Cooking brings family and friends together, provides an outlet for creativity and can be relaxing. But did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? By following a few kitchen fire safety … Continued
You may have participated in many Easter egg hunts, but have you ever participated in an Easter egg roll? Well, you might want to take your children or grandchildren to the most famous egg roll–the White House Easter Egg Roll … Continued
Most homeowners think about how to decorate inside their homes for seasonal holidays. However, decorating outdoors can be just as fun as decorating indoors and can be a very welcoming sight to friends coming to your home for a … Continued
The commercials for Presidents Day car and mattress sales have been playing on television for a week or more, but there’s got to be more to this holiday than that! The history of Presidents Day is actually quite interesting. Many … Continued
As exciting it is to have your family and friends over for a party, it is also delightful to sit down and bask in your success after the gathering is over. Sitting down to relax and think about the fun … Continued
With President’s Day coming up, I have become interested in learning more about the favorite foods of our national leaders over the years. Presidential pancakes appeared in my research as an intriguing topic to share with you. The modern pancake (batter cake, hotcake, griddlecake, flapjack, … Continued
How to Start a Party • Make the entrance-way to your home welcoming! Turn on the porch lights on, so guests can tell they have arrived at the correct house, and make certain your guests can see how to walk … Continued
Toasting in the New Year Toasting is a custom that goes all the way back to ancient times—ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Hebrews and Saxons all raised their glasses to the gods and their heroes. Formal toasts are usually given at … Continued
Songs of Christmas Carolers singing as of yore, Holly bedecking every door, Red woolen stockings hung up with glee, Icicles draped on a Christmas tree, Santa coming on Christmas Eve, Toys left so wee ones may believe, Mistletoe slyly … Continued
White House holidays have evolved over the last two hundred-some years from a personal family affair in the private quarters to the national celebration that it is today. But through the years, some very special traditions have developed—learn about these … Continued