their inaugural “Roast Santa” competition. Users can submit their funniest joke poking fun at Jolly Old St. Nick until Dec. 19 for the chance to win a $250 prize. Whether submissions are naughty or nice, the most creative joke will be selected as the winner by Comedy.com. Submissions can be made on [...]