I love Bill Murray – he is all time comedic genius and makes me crack up just looking at him. When I married my husband he introduced me to his favorite Christmas movie, Scrooged. Scrooged is a 1988 American comedy film, a modernization of Charles Dickens’ novella, A Christmas Carol. The film was produced and [...]
(NC)—While holiday decorating often begins with the Christmas tree, it doesn’t have to end there. As the importance of outdoor living space has increased, so too has the variety of holiday décor options. Lights Outdoor lights will help make your home the most festive house on the block. Insider Tip:A good rule of thumb is [...]
This is a super silly and fun little video for all you Christmas & cat-loving people out there. I know my sister, who is a total cat-lover is going to crack up watching this one! By the way, my Shih Tzu, Bella, got very upset with me for watching this one! The video must use [...]
When you hear “you’ll shoot your eye out” doesn’t it just scream CHRISTMAS TIME. I cannot think of a more iconic Christmas movie then A Christmas Story! Ralphie, bullies, Ovaltine, a Christmas tree, a cuss word, a duck, and a whole lot of fun make this movie so memorable. Having grown up, well at least [...]
I have to say I have a girl crush on Nigella Lawson. She is amazing. She loves food and the way she describes it is so luscious. The quick video is another one on how to make a Christmas trifle. I love the combination of chocolate and cherry, and more specifically Black Forest. I think [...]
(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. [...]
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 [...]
(ARA) – Drug abuse. Divorce. Homelessness. Imprisonment. Little Forrest has witnessed them all. With his father in prison and his mom lost in a haze of drug abuse, Forrest’s maternal grandparents took custody of him when he was just 2 years old. For Forrest, his dad’s prison sentence seemed like a punishment for him, too. [...]
Christmas is coming and so is the time to make gingerbread houses! To get us all in the mood here is a short video with a collection of some seriously good gingerbread houses.
(ARA) – Whether it’s for the holidays or another big occasion, hosting people in your home can be both gratifying and stressful. It can be especially tricky when you’re entertaining out of town guests for days at a time. By planning ahead, you can avoid some of the common pitfalls that can cause a gathering [...]