One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving and Christmas is the leftover turkey. While I am not a big turkey-eater to begin with, turkey leftovers are an entirely different story. Here are a few of my favorite recipes to use with the leftover holiday trimmings.
Most people think turkey and dressing at the mere mention of the word “Thanksgiving”. But, for many, turkey just doesn’t cut it. There are some delicious alternatives to serving up the large bird during the holidays; check out some of these recommendations.
Want to move beyond the standard pumpkin pie this year? Here are some wonderful alternatives to pies to serve your guests at Thanksgiving this year. These are also great for travel-dishes as well!
Bring the outdoors in this year for your Thanksgiving gathering. Using nature’s gifts, you can inexpensively and creatively spruce up your home for the holidays.
Having been around the block a few times as a parent (literally and figuratively), I’ve seen my share of handouts at Halloween-time. While my kids LOVE to go door-to-door on our block, greeting the neighbors with a hearty “Trick or treat!” and grinning for the latest and greatest handout, I have to admit that I secretly love the more creative side of my neighbors. Those neighbors that go beyond the chocolate candy bar or pieces of bubble gum have inspired me to look for alternatives to hand out this year.
Our County Fair will be opening in a few weeks, and the decor around town is already changing to support it! County fairs and rodeos are typically a great way for young people to be involved in farming and home skills, to showcase them to others, and to be recognized for their hard work. In my small town, the County Fair is a huge event, closing schools for a day and allowing everyone a chance to be involved in our community.
October 31st is literally right around the corner, and what better way to have a little fun with your friends than hosting a Halloween get-together? Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, whether you are entertaining a few close friends or a cast of hundreds.
One of the bigger trends in receptions is to display pictures and videos of the happy couple. Typically, these are a variety of different photos, ranging from those of the bride and groom as children, through their childhood, into their dating relationship and up to the wedding. They are typically in a slideshow format and set to music, and most often they are projected onto a large screen through a high-tech (and expensive) projector.
Photographers can take a wedding to another level as far as preserving the memories of the Big Day. However, their services are typically pricy, and if you are trying to create your wedding on a very tight budget, hiring a professional photographer might be out of the question. Here are some tips for getting the pictures you want without draining your wallet.
When my husband’s cousin got married, we were working with a very limited budget. But, with an evening ceremony, we knew that we wanted the reception to be a bit more elegant and reflect the ambiance of the evening. So, we created wonderful candle-lit centerpieces from recycled materials.
