Everyone remembers how difficult it was as a kid to be patient during the weeks before Christmas. There was just too much excitement about presents and candy and having fun with friends; well what was a kid to do? Here are some quick and easy craft ideas to help you entertain your kids during the [...]

Don’t you just love Christmas cards? Most people love to display them during the holiday and then keep them in a storage box for future viewing. We have enjoyed making various crafts from these old Christmas cards and perhaps your family will love making these Christmas card crafts too.   Christmas Card Wreath   Step [...]

Many families are facing financial crunches this year, with job layoffs, skyrocketing costs of fuel, and the general all around increase in the cost of living.    However there are still plenty of ways to bring holiday cheer to your home and not spend a lot of the green stuff. Here are some simple holiday [...]

Alternative Gift Ideas Instead of Toys   There are many good alternative gift ideas parents can look at for their children other than toys. Here are listed some great choices for alternatives you may explore.   The first is the idea that they can receive a gift certificate to someplace fun, like camping or ice-skating [...]

During the weeks leading up to Christmas many families celebrate the anticipation of the holiday with an Advent Calendar. There are many ways to make your own Advent Calendar and it is a fun family project designing and putting it together. Here are some simple calendar ideas to get your started.   The word advent [...]

Christmas Costumes For Your Holiday Party Or Event Christmas is a festive time of year. There are parties and celebrations lasting from the day after Thanksgiving right up until New Year’s. We shop for presents, attend parties, and host our own celebrations. Christmas costumes are an important part of the season. What would a mall [...]

How To Choose A Santa Costume If you’ve got young children in your family or other people in your office do, buying a Santa costume can pay for itself many times over. Any kind of event or party around Christmas time is perfect for someone to don the Santa costume. Club or office parties, charity [...]

All Dressed Up For Christmas-the Santa Suit Tradition Many people from around the world dress in Santa suits each year but fewer people know how the tradition started. St. Nicolas was a Catholic Bishop around 300 AD who spent a large sum of his money and time giving gifts to children. Dressed in his red [...]

Christmas Parties – Disco – It’s Party Time! Ok so you’re all set for Christmas right? You should be, it’s only a few weeks away and you’ve got a lot to do… The shopping, the new dress (all girls must have a new dress for the Christmas Disco, sorry guys!), the food to plan – [...]

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. With the Christmas season fast upon us, it is time to start decorating our homes in the festive spirit. Many families use the same decorations year after year. Others go all out and try to change their design style with every passing season. As the holidays tend [...]