Are you in charge of planning a big party, such as a family reunion, and overwhelmed by the thought of…
Serve a patriotic appetizer—cherry tomatoes, a creamy white-cheese dip and blue corn chips. Or after the barbecued burgers and dogs,…
Flag-waving films from the '30s and '40s During World War II, Hollywood churned out patriotic films, helping to boost morale.…
Grill Dad the Perfect Steak You don’t have to be a great cook to cook a great steak. Here are…
How about having a Valentine’s–President’s Day party this weekend? Surprise your guests with pretty and tasty ice cubes in their…
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away…the holiday that honors love and CHOCOLATE!When you have cookies or cake or…
Give your Christmas tree a pick-me-up by adding one ounce (two tablespoons) of maple syrup to its water. The syrup’s sugar…
These forgotten films offer wonderful holiday entertainment. Most are available on DVD and usually are shown on Turner Classic Movies…
Use two plates per setting. Place a clear plate on top of a colored plate, and insert colorful and interesting…
This is a fun, inexpensive way to decorate your windows for the winter holidays. First, mix equal amounts of Epsom…
For any species, if the tree is fresh, the needles will stay on the branch and not fall off if…
Mini-pumpkins and gourds leftover from Halloween make colorful candleholders—a simple solution for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Cut off the tops, scoop…
On Veterans Day we honor all men and women of the armed services. Wear a flag lapel pin directly over…
Use an ice cream scoop to remove pumpkin pulp and seeds. It makes the work quick and easy. To carve…
Consider using fuzzy pipe cleaners, instead of the usual candles, for your birthday cake. They’re stiff enough to stand up…
