The Fourth of July, otherwise known as Independence Day, is the federal holiday in the USA which celebrates the Declaration of Independence. On July 4th, 1776 this was the document which declared America as independent from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Traditionally Independence Day is commemorates with fireworks, parades, carnivals, outdoor concerts, ceremonies and of course, family picnics. If you are planning a picnic for this Independence Day, here are some tips for making it the best outdoor feast ever! Keep Your Food Fresh and Safe One of the challenges of outdoor eating is keeping your … [Read more...]
Celebrating New Years Eve with Your Kids
If you have young kids and you cannot get a babysitter on New Year’s Eve, you will likely not be hitting the nightclubs and dancing until the break of dawn. If you are planning a quiet evening in with your little ones, you can put together a great New Year’s Eve party that the whole family will enjoy! Here are some tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve with your kids: Decorate the House Together You and the kids can have a great time in the afternoon decorating your house for New Year’s Eve. String up lights around and set up candles to create a party atmosphere. You can … [Read more...]
Tips for Hosting a Fantastic New Years Party on a Budget
New Year’s Eve is a time to party and celebrate with friends, and you want to plan your own evening get-together so that you can count down to midnight in style. However, after the expenses of the holiday season you don’t have much left over to spend on throwing a big bash! Don’t worry; you can still ring in the New Year with a great party on a low budget. Here are some tips for cutting down the costs of your celebration: Plan Ahead Many people make their plans for New Years at least a month in advance and sometimes more, so if you are planning on hosting a soiree this year … [Read more...]
Where to Hide Presents From Your Sneaky Kids
When your children know that there are Christmas presents in the house, they turn into little detectives leaving no stone unturned in their quest to figure out what they are getting this year. However, you don’t want their curious prying eyes to ruin the surprise that you have planned for that special morning, so how can you hide the presents from your kids so that they will never find them? Go High If your kids are still quite little, you can use your height advantage to hide the gifts in a place that they will never look, such as the highest shelf in the closet. Push the gifts to the … [Read more...]
