holiday season
A Unique Holiday Tradition to Start with Your Kids
Posted on December 19, 2012
Pastor and author Zeke Pipher shares how a friend plans special shopping “dates” with each of his three daughters during the holiday season. From Man on the Run: Helping Hyper-Hobbied Men Recognize the Best Things in Life.
6 Last-Minute Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted on December 20, 2011
By Crystal Paine
Author of The Money Saving Mom’s Budget
Are you crunched for time and money this holiday season? We feel your pain. Here are six simple and inexpensive last-minute gift ideas that convey the spirit of the season without draining your bank account.
10 Affordable Gift Ideas under $20
Posted on December 6, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
While you make the rounds of parties and dinners this month, treat each host or hostess to a thoughtful gift that won’t break your holiday budget. Books are surefire pleasers. And homemade anything works well if you have the time. These simple yet thoughtful gifts work equally well for a loved one or trusted individual in your life (teacher, manicurist, neighbor).
Holiday Beauty Tips for Looking Radiant This Season
Posted on November 17, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
The most social time of year is, naturally, when you want to look your best. These beauty tips and techniques are sure to help you dazzle.
How to Deal with Nosy Relatives at the Holiday Table
Posted on November 16, 2011
We’ve all been there: right in the hot seat at the holiday dinner table, as everyone from granny to auntie grills us on our love life, finances, and child-rearing capabilities. Here’s how to take a deep breath and get through it, from Social Q’s: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and Quagmires of Today by Philip Galanes.
How to Make an Autumn Wreath
Posted on November 7, 2011
Take advantage of fresh seasonal berries and fruits to create a terrific wreath to greet Thanksgiving guests; then extend it to the holidays by adding a shimmer to the fruit. From Homemade by Carol Endler Sterbenz.
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