When I hear “I made it from scratch!” at a gathering, my first instinct is to assume it must have taken a lot of time to prepare the tasty-looking dish coming my way down the table….
Last month’s holiday celebrations have passed, but perhaps one tradition hangs on. How many of us have put into practice the resolutions we shared with others before the stroke of…
Planning a party with friends and family on New Year’s Eve? This year, make it easy by turning your buffet table into an informal appetizer table. Let guests bring their favorite…
A doll? A puzzle? A yo-yo? What was your all-time favorite childhood toy, and what made it so special? Now in the season of giving as we play Santa’s elves, those personal memories…
Inserting whole cloves into a firm apple or citrus fruit to create what is known as a pomander is a lovely traditional craft you might remember doing when you were young. Tis the season…
If you sent holiday photo cards, you probably know from experience that the final image may be stunning, but the production process wasn’t easy. First comes the search for that photo…
It’s a handmade and homemade kind of holiday season this year. If there are still some people on your gift list you wish to remember with a little something, or you need some grab-and-go…
Rolling sheets of beeswax into beautiful candles is a safe and easy way to make unique, attractive and appreciated holiday gifts with your children. The steps for making these candles…
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