Whether dining with friends or gathering with family, setting the mood for a special holiday meal begins with a festive table. With a little creativity, setting the perfect holiday scene does not need to take too much time or money. Here are a few tips that won’t blow the budget: Centrepieces Wrap small boxes with [...]

The picture-perfect turkey and all the fixings—it’s what the whole family looks forward to every year at Christmas. However, with today’s hectic schedules, there’s not enough time to fuss over the holiday feast. This leaves many cooks in search of quick and easy meal solutions, even during the tradition-steeped holidays. Because holiday time means quality [...]

Entertaining friends and family during the holiday season is one of the most popular traditions. Choosing an elegant theme for your next holiday party will add an element of sophistication to the get-together. By adding almonds to your holiday treats you can make your favourite recipes extraordinary without sacrificing taste. There are many ways to [...]

’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 [...]

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 [...]

When you think of the holidays, what comes to mind? For some, it’s spending time with loved ones, traditional family meals and joyful gift giving occasions. For others, it’s the cooking, cleaning and toiling that comes with having holiday guests. There are numerous tips and tricks to help you save valuable time when preparing for [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]