New Year’s is a great time to host a party for friends and family. The hectic holiday season is over and it is a time for new beginnings, but if you plan on having a party at your home or are hosting an event somewhere else there are a few things to keep in mind

Memorial Day is usually spent watching the latest blockbuster film, but it is also a great time of year to get outside and celebrate the nice weather. Depending on where you live you may be able to plan a traditional picnic with blanket and basket, or maybe just bring the idea of summer inside, but

Mother’s Day only comes around once a year, and since mom is there for us every day of the year, the least we can do is create a one-of-a-kind day to show her our thanks. Since Mother’s Day is on a Sunday, brunch is a great and simple idea that can really show your mom

Independence Day is a great opportunity to get your neighborhood together to celebrate our great nation, and what could be more American than the block party! It is a great and inexpensive way to get to know your neighbors and add a more traditional community feel to your street. Here’s what you need to get

Choosing the perfect tree is part of any holiday decorating tradition, but finding the right wreath for your front door can really finish off your holiday look and can be a beautiful and elegant addition to your exterior décor. Choosing the right wreath, however, can be complicated, so here are a few tips to consider

Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas, a small family gathering or a huge party, cooking the perfect turkey for the holidays is every chef’s goal. Here are a few foolproof tips to cooking the perfect turkey! Get The Right Equipment The first step to the perfect bird is having all the right tools. You will

Mother’s Day is the perfect time for your children to show their love and appreciation for everything Mom does by preparing her a simple but delicious meal she will really appreciate. Kids of any age can help out on Mother’s Day morning to make a meal that will make Mom feel special. For Young Chefs

Partying until midnight may not be in the cards for you come New Year’s Eve if you have small children. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a great time ringing in the New Year! Kids can get in on the fun, too; you will just have to make your plans for earlier in the

Halloween is the time of year when you can dress up as just about anything you want to be. While store-bought costumes certainly offer convenience, a costume made at home is more fun, often more affordable, and can look just as good if not better. You probably have the components of a great costume in

Preparing large holiday meals for a crowd is time consuming and a lot of work, too. If you prepare some parts of your meal ahead of time, you will find that pulling it all together becomes a lot faster and easier. Don’t spend the day of the big holiday gathering slaving in the kitchen-smart cooks