Archive for the ‘Family’ Category

5 Great Christmas Movies for the Family

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

Watching movies is a great way to ring in Christmas with the family. Generally filled with themes that highlight the values espoused during the season, Christmas movies are a great way to teach your children life lessons while they have fun! Here are 5 great Christmas movies that you and your family will love bonding [...]

365 Days of Joy With a Christmas Tree

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

It’s April and the Bell’s artificial Christmas tree is still up. No, they didn’t forget to check what month it is. No, they’re not just lazy. And again, no, they’ve never really taken their Christmas tree down. While many others believe that letting your Christmas tree stay up until the Valentine’s Day is the height [...]

Christmas Pudding Puffs

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

These cute candy puffs from JugglingMotherhood.com are just oh-so-adorable! A mini-spin on traditional Christmas pudding, these little guys are more versatile than the real thing. Wrap them up in clear cellophane baggies or use them as Christmas tree ornaments and stocking stuffers, or bring them as host gifts to Christmas parties! Ingredients MallowPuffs (or similar [...]

DIY: Christmas Decor From Old Photos

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Photos are wonderful things. They remind us of days, people and events that evoke a range of emotions. However, as we transition into a digital lifestyle, many of us are converting film photos to digital scans. While we’re given more enduring versions of our memories, we also end up with a lot of photos that [...]

Delaware State Fair Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Does your family make a tradition of decorating your artificial Christmas tree? Do you pride yourself in creating a Christmas tree that is even more beautiful than last year’s? Does your family have a competitive, go-get-’em attitude that is somehow more pertinent during your favorite time of the year (i.e. Christmas)? Are you in Delaware [...]

Update: New National Christmas Tree Planted

Monday, March 21st, 2011

After the previous tree was  felled last month by strong winds, the National Park Service planted a new National Christmas Tree on Saturday, March 19, 2011. The new tree, a Colorado Blue Spruce measuring just over 26 feet, was obtained by the National Park Service from a New Jersey nursery. The previous Colorado Blue Spruce, [...]

Plans Launched For Niagara Holiday Market

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

In light of recent news showing the steady decline in tourism, Niagara Falls is looking to bring a touch of Europe to the Honeymoon Capital with a Christmas market. Initiated by an Idaho-based  Brix & Co., this project is envisioned on Old Falls Street with booths and pre-existing buildings utilized by more than 80 vendors. [...]

UNICEF Christmas Card Contest 2011

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

If your child loves drawing on every conceivable surface, if they just love to create arts and crafts, if your kids show a strong penchant for the creative arts…then maybe it’s time to put their artwork somewhere other than the fridge or on your Christmas tree! What better way to exhibit your child’s masterpiece than on [...]

Honey Glazed Ham Recipe

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

We haven’t posted a recipe in a while! To remedy this, let’s take a break from our world of gorgeous artificial trees and Christmas accessories with a great recipe for the weekend. Here is a recipe for Christmas ham that we made for our AT Christmas party…tender, juicy, golden brown and slightly sweet and salty…yum! [...]

7 Movies to Watch on Christmas Eve

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Christmas is one of the most-celebrated holidays, and testimony to this fact is the dozens of movies made about this special season.  From classic cartoons to made-for-TV movies to huge blockbusters, there are plenty of Christmas movies to choose from.  On Christmas Eve, take some time to relax and set the mood for Christmas Day [...]

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