Pumpkin carving is an important part of Halloween traditions for many families around the world. The ritual began more than a hundred years ago when townspeople would carve a lantern from a dried gourd. They would set their gourd lantern on their front step as a way to deter the evil spirits that they believed were able to walk the earth on the night of Allhallows eve. Read more »
For many people Thanksgiving is a day of family, feasts, and football or a film at the nearest movie theater. Others meet the day with loneliness and dread. Still others enjoy spending the day alone. Here are a number of ideas to help you have a great day if you find yourself alone on Thanksgiving. Starting the day with at least a tentative plan and a positive attitude will help reduce any feeling of loneliness. Read more »
Diabetics no longer have to give up dessert during the holidays. Sugar is no longer considered the culprit for those who have diabetes according to recent research. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now considers the biggest dietary risk factor for type 2 diabetics as being overweight due to overeating. When diabetics eat smaller portions and factor in the carbs, they can enjoy an occasional after meal treat. Read more »
Besides getting into costumes, Halloween season is all about Halloween party treats. You aren’t just limited to candy for Halloween party treats.
Here are some wonderful meal and snack ideas that are perfect for that scary party or just a way for all to enjoy the count down till the big night.
Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season with a festive feast, typically with family and friends gathered around the table. In the United States, the turkey could be considered the national bird as an untold number of families will have turkey and stuffing as the center of their main meal. We are providing a suggested menu for you to try out on this special day. Read more »
Halloween will soon be here and that means there will be trick-or-treating, I really mean “treating”. You can’t take all the candy out of Halloween because it just isn’t going to happen, you wouldn’t want to spoil the holiday for your entire family. Read more »
The end of summer is here and you want to have a last pool party or barbecue before the weather turns cooler. But, you need to come up with some great ideas for your Labor Day picnic so that the summer will go out with a bang. Read more »
