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Family » Holidays | By James Penn @ Monday, 13th November 2006 @ 12:56 AM

The Caribbean is a good place for family vacations thanks to the numerous beaches, ancient ruins, and natural attractions. Thanks to the Caribbean kids activities available throughout the islands it is one of the best places to visit with your family. The itineraries of the various cruise lines operating in the Caribbean have expanded considerably during the past few years and include Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Costa Maya, and Mexico. Caribbean kids activities are av... more...

Family » Holidays | By Susie Cortright @ Saturday, 11th November 2006 @ 12:47 AM

Celebrate families and togetherness this Thanksgiving Day with some time honored traditions, which give us a sense of family identity and meaningfulness that can last for generations. Here are nine ideas for starting new family traditions, and for revering the old ones: 1. Sit down with your family and reminisce about your childhood celebrations. What do you remember most about Thanksgiving and the days that follow? Thanksgiving traditions can be much more than just food and recip... more...

Family » Holidays | By Dave Poon @ Friday, 10th November 2006 @ 9:20 PM

During this holiday season, most people are busy decorating their houses. By the month of November, many individuals go at any department stores to avoid Christmas hassles. Decorating homes is also a fun family activity. It is during this time that family put up Christmas trees all together. Other parents prefer creating their own decorations of Christmas ornaments to minimize the cost and at the same time have a fun filled memory with their children. Together, they desig... more...

Family » Holidays | By Stephanie Davies @ Sunday, 5th November 2006 @ 11:15 PM

Whenever you are packaging fragile or breakable items, the first thing to remember is that there is no such thing as "overkill" when packing them. I package a lot of breakables and have only had one item break during shipment during the past 7 years. The very first thing to do when packing fragile or breakables, is to fill the center if there is one. If what you are shipping is hollow in the middle (such as a ceramic cup, glass, or candle holder), be sure to stuff the hollow inside of... more...

Family » Holidays | By J Andrew Morrison @ Sunday, 29th October 2006 @ 10:16 PM

Whether it's a Christmas gift for your husband, wife, child or friend, the act of giving is a show of love and appreciation. It also satisfies a basic need in all of us to please another. All too often, though, we forget about the larger purpose of giving, the purpose giving Christmas gifts to charity can fulfill. Of course the act of giving a gift to a loved one or someone close to you has an immediate positive impact in seeing the joy on their face as they receive the gift and th... more...

Family » Holidays | By Scott Taylor @ Sunday, 22nd October 2006 @ 3:33 PM

One of my wife's favorite costumes as a little girl was a gypsy, or fortune teller. Not only did she dress up as a gypsy for Halloween, but just as dress up playtime too. She says that she liked this kind of costume because it was mysterious and a little 'bad'. Hmmm... maybe I should see if she's still got that costume! I'll get my pirate costume out too! From all outward appearances, a gypsy costume looks like a lot of work to create. But it's really p... more...

Family » Holidays | By Joshua Poyoh @ Saturday, 21st October 2006 @ 7:14 AM

Christmas is coming and as parents, it may be giving you headaches soon. Why? Because you will need to know what is the most popular Christmas gifts are for kids. You may download the list from the internet or read it in some magazines. Nonetheless, you will be stumped and it is always difficult to catch up with the latest toys unless you happened to be working for Santa Claus. You see; the price tags of these gadgets, toys and electronics are getting more expensive each year. Getting the... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jessica Cander @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 8:55 AM

He is a figure known the world over, an endorsement for gift giving, the winter holiday season and cookie eating. At times he is called Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas or Kris Kringle and is arguably the most famous heavyset celebrity - well at least to precede Elvis Presley. Yes, he is the loveable, enduring and jolly old chap we call Santa Claus. In 1897 one little girl from Manhattan, at the urging of her father, took it upon herself to ask the New York Sun Newspaper once and for all if the ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Bill Wallmuller @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 8:47 AM

Halloween may be a special day for children, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be a little troublesome. Nearly 40 years ago when I was younger, I remember some of my parent's concerns:; like razor blades in apples or treats from Exlax made to look like chocolate candy, and avoiding strangers. That was then, this is now. Tips for Parents Concerns about children and their well being, whether they are out in the neighborhood or back at home with bountiful bags of goodies,... more...

Family » Holidays | By Scott White @ Friday, 20th October 2006 @ 1:53 AM

There are few holiday events, celebrations or rituals like Halloween. Especially for kids, it is a time for them let loose and pretend, feel emotions they wouldn't often feel, and spend time with their friends in an unstructured environment. It's one tradition we should hold onto and enjoy more. What started centuries ago in Ireland as All Saints Day to honor Catholic Saints, became All Hallows Eve and evolved to a strange ritual with an almost slang expression, Halloween. Rathe... more...

Family » Holidays | By Scott Taylor @ Thursday, 19th October 2006 @ 10:08 PM

You've gratefully offered. Or been nominated (drafted?). Or maybe your family has given you an ultimatum. Or maybe it's just your turn. No matter what the reason, you get to host Thanksgiving dinner this year. This doesn't have to be a death-sentence. In fact is can be fun and enjoyable, with the right planning and organization. My wife and I have found that the key to an almost effortless-looking dinner is thinking backward. Start your Thanksgiving planning by visualizin... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jaci Rae @ Thursday, 19th October 2006 @ 5:24 PM

Summer has just ended, the kids are back in school, and there is just the faintest touch of color to the trees that stands as testimony to a glorious fall season to come. Surely it is too soon to begin worrying about the Christmas holidays. Or is it? We have all felt the pressure and stress that comes from trying to buy holiday presents for everyone at the last moment, the strain that it puts on our finances, and we all resolve not to fall into the same trap next year. And yet, year ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Christopher Smith @ Thursday, 19th October 2006 @ 5:04 PM

Decorating for the holidays can be a fun experience, which allows your imagination to run wild. Many simple and inexpensive Christmas centerpieces can be made, which add a touch of elegance to your home and could be the start of a new family tradition. A plate holding a bowl, usually at least eight inches in diameter, filled with poinsettias can make a beautiful, yet simple Christmas themed centerpiece, but it's been noted that some small animals, with a penchant for chewing on live ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Scott Taylor @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 10:56 AM

Fall is just around the corner, and with the cooler weather comes more inside time for the little ones. Naturally, they're going to need something fun and creative to keep them busy. Help your kids prepare for Halloween by constructing these adorable craft projects! They're easy and fun to make and the kiddos will love displaying them for the holiday. Egg Carton Spiders What you will need: Cardboard egg carton Pipe cleaners Poster paint Elastic thread<... more...

Family » Holidays | By Scott Taylor @ Saturday, 14th October 2006 @ 9:43 AM

'Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me!' If you have seen the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, you'll remember this song! Now you're looking for a great pirate costume'well, you've come to the right place! Transform yourself into a famous swashbuckling pirate on Halloween night, and become the life of the party! This is your night to go all out! Become the character in all senses'walk, talk, and look the role! You can practice on your pirate s... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jaci Rae @ Sunday, 1st October 2006 @ 1:42 AM

Every year stress is a main ingredient during the holidays. With Halloween around the corner and Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, most of us think say the same thing to ourselves: This is the year I will shop early so I can avoid last minute shopping. I will begin the holiday season fully relaxed and enjoy it! Yet every year time seems to slip away and suddenly the holidays arrive. You end up racing to the stores, panic-stricken, trying to find candy in the empty racks or a beautif... more...

Family » Holidays | By George Wood @ Friday, 29th September 2006 @ 5:32 PM

Men are often found saying it is very hard to choose a gift for a woman because there are so many things to choose from. What they dont know is that its equally difficult to find a gift for a man, even more so. You keep thinking if I bought him a book, chances are it will never be taken out from the cupboard, let alone finish it. If I bought him a sweater, he might argue over the colors or the print, being either too childish or too girlish. Indeed it is very hard to satisfy a man! Lets ... more...

Family » Holidays | By George Wood @ Friday, 29th September 2006 @ 12:34 PM

Christmas is incomplete without music. All the wonderful Christmas tunes are a vital part of Christmas celebrations. Lets find out how music can fill your life with happiness and make it more melodious, especially at Christmas. Music brings back wonderful memories of the past. You want each and every occasion to be a memorable one, and there is not a better way known to do so but with music. Music can enhance your mood, make you happy, bring tears to your eyes and lets you feel how close ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Dave Poon @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 4:11 PM

Think of having a beautifully decorated cake at least once every year for your kid's birthday. Think of giving your kid the best decorated birthday cake for your kid that he will surely appreciate and enjoy. There is no bigger reward than the smile it will bring on your kid's special day. Think of a unique decorated cake which will bring surprise and happiness for this years birthday party of your kid. If you do not have the time for the preparation of t... more...

Family » Holidays | By Howard Farmer @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 4:04 AM

If you are looking for something very unique, visit Discovery Cove during your trip to Orlando. You will see birds, fish and sting rays, but the highlight of your day will definitely be swimming with the dolphins. You must reserve your tickets in advance. Only one thousand guests are admitted each day to this attraction. Swimming with the Dolphins The dolphins are Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The park is home to thirty five of these magnificent creatures. Guests are taken to swim ... more...