Month: November 2013
How to Get Out of Holiday Dish Duty
Have you ever experienced the post-Thanksgiving blues? Doctors will tell you that this is what happens when Turkey Day is done and “normal” life resumes. I’m no doctor, but I totally disagree. I believe the post-Thanksgiving blues start long before the turkey and stuffing have given way to the need for elastic pants.
Jennifer Love Hewitt Welcomes A Baby Girl
We just LOVE this baby news:Jennifer Love Hewitt and her husband (surprise!) Brian Hallisay welcomed their first child on Tuesday.The Client List star shared the news in a statement from her rep, saying that the couple was thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter.The little girl’s name? Autumn James Hallisay.Originally, the new parents had talked about waiting to get married until after the baby was born, but given the …
Black Friday Holiday Shopping Tips
Imagine waking up before dawn or camping out in a parking lot to spend hours waiting in line for the doors of your favorite store to open. It sounds crazy but bargain hunters all over the country do it every year on Black Friday. Are you one of them? If you’re planning to brave the crowds, we want to make sure that you’re properly prepared for the madness. So here to help you out are some great tips for smart shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Pre-shop Online
5 Easy Holiday Decor DIY Projects
The following is a guest post by storage and organization expert Laura McHolm, founder of NorthStar Moving Company.The holidays are upon us, one of the most wonderful times of the year! But with all the holiday shopping, parties and decor – it can also be the most expensive time of year.It’s easy to feel a little less than jolly about the seasons notoriously pricey reputation, but one area that doesn’t need …
Gluten-Free Cornbread Recipe
When I think of Thanksgiving, I often wonder about the first Thanksgiving and what that might have looked like.The first Thanksgiving occurred in the fall of 1621, between the Pilgrims and the native Wampanoag people. The meals were thought to have occurred for almost a week. Many of our modern-day traditional foods such as cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes were not even invented yet!Although our Thanksgiving meals have transformed over the years, I …