Category: Holidays
Thanksgiving Hostess Checklist
Every family tells its share of classic disasters at the holidays. Prevent your Thanksgiving event from becoming a family legend by planning ahead. A checklist for all of your hosting duties ensures the turkey isn’t still frozen and the guests are entertained. Referring to a list reduces the chances of omitting an important step in the preparation process.
How to Create New Holiday Traditions
The holidays can be so hectic, sometimes you just want to crawl in a hole. But for kids, the holidays are a time of wonder and magic. Their expectant nature requires that parents do everything within their power to keep the spirit of the season alive and well if for no other reason than the kids. Creating new traditions is a great way to make the holidays more special for your kids and your family.
How to Trim the Tree with Kids
Holiday traditions can be wonderful times for building strong family bonds that will last a lifetime. One of the most cherished holiday season activities is the trimming of the tree. For children, the time is magical and a tradition they look forward to each Christmas season. Depending on how old your children are, tree trimming requires a little bit of discipline.
Alternative Trick-or-Treat Activities
Halloween is a great holiday for children. The excitement of dressing up for the holiday, going to school and being around friends and family is overshadowed by just one thing: candy. Most children love it, and there’s no better time to stockpile a good supply of the stuff than on Halloween night with a few hours of trick-or-treating. But stories in the news about people placing harmful substances in the candy have put a damper on the fun of trick-or-treating, and many people have found other ways to enjoy the holiday without it.
How to Make Witch’s Brew Punch
Halloween is a time for all those little ghouls, ghosts and the occasional princess in the house to enjoy some tasty spider and cut-off finger cookies and then wash them down with an eerie concoction called Witch’s Brew. Of course, the stories you can make up will keep the kids guessing exactly what’s in it, but you don’t need the eye of a toad or hair of a newt for this drink.