Looking back at last Christmas, there might be a few things you want to change and improve this year - that’s often the case. However, if you leave it too late, you might have to repeat what you did last year, even if you know it’s not quite right, and that can be even more disappointing. [...]
Tis the season to be jolly, deck the halls, cook, bake, wrap and share good cheer. These festive printable Christmas posters, gift tags and holiday recipe cards will help you and your family make the season merry and bright! Simply click on the links below to download these free printables. Have fun using them! These [...]
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and that means everything from planning your Christmas card and gift list to what you are going to cook or bake. To help you stay on top of the multitude of Christmas holiday planning details -- here are free Christmas printables to the rescue. These 10 Christmas printables [...]
Tis the season to be jolly and do good deeds for others. Need some "random acts of kindness" ideas or handy reminders? Why not spread some holiday cheer with this "Random Acts of Kindness" Printable Advent Calendar. It's a fun cut and paste craft and includes 24 ideas with random acts of kindness to spread that [...]
Christmas is getting closer, which means that everyone is excited about all the festive meals, movies, music and presents that are coming ahead. Preparing a Christmas dinner is a big job, so it’s important to stay on focus and have a clear idea of what you want to serve for your loved ones. Whether you prefer [...]
Decking the halls is a big part of the holiday season. But prepping your home for the most wonderful time of the year can be difficult if you lead a green lifestyle since so many of your former go-to items are unlikely to fit in with the way you live day to day. Fortunately, you're not [...]
With Christmas now upon us, many people will be arranging parties either for Christmas or the New Year. This is a great way to enjoy spending time with close friends and family while also having some fun and entertainment. With the champagne cocktails flowing and plenty of great food to indulge in, festive parties are a [...]
Whether you live in a spacious luxury condo in the city or a modest country home, Christmas and the holiday season tend to be full of conspicuous consumption, from oversized presents under the tree to lavish feasts with enough food to fill a whole country. However, for those of us with a penchant for sustainability, cutting [...]
The holidays are here and with it comes a joy and hype to go big. We strive to buy big gifts for our friends and family. We try to one-up our neighbors in the lights and decorations. We want more, more more. In some ways we’re blinded by the glitz of the holiday lights and enamored [...]
I've always felt that there was something very special about making and gifting something special that I made with my own hands. It meant that I'd spent time thinking about the person and what they would like, and then created something unique for them. To me, it also meant that a little bit of my love, [...]
The holidays can be such a fun time with friends and family. It’s a time to share love and joy with all the people who matter in your life. Among the merry and bright, though, there’s also a lot of waste. Think of all the wrapping paper that goes in the trash, the Christmas lights plugged [...]
December is only a month away. This is a time when people will soon head to the malls, shopping around for gifts. Once the holiday rush goes in full swing, there will be an endless supply of gift options available. Clothes, gadgets, and the latest fashion items are all up for grabs. But have you considered [...]
As I struggle to juggle all of the challenges and stress associated with holiday shopping, gift-giving and the demands of the season, a few thoughts weigh heavily on my mind. We live in a consumer-driven economy and society, and it is hard to internalize this concept. At every turn we are bombarded with billboards, television ads, and [...]
