3 Tips To Teach Kids About Thanksgiving History
Thanksgiving is such a special time. It’s a time to reflect on all the blessings in your life. All too often we focus on bad things and don’t take time out of our busy schedules to be thankful for our blessings. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to express these feelings. This is the perfect time to help kids... [Read more]
Thanksgiving Table Decorations On A Budget
Look in any home and garden publication, a month or two before Thanksgiving, and you’ll see all sorts of elaborate table arrangements. Professionals go all out and spend hundreds of dollars to get the table to look so nice. The average person usually can’t afford that. However, we can make our Thanksgiving... [Read more]
Kids Favorite Halloween Movies
Ok, I’m old, well according to my kids. There are times when this comes in handy, like at Halloween. Apparently, I am a great resource for “really cool Halloween movies”. It’s not that I’ve seen every movie made but usually know which Halloween movies appeal to the kids. I just chalk... [Read more]
Organize A Successful Halloween Party
Halloween is filled with spooky fun. It’s a great time to let your imagination run wild with a party! Not sure how to host one? Here are some tips for organizing a successful Halloween party that will make your guests think you’re an expert! Adults and teenagers often host or attend Halloween parties;... [Read more]
Ten Spooky Halloween Snacks For Kids
Halloween is a favorite holiday for kids, especially if they can share it with school friends. Most classrooms have some type of party where the children can dress up and possibly have snacks. If you’ve been asked to provide something for snack-time, choose from these ten spooky Halloween snacks for kids. Think... [Read more]
Monster Mash Halloween Song Lyrics
I just can’t get away from my Celtic heritage. Now, I’ve tied the Monster Mash Halloween song into it all! Weird, huh? Find out about the connection below. To misquote Andy Griffith…what it was, was Halloween. I was putting some things together for a Halloween freebie and I came across the Halloween... [Read more]
3 Ways To Give Thanks By Sharing
Do you get so busy preparing for Thanksgiving that you forget to be thankful? Many of us do. We get so wrapped up in all the preparations, the cooking and all the family coming that we forgot to stop and remember all our blessings. Here are 3 ways to give thanks by sharing. Start now to really get into the holiday... [Read more]
4 Ideas To Make Thanksgiving Day Special
Make your Thanksgiving Day celebration more than a family meal. Thanksgiving is always a great time to take advantage of having your loved ones in one place. Here are some ideas to make your Thanksgiving Day special. Thankful Cards Make a card for each family member who is attending your Thanksgiving get-together... [Read more]
Stress Free Holiday Meal Planning Tips
A Thanksgiving or Christmas meal is a great way to bring your family together. Memories of the past year can be relived and a good time can be had by all. However, a family get-together can also be stressful and hectic if you don’t plan ahead. Here are a few Stress Free Holiday Meal Planning and Cooking... [Read more]
Harvest Decoration Alternatives
As the leaves change color and the weather becomes cooler, we begin to think of autumn. This leads us to thoughts of decorating our homes and yards for the harvest season. Here are a few harvest decoration alternatives that may be just what you need to liven up your stash of autumn decorations. Harvest is often... [Read more]
Autumn Family Traditions: Old Or New?
As the weather begins to cool, people think about autumn traditions from their childhood and fall activities that they still enjoy in their communities. Soon you will see men raking leaves into huge piles and kids jumping into the pile while their fathers aren’t looking. At a local craft fair, you’ll... [Read more]
Childhood Memories: Halloween Costumes
When I was little, Mom didn’t do a lot of holiday decorating. Back then, decorating was usually reserved for Christmas and sometimes Thanksgiving. I was about the only decoration we had at Halloween. At Halloween, I used to dress up and Mom would cart me around to the houses of family friends, where I would... [Read more]
