The annual unboxing of holiday decorations can feel like a reunion with old friends. There’s the slightly lopsided angel, the macaroni ornament from third grade, and that one string of lights that only works after a stern talking-to. While these cherished items form the heart of holiday decorating, incorporating some new ideas can refresh your …
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and a truly heroic amount of food. The goal is a day filled with laughter and second helpings, not a surprise visit from the local fire department or an unplanned trip to the emergency vet. It’s, therefore, good to follow a few simple safety guidelines to keep the …
There’s an undeniable charm to holiday decorations from decades past. Before the days of mass production and big-box stores, Christmas decor carried a heartfelt quality that reflected the care and creativity of the people who made them. Incorporating them into your home can create a holiday atmosphere filled with warmth, authenticity, and a sense of …
The most wonderful time of the year can sometimes feel like the most expensive time of the year. We dance and hum along to holiday tunes in December, and a few weeks later, we are having palpitations while staring at a credit card statement that looks more like a phone number. You don’t have to …
The holidays are a time for joy, family, and creating a festive atmosphere in your home. From the twinkling lights on the tree to the cozy stockings hung by the fire, these traditions bring us comfort and cheer. However, many common holiday decorations and traditions can introduce unwanted toxins into your living spaces. Things like …
Most of us have that one box of holiday decorations that looks a little worse for wear. It might hold a tangled mess of lights, some faded ornaments from childhood, and maybe a tree topper that leans just a bit too far to the left. We lovingly unbox these treasures each year, creating a festive …
The holiday is just not complete without the smell of something baking. Most of the magic of the season starts in the kitchen, right inside the baking trays. How can you not be happy when the scent of cinnamon and melting chocolate fills the air, and flour seems to find its way into every corner? …
Giving gifts is a fantastic habit, but the holiday season can feel like a competitive sport in spending. Between elaborate decorations and the pressure to find the perfect present, it’s easy for your bank account to lose some weight. However, meaningful gifts don’t have to be overly expensive. The thought can count without you going …
Thanksgiving: it’s about gathering, gratitude, and a lot of food. Hosting a big holiday feast can sometimes come with a price tag that feels anything but festive. That doesn’t mean that you need to dip into next month’s budget just to make it memorable. With a bit of planning, a dash of creativity, and a …
Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. However, it’s easy to get caught up in the stress of preparing for the holiday and forget to truly focus on gratitude. Plus, like any holiday, even Thanksgiving seems to be focused on consumerism these days, with sales and deals and …