How to Make Holiday Gift Magnets By Shirley Philbrick

Need a quick, inexpensive holiday present? Invited to a party and want to bring the hostess a small gift? Maybe you have a gift occasion at work or Secret Santa exchange coming up. Making holiday gift magnets is fast, inexpensive, and simple. Here's how to do it.

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How to Celebrate Christmas When Money is Tight By Shirley Philbrick

Celebrating Christmas when money is tight is on many people's minds as Thanksgiving quickly approaches and the shopping, decorating, and season of Christmas celebration begins. Maybe it's time to gain perspective and realize the true "reason for the season" by letting go of the need to spend money that you may not have. Here's how to do just that.

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How to Make a gift basket for a pasta lover By Shirley Philbrick

Gift baskets are great for Christmas or other holiday gift giving occasions, but they can also be a pleasant surprise for birthdays and other special moments. Choosing themed gift baskets according to what a recipient likes, makes them even more special and exciting to receive. Here's how to make a gift basket especially suited for the pasta lover in your life !

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How to Send a Holiday Newsletter Instead of a Card By Shirley Philbrick

Tired of sending the same old Christmas card greetings to family and friends? Want to send something that shares some of yourself and doesn't offer the typical "cookie cutter" greetings? Writing a holiday newsletter instead of sending cards may be the innovative solution to wishing your recipient happy holidays combined with an update on what you've been up to. Read on to find how to do it.

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How to Feel Christmas Spirit By Shirley Philbrick

Is your Christmas spirit flagging? Someone you're close to have a bah humbug attitude? Perhaps money is tight or a job is threatened. Whatever your situation, it is not only possible to hold onto your Christmas spirit, It's probable that you will bring it to a new all time high with these tips. Here's how.

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How to Cope with the First Snowstorm of the Winter By Shirley Philbrick

There are snowstorms and then there are snowstorms. Some refer to the most severe as blizzards. Here in the Northeast region of the U.S., they are called "Nor'easters". Each winter it seems we need to re-learn how to cope with the first snowstorm of the winter season. Here's how from one perspective.

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How to Set an Elegant Dinner Table for the Holidays By JanieWrites

When your guests arrive for your holiday dinner, the table setting can wow them and set the mood for the delicious food soon to be presented. Here are step by step instructions for a formal table setting.


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How to Let Everyone Say the Traditional Holiday Dinner Blessing By JanieWrites

The traditional holiday dinner often includes a blessing, usually said by one person while all others respectfully bow their heads, close their eyes, and possibly hold hands. This is a very nice way to start a nice family gathering, but our family took this another step many years ago. The first time we tried this was at Easter. Everyone had a chance to say something, and we all were able to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday.

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How to Have Stress Free Holidays By wendys-msw

In order to have stress free holidays, you will need to get organized. Planning ahead is a simple stress reduction technique. Whether you are getting lists, planning menus, or finding great decorating tips, any advance planning will help reduce your holiday stress.

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How to Make Cinnamon Ornaments for Christmas By susanlyn

My fourteen year old granddaughter wanted to make ornaments for their school craft booth. We made these and had a lot of fun. Here's how to make cinnamon ornaments for the holiday.

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