It's December 24 and you still need to get some last-minute gifts. What should you do? You should check out our list of five great last-minute gift ideas, and you really should get to steppin'. You seriously don't have a lot of time left to shop!
Even without huge parties, we're sure that some of you will be having a drink or two to celebrate Christmas this year. And Christmas drinking games can add to the fun of small gatherings (or even gatherings via Zoom or FaceTime). Here are some of our favs. Holiday Trivia Etsy has several Christmas drinking games…
'Tis the season to binge classic Christmas movies, but have you thought about which one is most like your personality? Take our classic Christmas movie quiz and find out! 5 Foods/Drinks That Suck, But We Keep Making Them During the Holidays
Just because you don't have a fireplace doesn't mean that you can't have that cozy fireplace feel during the holiday season. There are tons of yule log videos that you can play on your tv during holiday get-togethers. Disney+ just announced they are releasing a new Frozen 2 yule log video on their streaming platform.…
My big sister has always been the creative type and as a school teacher, she has often brought fun projects home to share with my family. One of those projects, which we have made a holiday tradition now for over 20 years, is decorating gingerbread houses on Christmas Eve. When we started out we would…
Christmastime is all about gathering around the table on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day after the presents are open to share a meal with the family. While because of COVID-19, the Christmas table may have fewer guests, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't decorate it. We found seven table settings that we just…
If you are looking for an unusual or different way to wrap your gifts this year, here are some creative suggestions. Make Presents Personal This wrapping idea on Pinterest involves printing and putting photos on presents instead of gift tags to make them more unique. The video has another way to do this below, but…
Subscription boxes are a great gift idea because there's a subscription box for nearly every type of interest you can think of. So, if you're looking for a subscription box idea for your dad this holiday season, check out one of the seven listed below. Stance (Starts at $19/month) If your dad loves a fun…
Although most are forgoing travel this year due to the coronavirus, some will still travel to see family for the holidays. If you are one of those people, here are some ways to stay safe during the winter season, according to the CDC. The Basics By now, we all know the basics to keep us…
This Christmas and holiday season will be different for most families as many of us will not be with our extended families because of the pandemic. So, much like Thanksgiving, we can still be with family on Christmas Day... via Zoom instead of in person. For my family at Thanksgiving, we ate separately with our…
Christmas 2020 will be different for many families, and many parents are looking for activities for Christmas Day, particularly if they have really young children. How about games? With a little investigation, I discovered there are tons of Christmas themed games we can do on the big day. Here are 9 game ideas for the…
This past Thanksgiving saw many American families -- including mine -- following CDC recommendations and replacing huge gatherings with more intimate get togethers. It's likely that the CDC will recommend similar precautions for Christmas this year, and we've been planning for that. This year, we will be changing some of our Christmas traditions. Usually my…
Let's face it: cooking a big Christmas dinner is stressful. And it's even more stressful when you have no idea what you're doing. If you're stuck at home for the holidays this year and you have no idea how to cook, we got you covered. Using a crockpot or slow cooker to cook is an…
For the first time in 31 years, Hershey's has changed its iconic Kisses Christmas Bells commercial -- and not everyone is feeling jolly about it. The updated commercial starts the same, with Hershey's Kisses "playing" We Wish You A Merry Christmas, but then cuts to a father and his young daughter baking together. HERSHEY'S KISSES…
2020 has been full of heartbreak, stress, and letdowns, so let's take some time to put that aside and laugh a little. Many like to post about their Christmas and share all the picture-perfect moments. Others are a bit more honest and open, and want to show where something went hilariously wrong. And those are…
As shoppers are already setting buying records online, there's no doubt that people are looking to buy lots of toys for the kids this holiday season. We compiled a list of the top 10 toys for what we're hoping is going to be a great 2020 holiday. Top 10 Toys For 2020 Holidays
It feels like people have started setting up their Christmas trees earlier than ever this year (hey, in 2020, we need all the cheer we can get!). The most time consuming, and worst part about putting the Christmas tree up is definitely the lights. It usually takes me forever, and if one strand goes out...…
Many people like to add new ornaments to their Christmas tree that help represent the year, but with a year like 2020, what should you do? Honor this horrendous year with some of its most prominent symbols. Here are just four Christmas ornaments to consider. COVID-19 Germ I mean, this one is obvious, because…
Few holiday decorations are as popular as the Christmas Tree, but they also have the potential for danger, especially if you plan on buying and decorating a fresh tree. That's why Christmas tree safety tips are so important. According to the American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA), "Christmas trees alone result in 13 million dollars, annually, in…
Subscription boxes are a great gift idea because there's a subscription box for nearly every type of interest you can think of. So, if you're looking for a subscription box idea for your mom this holiday season, check out one of the seven listed below. Birchbox (Starts at $15/month) If mom loves trying out new…
Christmas cookie decorating is super popular, but it can also be super difficult. But never fear, tutorials are here! If you're looking to upgrade your Christmas cookie decorating this year, check out the videos below for some tips! Tasty 101 - Sugar Cookies If you've never made holiday sugar cookies before, this video from Tasty is…
Christmas cards may be a bit different this year, as most Americans have had an unusual and fairly dark 2020. But that can make sending Christmas cards with a bit of humor more important that ever. Our family usually sends out holiday cards the day after Thanksgiving to nudge all those people who had no…
Seasonal Affective Disorder is felt by countless people during the winter months when the days are shorter and the weather is colder. If you know someone that's affected by the "winter blues," consider buying them one of these seven thoughtful gifts.
Hot cocoa is the perfect winter treat that pretty much everyone loves. However, if you're looking for ways to up your cocoa game, consider one of these four fancy hot cocoa recipes! Hot Chocolate Floats This recipe from Delish is the perfect example of how one extra ingredient can make all of the difference. I…
It's the holidays, which means we're all allowed to indulge a little. Even if you don't drink, there are still fun mocktails you can make to celebrate. Here are five recipes that are easy to make: Espresso Martini Mocktail This recipe is as delicious as an original espresso martini, but without the sin. This particular…
