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
Are you looking for an easy holiday craft for you and your children to make for Christmas gifts? Here’s one that’s very inexpensive and easy to make—and very appropriate for grandmothers, aunts, neighbors and teachers-Snowmen Salt and Pepper Shakers! You … Continued
It can be so frustrating after Christmas to realize that you forgot to take some of the photographs you meant to get. During the holidays, we are all so busy and stopping to capture certain special moments may not always … Continued
If you are not one of those people who gets your Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving, you may still be trying to find time in your busy schedule to get your house in holiday order. Here are some pointers for … Continued
Christmas Party Cost-Cutting Ideas • Save on party invitations by creating your own—there are many attractive holiday-bordered paper at the office supply stores to use with your own computer printer. If you plan to send Christmas cards, why not tuck … Continued
Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. Henry David Thoreau Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. William Arthur Ward Thanksgiving … Continued