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Soft candlelight, donuts, potato pancakes and chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil. Not to mention Continue reading →

(We’re doing 50 Days & 50 Ways to have a merry recycled holiday. More about this….)

Remember how much fun it was to play dress up when you were a kid? Why not bring some silliness into the holiday season with an

Ugly Sweater Party?

Here’s how: Continue reading →

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There’s no one luckier than the guest at Thanksgiving dinner.

No wrestling with a giant frozen fowl. No worries over whether you have the right serving dishes. (Although that’s easily solved by a quick visit to your local home decor consignment shop or NFP thrift shop!) No having to Continue reading →

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A turkey dress needs to be:

• Camouflage if you’re doing the roasting
• Easy-in-the-waist if you’re doing the eating
• Flattering if you’re Continue reading →

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So many families feel their children are audience members at the holidays, rather than participants.

But there’s nothing so memorable, and so just-plain-fun, as participating in the preparations and plans for the big day. Don’t deprive your child of the opportunity to learn to give, as well as receive, in this season.

Let the kids Continue reading →