(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) – The holidays are about seasonal traditions and making merry with family and friends, but sometimes it can be overwhelming to have so many events to attend and to-do lists to complete. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans find the holiday season to be “somewhat” or “very” stressful, according to an About.com [...]

(NC)—Celebrating the holidays with faraway friends and family is getting easier and more affordable thanks to advances in Canada’s mobile phone market, says Anthony Booth, chief customer officer at Mobilicity, an unlimited wireless carrier. “Canadians are finally starting to enjoy lower wireless rates with unlimited plans that include free long distance across Canada and the [...]

(ARA) – Flat screen TVs are sure to be a popular holiday gift this year, as they’ve been for the past several holiday seasons. Last year, flat screen prices tumbled before the holiday shopping season, and retailers are likely to offer deals again this year. If a flat screen is on your wish list, or [...]

When I was growing up I looked forward to my mother ordering big boxes of Swiss Colony.  Meats, cheeses and especially, the petite fours delivered to my door before the big day.  Since I’ve grown up and now have a family of my own I think my palate has changed a bit.  I’m not sure [...]

After I got married in 2007 my husband and I started collecting Hallmark ornaments.  It all started with an adorable “Just Married” ornament I received from my sweet Mother-in-Law.  Since that time my husband and I have started giving each other special ornaments each year. The same year we received the “Just Married” ornament we [...]

I’m new to the world of Scentsy but I love it.  It is so lovely and makes my home smell wonderfully delicious.  That is truly saying a lot as I have three dogs that live indoors and sometimes, bless their hearts, they stink up the joint.  Another great thing about Scentsy is they offer a wonderful variety of smells made just [...]

“What would you like for Christmas?” This question, whether it comes from Grandma or the jolly man in red, seems easy enough. But as the options multiply and the shopping frenzy escalates, the answer becomes more and more complicated… and expensive! It is important to help children put the holiday season into perspective. Parents should [...]

  (ARA) – ‘Tis the season for wrapping, sending and giving holiday gifts to family and friends. This year, make your wrapping and packaging as memorable as the gift itself. With these simple, easy tips, you can add extra-special touches to your presents – and have fun doing it. Add charisma to plain packaging by [...]

I’m looking forward to trying the new Holiday Collection from Trapp Candles.  I have been a long time fan of Trapp because personally I think they’re quite possibly the best candles around.  Their motto is a “a bottle of perfume in every candle” and they they mean it!  Now the makers of this wonderful candle [...]