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Avoiding Holiday Stress By : Marcia Chumbley Avoiding holiday stress this holiday season is a stressful one for most everyone. There's pressure to create the "perfect" holiday, while somehow keeping your sanity. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, combined with travel, financial struggles, and family issues can be enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel. It's impossible to avoid the holiday stress completely, but you can minimize it by following some of our simple tips. 4 Special Ways for Your Toddler to Help Out With the Holiday Meal By : O Quinn Tips to keep your toddler busy but helpful during the holiday meal preparations. Homemade Gift Baskets for Teachers By : Janet Vogel Creating a gift basket for your child's teacher is a great way to show your gratitude for the attention and assistance paid to your children. The time you dedicate to putting together an assortment of gift and food items, chosen just for the teacher, is your way of personalizing your gift as a gesture of your appreciation. Fun Canada Day Ideas for the Whole Family By : Alice Seba Canada Day festivals are jam-packed with activities that the whole family can enjoy. But you don’t have to go to a festival to have a fun day. Fourth of July Craft Ideas for Kids By : Alice Seba Independence Day is a fun summer holiday, full of festivals, fireworks, and other activities. It is also a tribute to the beginnings of our country. Fourth of July crafts are an entertaining way for kids to commemorate the anniversary of our independence. Memorial Day Ideas for Kids By : Alice Seba Teaching kids the importance of Memorial Day is good for them, and is a good way to honor those who serve and have served in the military. Mom: Avoid Stress During Busy Family Holidays By : Mila Sidman & Alice Seba Holidays are occasions for families to spend time together and make precious memories. With a little thought and creativity, you can prevent stress from taking over and have fun and happy family holidays. Eight Weeks to Pesach By : Rivka Slatkin This suggested checklist gives you eight weeks to prepare for Pesach. Feel free to modify it to your own situation. Enjoying Christmas with Toddlers By : Rachel Paxton Toddler tips to help reduce the stress of the holiday season. Holiday Spending Tips - Ten Ways to Keep From Having a Holiday Spending Hangover By : Kristine McKinley, CFP, CPA Ah the holidays… a time for parties, over eating, and over spending. Americans routinely overspend during the holidays, often resulting in increasing credit card debt to go along with that increasing waistline from too much pumpkin pie. Here are ten tips to help you save time, money and stress this shopping season: Quick Cash for the Holidays By : Leslie Truex Thanksgiving is upon us, which means the holiday season is in full swing. Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa are right around the corner and with them the expense of food, gifts and travel. Here are some tips for making some extra money for the holidays. Holiday Shopping Tips By : Fran Gratton This article is about tips for shopping during the holiday season. The tips are practical and common sense. The article emphasizes that a budget and a list are two of your most important tools during the holiday shopping spree. Your most important tip may be to be well rested. History and Celebration of Parent’s Day By : Stephanie Davies National Parent’s Day is officially held on the 4th Sunday of every July. This article shows what it is, why it is important, and how to celebrate! Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness By : Linda Weaver Clarke Do we think of the freedom we possess? Have you ever thought about the patriots who fought for this liberty that we enjoy? These brave men desired to live in a free land, not ruled by a monarchy. They wanted to choose for themselves and worship according to the dictates of their own heart. Memorial Day History and Celebration By : Stephanie Davies When you think of Memorial Day weekend, what comes to your mind? Is it the horrible traffic you are gonna have to face? The barbeques, swimming, and fun in the sun? Does it make you think of coolers filled with ice and beer or soda? If so, then you, like many others, have forgotton what Memorial Day is truly about. And I'm not speaking of a guarenteed Monday off of work! New Years Day History and Recipes By : Lara Velez NEW YEAR'S DAY is celebrated on January 1st. It was not always celebrated on this day...or even in the month of January. Up until the time of Julius Caesar, the Romans... December Featured Holidays and Recipes By : Lara Velez This month offers a rich variety of holidays; Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. First we will break down each special holiday, and then at the bottom we will give you two recipes for each holiday... Marching Along By : Deanna Mascle 10 multiple choice trivia questions about the month of March "Thank You" Gifts for Teachers By : Adriana Copaceanu Teachers add so much to our lives and guide out children with special attention. It always nice to give an appreciation for their thoughtfulness and caring. But what gift would be appropriate and not overwhelm the teacher? Here a just a few... Ten Heartwarming Gift Ideas By : Jacqueline Oddo Ten great gift ideas that are inexpensive, unique and sentimental for everyone on your list. An Easy Gift For Many Occasions By : Jen Shircel Can't decide what to buy for your friends 32nd birthday? We've got a great little gift idea that's great for many people and for many occasions. 10 Gifts Your Kids Will Love By : Adriana Copaceanu Everyone loves a special gift on their birthday: especially our kids! I have put together a list of 10 memorable gifts you can gift your children on their birthday without breaking the bank. Personalized Baby Gift – The Gift With The Special Touch By : Stacie Mahoe We here at www.the-personalized-baby.com have come up with a unique collection of gift items that can be personalized for any baby or small child. Now you’ll easily be able to find a gift that will be appreciated and remembered for years to come. Mirth without Girth – 5 Healthy Diet Tips for the Holiday Chef By : Karen B. Cohen Holiday feasts can be fabulously festive without being fattening. As a holiday chef you have the power to be selective, and create a menu to delight as well as relieve traditional holiday table guilt. Simple shifts in cooking techniques lighten your favorite fare with professional ease. This year, create your own holiday traditions by changing habits and helping recipes evolve, adding your own health-affirming legacy to the family. Planning a Gift Closet By : Sara Noel Creating a gift closet is a wonderful way to plan ahead for gift giving occasions. It’s also handy for those last-minute emergency events that spring up throughout the year, may otherwise catch you by surprise, and send you on a mad dash to the store. Budget and Plan Your Holidays By : Sara Noel Holidays can be a costly time of year for most people and many tend to overindulge and overspend. The Single Thing You Can Do For A Safer, Happier Holiday By : Constance Weygandt Four reasons to get adequate sleep during the holidays. Six specific Steps For Losing Weight In The New Year By : Constance Weygandt Weight Loss always makes the top ten list of New Year Resolutions. Here are some steps to help you succeed. Celebrating Earth Day with Kids By : Sara Duggan April 22nd will bring with it a day to remember that the Earth needs to be cared for as well as everything else in our lives. What can we do help you may ask? Where did “Earth Day” come from? Are you Ready to Break the Cycle of Holiday Stress this Year? - 9 Key Secrets from Yoga By : Karen B. Cohen Feeling a bit off-balance is a common by-product of modern life, especially during the holiday season. In fact, the holidays seem to come pre-packaged with specialized stress. Being too busy, especially during consumer-crazy, socially pressured holiday time, we miss out on our true nature and the genuine spirit of the season. By taking a yogic approach to the holidays you can find a sense of stability, nurture your own spirit, and create a happier family holiday. 5 Simple Ways to Tame Holiday Stress Today By : Karen B. Cohen Holidays come pre-packaged with stress – thanks to relatives, airports, malls and bills. The usual demands of the holiday season can stretch your physical and emotional limits, and if you are not prepared, leave you so stressed you are unable to enjoy special times. A sense of control lessens the stress load. Cultivate the conscious intention to care of yourself and holiday obligations in a more centered way. Holiday Planning Tips for WAHMs By : Aurelia Williams If you are ready to get a head start on organizing yourself, your family and your holiday check lists, then keep reading.... Work at Home Moms - Save Money This Holiday Season By : Nicole Dean As the holidays approach, many work at home moms begin feeling a sense of dread -- * How will we afford gifts? * Will I start the new year even further in debt? Ho Ho Ho or Ba Humbug!? By : Aurelia Williams Here are some tips that you can use when coping with Stress and/or Depression During the Holiday season. Avoid Holiday Blues and Stress By : Marie Magdala Roker The demands of holiday shopping, parties, family, and house guests also contribute to feelings of tension. The holiday hype can leave you feeling like you’re expected to do many things all at once. Advent II: Celebrating Advent With Children By : Sara Duggan This year as our family prepares to celebrate Advent for the first time I prepared a list of items I would like to add to our Nature Table. Each day we will add the item, say a prayer, sing a song, recite a Bible passage or read a story. Join us as we celebrate this often overlooked season of Anticipation and Hope! Advent part 1: Celebrating Advent with Your Family By : Sara Duggan What is Advent? When is it celebrated? Why? How? I will try to touch breifly on these questions as I share with you what our family will be doing this year during the Advent season. 3 Things a Personalized Gift Says By : Stella Rain With the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's not easy to find the perfect gift for a loved one. But here's 3 good reasons to take some time, plan, and give a gift that really makes your loved one feel extra special! Unique Gifts: Ideas for All Seasons By : Dar Arechederra There's an alternative to buying gifts that sit on a shelf waiting for the next garage sale. For something completely unique, why not consider gifts that keep on giving for your friends, co-workers or loved ones? Boss's Day: 25 Practical Gift Ideas By : Dar Arechederra Boss's Day has been around since 1958, and we still struggle for ideas on what to buy the boss. But finding the perfect gift for our boss doesn't have to be a nightmare. Nor does it need to cost a fortune. The trick is to take into account your boss's personality, likes, dislikes. Is your boss a practical person? Somewhat exotic? Does she like to be pampered? Is he into sports, hobbies, food?