This video is so great. I love how it is “semi-homemade”. During the holidays who has time to do everything from scratch? I know with work and family, I love having simple and quick recipes. It seems like every time I throw a party I make these labor-intensive recipes that put me behind on schedule. [...]
Oh my goodness, how my heart sighs with joy when I hear the word “trifle”. Seriously, they have to be the most amazing dessert in the world. I have made an amazing trifle using store bought pound cake, lemon curd, Limoncello, homemade whipped cream, and fresh berries. Seriously, co-workers raved about it for weeks and [...]
Santa on the run, big trucks with lots of lights, happy kids and Christmas fun. Coca Cola has it all in this one. This is a fun advertisement form 2010 made by Coca Cola for Christmas. Enjoy!
(ARA) – The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect and mingle with family and friends. However, the stress of hosting holiday get-togethers can sometimes be discouraging. This year, avoid a festivity fiasco by keeping in mind the following five preparation tips: 1. Turn kitchen chatters into hostess helpers: The day before your party, dig [...]
(ARA) – Each year, 420 home fires occur during the holiday season, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 43, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Protection 1, the nation’s second-largest security provider, is offering 12 tips for a safer holiday to help reduce the chance of becoming a holiday fire casualty: 1. [...]
(NC)—Everyone knows the holidays are a time for giving to family and friends; however, it’s important to teach children about the multiple benefits of charitable giving as well. Habitat for Humanity Canada offers three charitable giving tips to help teach your children the importance of giving back this holiday season: 1 Make giving a family [...]
(ARA) – As holiday decor springs up and seasonal tunes begin to flood the airwaves, it’s time to embrace the most wonderful time of the year. If you didn’t line up on Black Friday, and decking the halls is something you typically save for the last-minute, not to worry. Lifestyle expert, celebrity stylist and television [...]
Interesting video promo showing Martha Stewart and Jennifer Garner making Christmas cookie bows and talking about their Christmas traditions. I love how Jennifer Garner talks about spending time in the kitchen with her sisters and being called “Puppy”. Did you see this Martha Stewart Christmas special? I’m bummed I missed it, but hopefully she’ll have [...]
I cannot believe how long the Simpsons have been around. It has to be almost 30 years now? Crazy!! Anyways, I always loved the Christmas episodes and the Mr. Plow episodes. Here is a clip of Bart’s version of “The Night Before Christmas”. Enjoy!
I think everyone who loves Christmas has their own set of unique Christmas traditions that make the day the best day of the year. Here are my traditions – some old, some new – that make Christmas so special in my household: It all starts on Thanksgiving weekend. Time to put up the tree and [...]