holidays

Couple Time & Romance

He's Jewish, I'm Christian: How we handle the holidays

As if love wasn't hard enough, throwing two different religions into the mix can get complicated for some families. However, like...

Entertaining

St. Patrick's Day food and traditions

This year, St. Patrick's Day falls on Sunday, March 17 — it's right around the corner! Let's start some new traditions and really...

Activities for Kids

Groundhog Day activities and crafts

Groundhog Day takes place each year on Feb. 2. This year, celebrate with your kids with some fun Groundhog Day activities and crafts.

Family Activities

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with kids

Martin Luther King Jr. has forever changed our country by his courageous leadership qualities. With this easy-to-understand...

Entertaining How-tos

How to observe Kwanzaa

Both remembrance and reverence, Kwanzaa is a celebrated holiday throughout the African diaspora. Whether you're a seasoned Kwanzaa...

Shopping for the Home

Where to shop this Kwanzaa

In addition to the gifts many families exchange in celebration of Kwanzaa, there's a lot of decorating to prepare for the...

Family Activities

Celebrating family, culture and community with Kwanzaa

What is Kwanzaa? Is it an alternative to Christmas? An ancient African harvest celebration? Although Kwanzaa is a young holiday...

Kitchen & Cooking Tips

In a pickle: What to do about last-minute holiday guests

'Tis the season to be jolly. Don’t let last minute guests ruin your holiday spirit!

Family Activities

5 Fun holiday staycations

Sometimes the most fun can be had at home or close to it. If you're homebound this holiday, splurge on a fun staycation for the...

Christmas Recipes

Snowman pizza

Winter holidays provide a lot of entertaining opportunities, as well as plain, old family fun. Pizza always gets a warm welcome, and...

Decorating How-tos

How to choose the perfect menorah

The celebration of Hanukkah with your family is steeped in tradition, and taking center stage is the menorah. Choosing a menorah is...

Mom & Dad

Dealing with divorce over the holidays

Dealing with divorce is hard enough without trying to navigate the holidays. Get through the holidays without a post-split breakdown.

Fall Recipes

Mashed roasted cauliflower & jalapeño

As wonderful as the holiday season is on our spirits and our moods, it's less than wonderful on our waistlines. You know what we are...

Holiday & Seasonal Recipes

Chocolate caramel pumpkin dessert

These sweet and rich pumpkin desserts will please the sweet tooth in your life. So adorable, they'll make a festive addition to your...

Decorating How-tos

How to decorate your house for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a warm and inviting time of year. Make sure your guests feel that way when they enter your abode. Try out these...

Family Activities

How to enjoy the rest of Thanksgiving weekend

After you've cleared away the dishes and put away the leftovers after Thanksgiving dinner, you have plenty time left to enjoy the...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Now the kids won't pout when they get kicked out

It's the holidays again and as great as it is to get together with family, it can mean a lot of bodies under one roof. And usually...

Activities for Kids

12 Best Thanksgiving books for kids

Teach your children about the history and meaning of Thanksgiving with these wonderful Thanksgiving books. Kids of all ages will...

Holidays & Seasons

Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?

We'll see the stars and stripes, the red and blue and the ceremonies. But let's stop momentarily and investigate the important roots...

Mom & Dad

Top 20 holiday cost savers for families

Are you looking forward to the holidays, but dreading the high price tag that comes along with cooking, entertaining, decorating and...

Entertaining Checklists & Tips

Holiday entertaining survival guide

Everyone loves to party during the holidays, but the stress of planning and guest relations can dampen the fun. Taking a few...