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Holiday Artists to Brighten the Season

Beautiful, inspiring and sweetly nostalgic, holiday art makes this time of year seem even more magical and delightful to everyone who enjoys paintings of winter wonderlands, happy children with their presents and scenes of the Nativity. To…

Tips for Writing the Perfect Holiday Card

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'Tis the season to send handwritten holiday cards! In an age when so many have become disenchanted with the half-sincere Facebook wall birthday greeting, a tangible, hand-written card that arrives in the mail is the perfect way to spread holiday…

Some of Our Favorite Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are a holiday tradition among my friends and I, and I bet they're a tradition for some of you folks too. There are so many great ones, it's hard to pick favorites, but I'd like to share with you my top five. If you haven't seen…

‘Tis the Season to Send Cards: Holiday Card Writing Tips

Do you remember the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond where Marie writes a letter to include in her Christmas cards about what everyone's been up to that year, and it starts an all-out feud? If not, see here. The main premise of the episode…
National Handwriting Day

National Handwriting Day: Celebrating a Lost Art

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Celebrate a Lost Art on National Handwriting Day Happy National Handwriting Day, everyone! I hope that you awoke to find new, freshly-sharpened Blackwings in your pencil cup and stacks of fresh notebooks on your desk, just waiting to be filled…
Donors Choose

Giving in the Face of Grief with Groups Like Donors Choose

To quote the great Dolly Parton, this year feels like one hard candy Christmas. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no Grinch – usually I’m all about the holly and the ivy, silver bells and presents round the tree. But like many of you, I find…

Creative Holiday Craft Ideas

The best thing about having Facebook friends with small children is getting inspired by the pictures they post of all the fun crafts they’re doing this holiday season. Fortunately, you don’t have to have kids to get crafty with holiday decorations.…
Christmas Stories

Christmas Stories and Other Stories of the Season

We all have different ways of marking the beginning of the holiday season, be it through song, lights, gifts or movies. In my family, the singing of Christmas carols is strictly prohibited until Santa Claus has flown down 5th Avenue at the end…

Creative Ways to Recycle for the Holidays

Creative Ways to Recycle for the Holidays Recycling is not only great for the environment, it can save you money. Many Americans are facing difficult economic times, and using recycled materials from around your house can be one way to tighten…
Creative Costume Ideas

Creative and Fun Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As a kid, I loved dressing up and getting free candy. As an adult, I love dressing up and giving free candy. The best part has always been the costume. Who doesn’t love having the opportunity…