If you have ever wondered how our unusual fall celebration got its start, read about it here in The History of Halloween Part 1. Halloween, or the Hallow E’en as they call it in Ireland, means All Hallows Eve, or … Continued
Are you a fan of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts gang–Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Woodstock and their friends? I have loved them since childhood–I drew large-scale Peanuts characters for a middle school dance decorations once and have been attached to this … Continued
When I was young, my mother made all my Halloween costumes. She was a fabulous seamstress, and she made the best outfits for me. She made me a Little Red Riding Hood outfit complete with dress, apron, pantaloons and … Continued
These days, Halloween is the most popular holiday next to Christmas. At its heart are family and friends having fun together-which is what Halloween Treats by Donata Maggipinto is all about. This compilation of creative Halloween ideas, simple crafts, tasty … Continued
I am a huge lover of classic vintage films–especially musicals. I love to watch films showing home life in earlier days–from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. I especially love scenes of parties and home entertainments people held before the … Continued
One of my sons was a member of Band Company during his years at Virginia Military Institute. He was in band throughout high school, so being assigned to Band Company was expected. On the weekends of football games, VMI held … Continued
On cold days, nothing goes better with football and beer than a hearty bowl of chili. Throwing a chili cookoff for your friends one Sunday afternoon is a perfect way to get your guests involved and to have . Plus, … Continued
Are you already trying to figure out what will be the theme of your Halloween pumpkin this year? For many families, what they will carve on their porch pumpkins is a well-considered family decision. If you need help, check out … Continued
Tailgate Decorating Part 2 Decorating your party table • For your table, you may already have tablecloths, blankets, sheets or bedspreads in your colors to make your tailgate more attractive. You may also find inexpensive fabric or vinyl in the … Continued
If you have a young sports enthusiast in your family, you may want to celebrate this interest by hosting a football party tailgate. Take your guests to a local game and set up a special tailgate to get them … Continued