Candie @ December 15, 2008 # Comments Off
Crafts, Home and Garden, Seasonal, Tis the Season
It’s that time of year again – time to empty your bank account and rack up credit card debt for the holidays. This year why not try a different approach? If you’re willing to put a little extra work into your shopping you could save over $100 this year. Check out these gift-giving strategies.
Get […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
“Here Comes Peter Cotton Tail…Hopping down the Bunny Trail…”
Easter is the annual festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated by a giant feast, in fact the largest and most important one of the season. It is celebrated on a Sunday on varying dates between March 22 and April 25 and is therefore called a […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Tis the Season
Saint Patrick is one of the most well known religious figures, in our modern day culture. So how did a simple religious figurehead become widely honored with a day full of green beer, face painting, parades and hoop-lah? It is a strange road that led to this emerald holiday, but one that is full of […]
Leah @ March 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Food and Drinks, Seasonal, Tis the Season
St.Patrick’s Day Recipes
Irish Coffee
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:10
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey
8 ounces […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ February 1, 2008 # Comments Off
Education, Seasonal, Tis the Season
How “Valentines Day” began~
The tradition of Valentines Day began back during the time of the Roman Empire, though the VALENTINE part of it came much later. February 14th was the day the Romans honored Juno, the Queen of all God’s and Goddess, and also Goddess of Love and Marriage. The following day was the Feast […]
Mandy @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Babies and Toddlers, Safety, Tis the Season
Thousands of accidents occur each year at Christmas time. Most of these accidents can be avoided. Here are some tips to make sure you have a safe and Merry Christmas.
Outdoor Decorating
Ladders
If you will be decorating up high near a power line be sure to use a wooden or fiberglass ladder.
Always use a ladder of the […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. It is celebrated between December 26th-January 1st. It is neither religious nor political, but time for African Americans to reaffirm their beliefs, heritage, and customs and unite together. It’s in no way a substitute […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Home and Garden, Tis the Season
Holiday Gifts on a Budget
Everyone wants to give the BEST gifts at Holiday time, but if you are on a budget sometimes that seems unrealistic. Well it is NOT unrealistic, you just need to think out of the box and come up with creative, yet affordable presents. Each of has our own talents and strengths […]
Jen @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Relationships, Tis the Season
Gifts NOT to buy for your significant other this Christmas
By SpecialBaby
Sure gag gifts can be funny, but there are some gifts that are SO bad, you won’t even hear a faint chuckle upon the un-wrapping!
Sex toys:
WHY would you do that?! That’s like saying, ‘It’s okay, honey, I won’t mind that you will never need me […]
Mandy @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Entertainment, Seasonal, Tis the Season
Introduction
Get into the spirit of the Christmas season with a Christmas caroling party for your friends. Delight your neighbors by singing carols at their doorstep or just gather around a piano in the family room if you prefer.
This would be a great time to decorate your tree and the rest of your house. Why not […]
Rock'n'Nicco @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Book Reviews, Seasonal, Tis the Season
The holidays are a time to spend together as a family, and what better way then to curl up with the kids and read togethe? I try to make it a point to get my kids a new holiday themed book each year and we read them together on Christmas eve, it’s become our own […]
Leah @ December 1, 2007 # Comments Off
Seasonal, Tis the Season
Yule Lore (December 21st)
Yule, (pronounced EWE-elle) is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the […]