Christmas 2021
12 Stories • Available September 2021
Family Road Trip Tips And Tricks
It's summer -- the best time to get away for some family fun. This weekend, why not load up the car, fill the tank and take the family on a road trip? Driving is cheaper than flying, and it's a l
How To Be A Gracious Holiday Houseguest
It was shocking, if not surreal. The email message was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognized only because, a few months earlier, she mailed me a book she'd written. The messa
Entry Hall Decor
An entrance to any home is a special and vulnerable place. It is the gateway from the public realm to the private. It is often the only interior space that visitors to your home may see. It is al
Gift Ideas For Gardeners
Most gardeners are interested in the birds that come to their property. If your gardener is one of them, then I suggest he or she would appreciate a bird feeder as a gift. You can combine a bird
Choosing A Christmas Tree
In the days just after Thanksgiving, families across the country take part in what is often called the great Christmas tree debate. What kind of tree do we decorate -- real or artificial? For m
Fill Your Tree With Personalized Ornaments
It's become a tradition in many families: making new ornaments personalized for each member of the family, including pets, each year. Your tree, then, shows off the many incarnations of your love
Fun Activities In The Snow
Is there anything better than a freshly fallen snow? The crisp, clean air, and the crunch of snow beneath your boots? Cold cheeks and cold hands can't lose when it comes to snowy, fun family acti
Home For The Holidays, Sustainably
The holidays are a magical time of year for so many. However, they can also be a time during which we unnecessarily produce a lot of waste. Want to enjoy the holidays in a more sustainable way? H
White Elephant Explained
This simple holiday game, which only slightly resembles Secret Santa, can be full of fun and merriment with your own unique personal twist. Everyone brings a gift, everyone gets a gift, but it
Christmas Foods Around The World
Christmas dinners and desserts are different around the world. While we're eating turkey and ham and drinking eggnog, our global neighbors are savoring their own favorite holiday foods. Read
Christmas-themed Drinks
Say cheers to the Christmas season by toasting the holiday with a merry cocktail. You and your guests will sip and savor the holiday spirit with these drinks. From cranberries to rum and candy
Enjoying The Holidays
We live in a multicultural and interfaith world. We are lucky to be able to celebrate and appreciate it all. We often see the pure joy of the season at shopping malls and other sites. Ho
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