Beat the cold winter blues and throw a party for kids or adults. No Slope Style course or Half Pipe? No problem, use what you have and join the competitive spirit. Start by grouping couples or families into teams each representing a different country and let the competition begin! (You can have them draw the country…
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Creating Nostalgia is Easier than you Think
I like the word nostalgia and the images it evokes. I think of my grandma’s house, her pink sinks and mint cupboards, the two pre-set tables – one for adults and one for kids, the colored plastic divided plates we always got to use, and the aroma of delicious food bubbling in the oven. These…
Holiday Family Night Ideas
There’s no doubt that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. But even with all the shopping and prep work that needs to be done, the parties and get-togethers you plan to attend, it’s important to spend some time relaxing with your family. Try making our Toasted Pecan Chicken with…
Creating Family Traditions, It’s not as Hard as you Think
As a new mom, I remember feeling a little pressure if asked about my budding family’s traditions. We were young, growing, and didn’t have any yet. I wanted to create traditions but somehow got overwhelmed by visions of polished scenes from magazines. Today, I’ve learned you don’t always have to set out to choose a…
Creating Holiday Traditions with Your Family
The holiday season is filled with family traditions. From decorating a tree together to making a favorite recipe, these traditions are often the things that create the most treasured memories. Carrying on traditions from generation to generation is something special that helps to strengthen a family’s identity. If you have young children, here are some…
Family Conversation Starters For Around the Dinner Table (and Elsewhere)
If your family is like ours, you may work hard to create a family dinner time routine, or other family activity (“forced family fun” as our oldest calls it), and then realize that you are not sure what to talk about.
Family fun carving pumpkins
If you’re looking for a great pumpkin to carve this Halloween season, the best place to look is …
Holiday Cookies to Share with Family and Friends
This time of year, baking cookies is a tradition appreciated by so many moms, and sharing with loved ones makes the experience that much sweeter.