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Celebrations and Traditions

  • Homemade Valentine's Day cards from the heart

    Nothing says "love" like a homemade gift. This Valentine's Day why not make your own stash of creative cards that are more meaningful than those glossy store-bought ones. Save money and promote fine motor skills!

  • Last minute New Year's Eve goodies

    It's 3 p.m. on the last day of the year. Your sitter has just called to say she"s got the flu. Many would panic; you simply decide to move the evening's festivities to your home. How hard can it be to put together a casual, delicious spread to share with some friends? Especially when you ask the friends to bring the beverages?

  • Make your own noise maker -- shake, rattle and roll!

    Put out the buffet snacks. Gather up the pots, pans, and noise makers. It's time for the big count down! You don't have any noise makers? We can fix that!

  • 10 New Year's resolutions you can handle

    As the old year winds down, your thoughts might turn to changes you'll make in the coming year. What's in store for the new year?

  • Does Santa visit your house on Christmas Eve?

    "Ho Ho Ho!" or "Bah humbug!" One of these probably describes your house on Christmas Eve. What traditions help you celebrate these winter holidays? Does Santa make an appearance?

  • Realistic New Year's resolutions for the unresolved

    Making a New Year's resolution is like any other project that we encounter, whether it's a monster work assignment or something that must be done around the house.

  • Counting down to Santa -- last minute activities

    The kids are already bouncing off the walls. You're pulling out your hair. Even the dog's in the action, flying in crazy circles. If Santa doesn't come down the chimney soon, you'll go through the roof! Here's how you can help them survive -- and enjoy -- these final hours 'til "ho-ho-ho" arrives!

  • Camping in your living room -- celebrating the year's shortest day

    Just think, from this point forward every day gets a little bit longer. Hello spring! Ok, maybe not quite yet, but each day brings it a little bit closer and that's definitely a reason to celebrate. How about camping in the living room? It's an activity that may make the long night seem way too short.

  • Kwanzaa celebrations and crafts for kids

    Kwanzaa runs from December 26 to January 1. Each day is dedicated to celebrating one of the principles believed to have been key to building strong families and communities in African cultures. Help your child follow along with one of these activities.

  • Winter holiday crafts for kids of all ages

    The weather outside may be frightful. The kids wandering around looking for "something to do" might be less than delightful. Instead letting loose with an indoor storm, what can you do? Get busy with a craft project! Bring out an old favorite or try one of ours.

  • Planning a Family Road Trip

    Are you planning a long family road trip? Here's how to keep that family holiday from turning into a "helliday" on wheels.

  • Party Time for Leaplings

    Since your child's been born they've been waiting for this momentous birthday! It's a first. Happy birthday, leapling! Have a hoppin' good time!

  • Baby Shower Entertainment

    So, you're throwing a baby shower. The date is set and the invitations have been sent. The anticipation is brewing. But what are you going to do once you get everyone to the party?

  • Top 10 Things to Do on Leap Day

    Leap day -- that quadrennial event in gives us a bonus day to play, read or ponder our lives. We compiled the following list of things to do on Leap Day to match its goofy name. Leap in and enjoy!

  • Activity Idea For Small Kids on Thanksgiving

    We're having the whole family over for Thanksgiving. There are several little ones, ages 2 to 8. I need a project to keep them busy. Do you have a suggestion for me?

  • We Want to Know -- What is the Worst Gift You've Ever Received?

    With the holidays just about behind us, we got to thinking about the gifts we've received AND about those presents we simply must return, donate -- or dare we admit, re-gift!

  • Birthday Party Tips

    Planning a birthday party for your little one and unsure where to begin? Check out our tips -- covering everything from the invitations to cake to party favors -- to make your day a success!

  • Tips for Answering the Santa Question

    "Mommy, is there really a Santa?" What are you going to say when you hear the Santa question? Will you stumble over your words? Will you tell a half-truth or perhaps lie? Will you be tempted to avoid answering the question?

  • Homemade winter cards for friends and family

    There's something even more special when those holiday greetings are homemade, handmade with love. These tips will get you started and put smiles on faces -- both those making and those opening the cards.

  • Rubber Ducky Facts and Quacks

    It's bath time! Along with splashes and giggles, you might hear your preschooler blaring out these lyrics about the favorite bath time toy, the rubber ducky!