<![CDATA[Celebrations]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Is Mother's Day about you or your mom? ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990561/is-mothers-day-about-you-or-your-mom Every year, couples bicker about Mother's Day. Should a husband honor his wife as the mother of his children or should he honor his own mother? Find out how real couples celebrate this sentimental holiday. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/990561/is-mothers-day-about-you-or-your-mom Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Mary Fetzer Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[You could have fooled me: 3 fun April Fools' Day desserts]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989523/3-fun-april-fools-day-dessert-recipes There's no joking that these desserts are amazingly delicious. You might be fooled to learn how these treats are made! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/989523/3-fun-april-fools-day-dessert-recipes Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Menus & Recipes Patricia Conte Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Best cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/986097/best-cities-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day Who says it's not easy being green? Celebrate the luck of the Irish in these four American cities that take St. Patrick's Day to the next level. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/986097/best-cities-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day Living Travel Shayla Martin Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:18:00 -0800 <![CDATA[6 New Year’s Eve activities that are fun and cheap]]> http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979649/fun-budget-friendly-new-years-eve-activities You don’t need to spend big bucks on a fancy meal and pricey champagne this New Year’s Eve. Think outside the box and go big on fun without a big price tag. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/979649/fun-budget-friendly-new-years-eve-activities Shopping Bargains, Savings & Shopping Tips Maria Mora Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Bizarre objects dropped on New Year's Eve]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979739/bizarre-objects-dropped-on-new-years-eve Although dropping a ball seems strange enough, some places go above and beyond by dropping even wackier items to ring in the New Year. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/979739/bizarre-objects-dropped-on-new-years-eve Holidays & Seasons New Year's Sarah Brooks Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:15:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 U.S. cities with best New Year's Eve parties]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978655/5-best-us-new-years-eve-parties Ringing in the New Year means more than watching a ball drop and toasting with a glass of Champagne. Make sure yours is spectacular in 2013! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/978655/5-best-us-new-years-eve-parties Living Travel Sarah Brooks Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Patriotic fare fit for Election Day ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/975237/patriotic-fare-for-election-day Have you voted? You may have worked up an appetite! We're predicting a winner with any of these patriotic recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/975237/patriotic-fare-for-election-day Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Holiday & Seasonal Recipes Celebrations Patricia Conte Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:42:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Creative ways to celebrate accomplishments]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/973007/creative-ways-to-celebrate-accomplishments Hooray! You did something fantastic. It's time to celebrate you! Here are some fun and creative ideas to celebrate your accomplishments — big or small. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/973007/creative-ways-to-celebrate-accomplishments Health & Wellness Self Improvement & Mental Health Happiness & Friendship Elaina Verhoff Wed, 01 Aug 2012 01:16:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Reasons to celebrate the weekend in style]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960551/5-reasons-to-celebrate-the-weekend-in-style Ready to have some fun? The weekend is coming and we want you to enjoy every minute of it. Need some motivation to get out there and celebrate in style? Here are five great reasons to live it up this weekend. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960551/5-reasons-to-celebrate-the-weekend-in-style Food & Recipes Entertaining Entertaining Checklists & Tips Elaina Verhoff Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Celebrating? Alternatives to cake]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958061/alternatives-to-cake-at-celebrations You’ve been to countless parties in your lifetime and likely eaten cake as the celebratory dessert more times than you care to remember. It’s time to up the ante on sweets for celebrating, and we’ve got some innovative ideas about what to serve in lieu of the delicious but customary cakes you might have grown bored of. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/958061/alternatives-to-cake-at-celebrations Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Party Foods & Recipes Laura Carson Miller Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:12:00 -0700 <![CDATA[4 reasons to throw an everyday celebration]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838627/4-reasons-to-throw-an-everyday-celebration Life is about the little things. Sure, that big promotion at work might be your goal for the year, but those adorable moments with your children and romantic times with your significant other still seem more important. Life is worth celebrating! Here are four reasons to throw an everyday celebration to appreciate those lovely moments. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838627/4-reasons-to-throw-an-everyday-celebration Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Christina Caldwell Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:13:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Plan the ultimate Father's Day ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/832365/plan-the-ultimate-fathers-day What does dad really want? We got the dirt from dads about their ultimate Father’s Day so that we could lay out some awesome and lay out a plan for the ultimate day using ideas from dads themselves. Check it out. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/832365/plan-the-ultimate-fathers-day Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Sarah W. Caron Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What to expect at your first Passover dinner]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/828337/what-to-expect-at-your-first-passover-dinner Passover is the time Jewish people remember their escape from slavery during ancient Egyptian times. Each family celebrates their Passover Seder differently but there are some general elements that remain consistent. If you are attending your first Seder dinner as a guest, here is some essential information to make you feel a little more comfortable. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/828337/what-to-expect-at-your-first-passover-dinner Holidays & Seasons Easter Ronnie Schmeltzer Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:11:00 -0700 <![CDATA[What's up with the Ides of March?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/826339/whats-up-with-the-ides-of-march Should we really beware the Ides of March? A lot of important things in history happen on March 15, surprisingly. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/826339/whats-up-with-the-ides-of-march Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Meagan Morris Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:14:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to avoid party food temptation]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821540/how-to-avoid-party-food-temptation When temptation beckons this party season - or when you’re facing any festive occasion in the new year -- planned strategies can help keep your daily calorie intake in check and avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain. SheKnows spoke with Dr. Wayne Andersen, medical director for Take Shape for Life Wellness program, for his top diet tips when you’re heading out to celebrate. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821540/how-to-avoid-party-food-temptation Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Losing Weight Karen Hawthorne Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:29:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Glitzy New Year’s Eve getaways]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/820120/Glitzy-New-Year-s-Eve-getaways New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Don’t stay home with a bottle of bubbly watching the Times Square action on TV – live it up! Here are six over-the-top New Year’s Eve travel getaways to celebrate the New Year 2011. Cheers! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/820120/Glitzy-New-Year-s-Eve-getaways Living Travel Adventure Travel Kristin Larson Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The top 5 bachelorette party faux pas to avoid]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/815509/the-top-5-bachelorette-party-faux-pas-to-avoid-1 If your nuptials – or those of a friend – are fast approaching, chances are there is a bachelorette party in the near future, replete with the very real risk of awkward and uncomfortable moments for the bride-to-be and her guests. Whether you are the bride-to-be or an invited guest, avoid the following five bachelorette faux pas and save everyone any unnecessary embarrassment or humiliation. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/815509/the-top-5-bachelorette-party-faux-pas-to-avoid-1 Holidays & Seasons Birthdays & Celebrations Adult Parties Lisa Gaché Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:36:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Start a holiday tradition with loved ones]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812440/start-a-holiday-tradition-with-loved-ones If money is tight this Christmas because of the economic downturn, or if you simply feel you have lost the reason for the season, start a holiday tradition this year. Whether it's singing carols, hosting cookie exchanges or making gifts, these things save money and bring loved ones together. Here are some ideas to get you started: http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812440/start-a-holiday-tradition-with-loved-ones Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Corie Russell Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:36:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Festive fabric bunting: Room decor for any holiday]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/800857/festive-fabric-bunting-room-decor-for-any-holiday Often used in England as decoration for street fairs and royal occasions , fabric bunting is now gaining popularity here in the U.S. as indoor decoration for just about any occasion. Here is an easy and inexpensive technique for crafting your very own festive fabric bunting! http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/800857/festive-fabric-bunting-room-decor-for-any-holiday Living Crafts Sewing and needlecrafts Jennifer Coe