July 4th weekend is probably the biggest barbecue weekend of the year. All across the country, families are getting ready to fire up the grill and cook more hamburgers (and hot dogs) than at any other time.
According to the website mywebgrocer, hamburger purchases in the week ending July 3, 2009 increased by more than 100% […]
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If you’re up for a bit of spontaneous fun, Cinco de Mayo presents the perfect opportunity for a last-minute party!
We just saw this pretty picture on the Kraft site, and we realized that a Mexican-style Cobb salad is the perfect addition to our collection of delicious mix-and-match Cinco de Mayo recipes.
Almost everything you need for […]
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Looking for an activity to keep the kids busy before or during you Easter celebration? Here are some adorable, free Easter printables from designers.
Dress up traditional Easter eggs: Add some more fun to your egg decorating festivities with a colorful fairy creature costumes for eggs created by Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist. Vanessa shows […]
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You just ran out of brown sugar, or forgot to add another key recipe ingredient to your shopping list! No need to panic. Use easy substitutions and no one will be the wiser. Here’s how to avoid having to make a mad dash to the convenience store during your holiday gathering!
Following are common ingredients for […]
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Found this, from Pillsbury, and thought it was adorable. I must admit that I’ve never bought refrigerated cookie dough, though friends have told me that I missed out on simple, kid-friendly, edible activities when our son was a young child.
So here it is–a fun Easter cookie to assemble with the kids. Or perhaps a surprise […]
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There’s no greater gift then making special memories with your kids. This Valentine’s Day spend fun, quality time with your kids in the kitchen. Let them help you bake tasty, festive desserts to celebrate the holiday together.
You can easily create a great Valentine’s Day party with festive cups, napkins, plates, and fun activities. Crayola offers […]
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Event planner Preston Bailey is truly one of the profession’s geniuses. He can transform huge, empty indoor and outdoor spaces into magical settings of light and grandeur. (The fact that many of his clients have six-figure event budgets helps, of course!) Still, his designs are exquisite.
If you want a visual treat, look at the before-and-after […]
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If you want to donate to a cause that spends money on programs rather than on salaries and fund-raising fees, Toys for Tots is a great place to start.
Toys for Tots puts an amazing 97% of funds directly into providing toys, books and literacy programs for children in need. Among other honors, the organization was […]
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Holiday dinners are absolutely my favorite meals to prepare during the year. I make roast turkey dinners for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.
So now, I’m having a great time stocking up on all of the holiday cooking essentials, from chicken broth to brown sugar. (See our sensational special section on planning and preparing a fabulous holiday […]
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It’s not too late to decorate for Halloween. If you just haven’t had the time to create intricate and labor intensive festive décor, we have a few simple ideas. Here are six very easy to assemble decorations you can put together in no time at all:
Festive votive (from Better Homes and Gardens) Place a large […]
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