St. Patricks day is a day of celebrating Irish Heritage, eating, drinking and everything green.  But how can you implement green into your St. Pattys day without having to wear it from head to toe?  Here are a few ideas… WEAR GREEN – but on a smaller scale Wear green socks, no one may see them… but at least you’ve got spirit! Wear fashionable green jewelry, just an accent piece can be subtle and classy. [...]

If you’re anything like me, you procrastinate when it comes to buying holiday gifts. Then you spend a day frantically running around trying to find something appropriate to give as a gift. Sound familiar? If you’re looking for gifts for the women in your life, I’ve put together a list of a few things I think are great this year. Order one of these great gifts, and you won’t have to even leave the house. [...]

The extra money that we spend is often a worry when holidays come around. Dinners, gifts, and holiday parties often don’t come cheap. What if we just don’t have the extra cash to spend? And what if we don’t want to spend a fortune, but don’t want to put a damper on our holiday cheer? Fortunately, there are ways that we can keep costs down without feeling as if we’re ruining the holidays for everyone. [...]

Thanksgiving is over, and sometimes we think of it as just a holiday where we eat a lot and watch the football game. It is a great part of the holiday, but there’s a deeper meaning behind the holiday. The first Thanksgiving was a feast given jointly by Pilgrims and Native Americans to celebrate their first year in the New World. That first year was hard, I’m sure, and they were all thankful they made [...]

The holidays are fast approaching, and you might be wondering how to make them a little greener. With just a few adjustments to your shopping (and your thinking), you can make your holiday environmentally friendly. It’s easy, and it’s fun. Do It Yourself Holiday Cards: Make your own cards on recycled paper. Remember how much fun it used to be to make specialized cards for people when you were little? It’s still just as much [...]

Haunted Houses make great Halloween parties. Not only are they a lot of fun, they can be tailored to your interests. Like witches? Do a creepy witch themed haunted house, with lots of cauldrons around as signs that witches must be near. Set a few of them around the house, and fill them with dry ice. The smoke and fog will make your party exceptional. Put a few witch’s brooms around, and ramp up the [...]

Representing your favorite television character at Halloween is always fun, especially for children. What’s more fun than dressing up as their favorite television character? If you’re going in a large group or dressing as a family, that’s even better. You’ll look cute as can be. I can hear the oohs and ahs already! Not to mention that costume prize you’re sure to win… If you need some ideas for costume characters, here are a few [...]

Do you dress your pet up for Halloween? Dressing your pet up for Halloween isn’t as weird or as uncommon as it may sound. Or maybe it is…I can’t get past the cute factor long enough to tell. What could be cuter than a Bad Dog Prisoner costume? See what I mean? Isn’t that adorable? If you do decide to dress your pet, there are some basic rules you should follow. You don’t want to [...]

When you think of Halloween, eco-friendly is probably not the first thing that pops into your head. As holidays go, Halloween might seem that it’s a hard one to ‘green’, but with these few, easy tips it’s easier than you might think. Use a cloth bag or recycled plastic bag to hold candy when your kids are trick or treating. Alternatively, use the same hard plastic bucket year after year. You’ll save money, and you’ll [...]

Just by following a few Halloween safety tips, you’ll make sure that your child stays safe, healthy, and happy on Halloween. Halloween and trick or treating should be fun for your kids. Following these few safety tips can keep accidents and scary things away. 1. Get a light, white, or brightly colored costume for your child, so that he can be seen more clearly in the dark. One with bright or white colors is perfect, [...]