Category Archives: Holiday

Cheese: The MVP of Super Bowl Appetizers

Although we are disappointed our Green Bay Packers did not make it to the Super Bowl again this year; we are excited to watch the New England Patriots and New York Giants battle for the Super Bowl XLVI Championship title. … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolution Self Check

It’s now the second week in January; how are you doing with your New Year’s Resolution? If you are having trouble getting motivated, you are definitely not the first and you will most certainly not be the last.  As a … Continue reading

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New Year, New Resolution

Where did the year go?  It seems like it was only yesterday that we were celebrating the coming of 2011; now the year has already come and gone within the blink of an eye.  It’s true what they say; each year goes … Continue reading

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(More) Fun Facts About Top Christmas Songs

After our last post, Fun Facts About the Top Christmas Songs of All Time, we learned from our readers that we missed quite a few popular Christmas songs.  So we have decided to write a sequel.  Here are more fun … Continue reading

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Fun Facts About the Top Christmas Songs of All Time

It seems like no matter where you go, you just cannot get away from the music of Christmas.    You hear it in the stores, you hear it in the car and you hear it at home.  You probably know the … Continue reading

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The Short Story of St. Nicholas

Tonight, children all around the world will hang their stockings or set their shoes by the back door before bed.  They will then have to try and contain their excitement until the morning to see what goodies St. Nick has … Continue reading

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The History of Advent Calendars

December is here and by now children and adults alike are beginning to count down the days until Christmas.  There are several different accessories used to count down to Christmas including ornaments, signs and even screensavers, but by far the … Continue reading

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18 Things to Do With Leftover Turkey

Now that Thanksgiving is over, what is there to do with all the leftovers?  If your families are anything like ours, there are always plenty of unfinished dishes after the big meal and there is always plenty of turkey left for … Continue reading

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6 Ways to Prepare for Thanksgiving Dinner TODAY

If you’ve hosted a holiday meal at your home in the past, you know preparing for guests can be a big job.  Whether it’s the cleaning, planning or cooking, preparing for a holiday celebration can be stressful and overwhelming.  While … Continue reading

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Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day

While some things get better with age like red wine and Figi’s Aged Cheddar, the majority of foods do not.  According to the Mayo Clinic, refrigerated leftovers older than four days carry the risk of food poisoning. Clean Out Your … Continue reading

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