Holidays & Entertaining

Getting festive!

Freedom isn’t free: Honor the fallen

Freedom isn’t free: Honor the fallen

Joseph Campbell said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Freedom isn’t free. This holiday weekend, many families […]

Veterans Day – Proud to be an American

Veterans Day – Proud to be an American

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty […]

6 Tips to reduce holiday meal madness

6 Tips to reduce holiday meal madness

Is it your turn to host your family’s holiday dinner this year? Lucky you! I wish I could give you an Easy button for your […]

9 Eco-friendly tips for a green Halloween

9 Eco-friendly tips for a green Halloween

Halloween, like many holidays, can be a fun and memorable experience for both kids and adults. It can also create a ton of waste. With […]

5 Tips for organized Christmas shopping

5 Tips for organized Christmas shopping

Once the kids go back to school after summer, it’s easy to let fall sports, classroom commitments, homework, Halloween, and Thanksgiving fly by without any […]

How to host an ugly holiday sweater party and fundraiser

How to host an ugly holiday sweater party and fundraiser

Have you received a few ugly holiday sweaters as gifts? If those bad boys are still in your closet, put them to good use. Ask […]

The top 10 gifts dad doesn’t want for Father’s Day {and what to get instead}

The top 10 gifts dad doesn’t want for Father’s Day {and what to get instead}

This Father’s Day, you’re probably planning on getting Dad the same old boring gift you give him every year, right? Instead of giving the guy […]

5 Outside-the-chocolate-box Mother’s Day gift ideas

5 Outside-the-chocolate-box Mother’s Day gift ideas

The marketing mayhem surrounding Mother’s Day is often centered on chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. Mom may have received all those gifts each year for the […]