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Fun gourmet gifts for Mother’s Day

Perfume, a spa gift certificate and a fancy pair of earrings may be on the Mother’s Day wish list for some moms this year, but...

Decor & Themes

Memorial Day party guide

By Memorial Day, some can't wait to say goodbye to spring and welcome summer in all its glory: Long, hot days in the sun, vacations...

Parenting Articles

Thanksgiving: Getting kids to feel grateful

When was the last time your kids looked around at the glorious bounty that surrounds them and expressed appreciation? Yeah, stop...

Parenting Articles

Thank goodness it's over! Thanksgiving with fighting families

Family battles are never any fun. But when you find yourself serving a turkey dinner to two warring factions in your dining room,...

Parenting Articles

Maintaining bedtime routines through the holidays

The holidays are a magical time of year. Sleigh bells, family dinners, travel, presents -- and tantrums. Many parents simply accept...

Fashion & Style

Valentine’s Day date dresses under $100

Valentine's Day is definitely special, but that doesn't mean you need to break the bank on an outfit. We have compiled these 15...

Love & Sex

10 Sexy bedroom props for Valentine's Day

After you've gotten all dressed up, after you've enjoyed a romantic meal, after you've opened your sweet romantic Valentine's Day...

Couple Time & Romance

10 Sweet Valentine's Day gifts under $50

It's the thought that counts, right? In our heart of hearts, we know it that to be true. However, no one wants to be the mate who...

Valentine's Family Fun

Valentine's ideas for families

Valentine's Day is a day for showing your loved ones how much you care. With fancy dinners for two, bouquets of roses and the influx...

Marriage & Relationships

5 Budget-friendly Valentine's Day date ideas

Valentine's Day is supposed to be about love, but so often it becomes more about expensive gifts and even pricier date nights,...

Fashion & Style

Valentine's Day date outfits for every body type

Forget trying to decide on a present -- we know the real headache you're having is what to wear this Valentine's Day. Here, we've...

Christmas Crafts & Decorating

Festive holiday table settings

Even if your holiday meal speaks for itself, there's nothing like a little advertising. If you're serving two or 22, a beautiful...

Christmas Holiday Tips

5 tips for taking family Christmas photos

Have you selected the Christmas outfits yet? Are you going with all red this year for the family? Or perhaps you've taken an...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Dessert cocktails for the holidays

Luscious dessert drinks make every holiday celebration a sweet affair. Rich with the seasonal flavors of fall and winter, dessert...

Happiness & Friendship

How to get a handle on holiday depression

The most wonderful time of the year isn't always so wonderful for the majority of us. But for some, the holidays bring feelings of...

Kitchen and dining

Color-inspired holiday tablescapes

Creating a festive holiday tablescape can be easily accomplished with some advance planning, one or more unique ideas, and the...

Marriage & Relationships

The holiday gift decoder

Gifts to family are easy to decode. After all, you've been buying each other gifts for years. But when it comes to your new guy's...

Christmas

Learn how to take great holiday photos

Holiday photo shoots can leave everyone feeling decidedly less-than-festive. But this year, you can do things differently. Check out...

Christmas

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...

Mom & Dad

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,"...