<![CDATA[Family Holidays]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Mom's pre-holiday season checklist]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977277/moms-pre-holiday-season-checklist It's a fact — there's too much to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas and not enough time to do it all. The solution? Bang out a few items on your to-do list before you turn your calendar to December 1. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977277/moms-pre-holiday-season-checklist Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Katie Kavulla Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:27:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Holiday travel: Avoid these top five airport security mistakes]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821012/Holiday-travel-Avoid-these-top-five-airport-security-mistakes Getting through the security line is stressful enough when you’re traveling alone -- add a few kids, a spouse and the holidays, then watch the fireworks! Here are five mistakes to avoid while going through airport security during the holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/821012/Holiday-travel-Avoid-these-top-five-airport-security-mistakes Living Travel Family Travel Ronnie Schmeltzer Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:38:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Holiday tips for coping with difficult family members]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819806/Holiday-tips-for-coping-with-difficult-family-members All year, you face the stress of juggling work, parties, shopping, cooking and caring for your children or elderly parents. Then come the holidays, when we often get caught up in unrealistic expectations, which can affect the way we relate to others in our immediate or our extended families -- which can create even more stress. Here’s how you can cope with the holiday angst that difficult family members can cause. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/819806/Holiday-tips-for-coping-with-difficult-family-members Health & Wellness Stress Lisa Armstrong Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:36:00 -0800 <![CDATA[7 Ways to keep in touch with family over the holidays]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812371/7-ways-to-keep-in-touch-with-family-over-the-holidays While family is a big part of the holiday season, the truth is that many of us are away from our loved ones, or at least a few of them, over the holidays. Missing out on a holiday meal with your grandparents or an eggnog toast to your recently engaged cousin doesn't mean that you can't share holiday cheer with them. Here are a few tips to help you stay in touch with your family and friends during a busy holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/812371/7-ways-to-keep-in-touch-with-family-over-the-holidays Holidays & Seasons Christmas Julie Kraut Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:48:00 -0800 <![CDATA[6 Christmas survival tips for divorced parents]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812194/6-christmas-survival-tips-for-divorced-parents The end of a marriage is never pleasant, and this becomes especially evident during the holiday season. "If a family is divided," says divorced mom Tara Reed, "then holidays will be divided, too." Experts reveal 6 ways to help combat holiday tension among divorced families. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/812194/6-christmas-survival-tips-for-divorced-parents Parenting Mom & Dad Mary Fetzer Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:29:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Pumpkin carving 101]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/48468/pumpkin-carving-101 It's that spooky time of year... so get out your carving tools and pumpkins and let the artistic energy flow! Here are some tips for making your jack-o'-lanterns the best on the block this Halloween. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/48468/pumpkin-carving-101 Holidays & Seasons Halloween Pumpkin Carving Cheri Sicard Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:39:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Teach kids to be thankful]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811780/teach-kids-to-be-thankful With all the gorging, game watching and family feuding, kids can easily miss what Thanksgiving is actually about: Giving thanks. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811780/teach-kids-to-be-thankful Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips Julie Kraut Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:14:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Thanksgiving time-savers for busy families]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811779/thanksgiving-time-savers-for-busy-families Slowing down to read these Thanksgiving time savers will give you the time to be something other than stressed this holiday season. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811779/thanksgiving-time-savers-for-busy-families Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips Julie Kraut Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:11:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Planning your family's Thanksgiving]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811778/planning-your-family-s-thanksgiving Keep track of everything you need to get done before Thanksgiving hits. That way, you can truly sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor! http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811778/planning-your-family-s-thanksgiving Holidays & Seasons Thanksgiving Giving Thanks & Holiday Tips Julie Kraut Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:31:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Preserving Christmas memories]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811446/preserving-christmas-memories The holidays are all about getting the whole family together to share a wonderful meal and some laughter -- and to create new memories together. Preserving these Christmas memories allows you to relive your past celebrations whenever you want, and it keeps you looking forward to creating more. So how will you preserve this year's Christmas memories? Here are a few ideas. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811446/preserving-christmas-memories Holidays & Seasons Christmas Christmas Holiday Tips Lindsey Veeh Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:18:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Connecting families for the holidays]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811439/connecting-families-for-the-holidays Keeping families connected for the holidays can be a challenge, especially when relatives live far away. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/811439/connecting-families-for-the-holidays Holidays & Seasons Christmas Lindsey Veeh