Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness
If you*re like me, the holidays always have a way of sneaking in. And - like an unexpected visitor who shows up the week I haven't cleaned my home - I'm caught in a frenzy, desperate to scrape up the tumbleweeds of cat fur and make the place look presentable.... Read More
Successful Holiday Gift Giving Starts with a Plan
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the clock is ticking down as we grow closer to the holiday festivities. By now, many have either started thinking about what they are going to purchase for those on their gift list ? others are in full holiday shopping mode.... Read More
Easter Flowers
Easter is Sunday, March 27th! Don't forget the flowers! Your spring celebration is the perfect setting for beautiful flowers! You can also have a lovely floral gift delivered to your loved ones for Easter!A popular choice for Easter is the Easter lily. The Easter lily's true name is Bermuda lily.... Read More
Honoring our Fathers
This weekend as we celebrate Father's Day, take an opportunity to express gratitude for the many wonderful fathers we see giving their love, support and guidance to our children on a daily basis.Personally, in my own life, I am surrounded by them. From my own father, to my father-in-law, my... Read More
Vastu Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
Fun, though they are intended to be, The Holidays can be a time of stress for many. Vastu can help you experience a peaceful, prosperous, and harmonious holiday season.How the science of Vastu affects the quality of your life can be compared to how an antenna affects the quality of... Read More
Top 15 Valentines Day Quotations
"If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were."-- Anonymous"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give -- which is everything."-- Anonymous"The best proof of love is trust."--... Read More
Christmas Mourning
Deecember is a cruel month. Christmas sales, decorations, advertisements -everyone seems so happy and cheerful - it's easy to feel alone.It's precisely at these happy times that the loss of our loved one can be felt the strongest. We remember only too well who is missing.Whether our loss was recent... Read More
Decorating for a Victorian Christmas
Berry Manor Inn owner, Cheryl Michaelsen wouldn't admit it, but with all the research she's done on Victorian tradition for the inn many consider her an expert, especially when it comes to celebrating a Victorian Christmas. Her Victorian-style inn offers the ideal backdrop to showcase venerated Victorian traditions throughout the... Read More
Tropical Christmas
I can recall from my days in England, watching television at Christmas and seeing how others celebrated across the world. At one time I used to think about people in Australia, who seemed to be featured on the news every Christmas Day: "it's not like Christmas, hot weather and going... Read More
Fun Halloween Party Themes and Ideas
Halloween is the day of the year that has the most parties thrown in its honor. Everyone loves to dress up and attend Halloween parties with their friends. Most people end up getting several invitations to different Halloween parties that are often on the same night. If you are planning... Read More
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have... Read More
The History And Origin Of Valentines Day
The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in... Read More
Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating
You're tired. You've worked hard all week. Suddenly, the kids... Read More
Tropical Christmas
I can recall from my days in England, watching television... Read More
A Mothers Day Prayer! Mamma Whispered Softly!
Patty Lovelace Country MusicVerse #1 Through the back window of... Read More
How to Create an Irresistible Valentine?s Day Centerpiece
Valentine's Day is just around the corner which of course... Read More
Spice Up Your Life with an Adventure Holiday!
Are you bored with the routine of city life? Do... Read More
Are You Truly Thankful For Everything?
Thanksgiving is the time of year when we stop and... Read More
Celebrate Parks Day, Everyday this Summer!
Canada's Parks Day falls on July 16'th this year. First... Read More
Spooky Halloween Party Ideas
Are you looking for special Halloween party ideas that will... Read More
Secrets to a Stress Free Holiday
December and all the excitement that comes with it can... Read More
A Christmas Tradition - Vintage Ornaments
Traditional hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments never seem to go out... Read More
Tips for Planning an Egg-stra Special Easter Party
Bunnies & chicks, colourful eggs, and the hunt for hidden... Read More
The Cheapest Christmas Ever!
Have you ever said "I wish we didn't have to... Read More
Dont Want Another Carpet Sweeper This Year For Christmas?
Unique "Drop-A-Hint" Plan Sends Your Gift Wishes Via E-mailSure, they... Read More
Strategies for Surviving Holiday Dinners, Family Events and Other War Zones
No matter how well we may have weathered our basic... Read More
Celebrate the 4th and Help a Soldier
My good friend, Rae, just called and suggested having a... Read More
Top 25 Thanksgiving Quotations
"It is therefore recommended ... to set apart Thursday the... Read More
10 Tips for More Meaningful Holidays
No matter how many lists you make, cards you send,... Read More
Little Helpers in the Holiday Kitchen
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to allow your... Read More
How to Overcome the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season (And Reduce Holiday Stress)
The Holiday Season can be a wonderful time of year,... Read More
Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Host A Caroling Party
Too often we forgo entertaining because of the mere thought... Read More
Christmas and New Year Celebrations: How Significant?
I remember vividly as if it were yesterday when I... Read More
Scary halloween Masks
There are countless Halloween masks available today. At Halloween specialty... Read More
It?s Time to Start Thinking about Mothers Day
Mother's Day is approaching fast. This year it falls on... Read More
A Thankful Thanksgiving
You may be wondering why I would call this article... Read More
Thriving Through the Holidays
The holidays are upon us; a time of celebration and... Read More
Gift Wrapping Ideas
If you're tired of your gifts looking like everyone else's,... Read More
Fourth of July Quotes
MADRID ? For millions of Americans, this Fourth of July... Read More
Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is such a special day. It is a day... Read More
Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!
If your diet is making you a humbug this season,... Read More
Thats the Christmas Spirit
Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find... Read More
Ready to Skip This Holiday? Why No Just Make It Your Own?
Do you feel panicked, or exicted? Are you experiencing joy... Read More
10 Stress Free Tips to Pamper Mom This Mothers Day
Mothers Day is the day we set aside each year... Read More
Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas is such a special day. It is a day... Read More
Lets NOT Talk Turkey
The carving. The leftovers. The endless stuffing. Actually, you love... Read More
Tips For Less Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having LessWe all dream of... Read More
Valentines Day
Ever wondered how February 14 became, the day on which... Read More
Simplify the Season
Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list:... Read More
Tips to Save Time & Money; Christmas Shopping Online
So Christmas is a few months away. Seems like a... Read More
Easy Costumes Kids Can Make
The kindergarten class I was teaching was scheduled to perform... Read More
Mommy...Daddy...Is There Really A Santa Claus?
Is there really a Santa Claus? Any parent who hasn't... Read More
Giving Thanks
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only a few weeks... Read More
Thats the Christmas Spirit
Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find... Read More
Thriving Through the Holidays
The holidays are upon us; a time of celebration and... Read More
Its Never Too Early To Shop For Christmas
Every year we go through the same process of making... Read More
The Perfect Birthday Present for that Little Girl (No Batteries Required)
The DilemmaAs a mom of a five-year-old girl, I have... Read More
Spooky Halloween Party Ideas
Are you looking for special Halloween party ideas that will... Read More
2 Quick and Easy Halloween Crafts
Making Halloween crafts can really get you into a festive... Read More
Making Mother?s Day Special
How many times have you heard a friend say about... Read More
Holiday Promotion Tips
Are you ready for Mother's Day? Yes I realize it's... Read More
Nine Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Head To The Office Party
One thing you can count on during the holiday season... Read More
Use H-O-L-L-Y to Beat Christmas Cooking Stress
What does holly, that untidy traditional greenery you just have... Read More
The Art of Giving a Toast
Today one of my clients is throwing one of her... Read More
Easy Gift Ideas For Dad On Fathers Day
Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking... Read More
Holiday Spending: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe
Holiday spending can be a wonderful time. We shop for... Read More
Holiday Candy Canes Are Festive and Fun
Candy canes are everyone's favorite holiday treat. Just think about... Read More
Overcoming Loneliness this Christmas
Christmas is one of those times when the social norm... Read More
Is Labor Day Passe
In a word, yes !Labor Day, which started in 1882... Read More
10 Steps to a Relaxing Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Family, friends, good food ?... Read More
A Resolution Worth Keeping
New Years Resolutions: Making them is a tradition -keeping of... Read More
Marching Towards Mothers Day
"Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind."... Read More
Hoo Hoo ? Owls and Superstitions, Thats Who
Superstitions surrounding owls have a long and ancient history. These... Read More
Easter Flowers
Easter is Sunday, March 27th! Don't forget the flowers! Your... Read More
Holiday Tips & Treats That Wont Play Tricks On Your Waistline
Halloween ? so starts the Holiday Season. The average American... Read More
Why July 4th ?
On July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration... Read More
Holiday |