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  • Ghost Tour Do’s and Don’ts

    It's the time of year when everyone enjoys feeling a little extra spooky. There is no shortage of fun activities to do in October, but if the pumpkin patch seems a little tame and standing in line for hours to spend 15 minutes in a bloody haunted house isn't for you, consider going on a ghost tour. Ghost tours can be found in many major (and not so major) cities during October and they can be a fun way to enjoy the season. Here are some Do's and Don'ts to make your experience a spine chilling good time.

  • Pack Light While Still Looking Fashionable

    I'll admit it. I absolutely love packing. Freak that I am, I actually look forward to it before trips. Because of my obsession I've read a lot of packing books and articles and I've noticed a common theme in most of them. I don't want to wear what they tell me to. Often its boring, utilitarian clothing or a sarong that can be worn for all occasions. Sorry, but I can think of many, many times it is not cool to wear a sarong and tevas. I'm no fashionista, but I still want to look cute on my trips. So here are some of my tips for looking stylish while keeping luggage to a minimum.1. ...

  • User post: Quick Christmas breakfast

    Here is a trick for making your breakfast festive without any added time or effort. When making pancakes or waffles, mix colored holiday sprinkles into the batter before cooking. This will give them a fun confetti look. Top with whipped cream or powdered sugar for an extra sweet touch.

  • Christmas Countdown Penguins

    Count down to Christmas with South Pole style! Filled with candy or small toys, each penguin marks one day in December. And they are easy to make. I made mine with leftover Easter eggs, and left them their original colors, but you can make your penguins any color you want. Just spray with a spray pa

  • User post: Throw a Black Friday Brunch

    It's almost that time again. Black Friday. The day to shake off our turkey induced food comas, wake up at 3:00 am, wait in freezing cold lines outside stores for hours and body check anyone who gets in between us and that $100 TV. Even the tamest of Black Friday warriors is sure to work up an appeti

  • User post: No pie? No problem! 3 Different Thanksgiving Desserts

    Pilgrim Hat Brownies

  • User post: Customized Holiday Wine Glasses

    <p> <span>Specialty wine glasses can make a holiday table look extra special, but they can also be very expensive. Add holiday flair without breaking the bank by dressing up your plain wine glasses with these easy and inexpensive ideas</span> </p>

  • User post: Easy Thanksgiving paper turkey craft

    These paper turkeys are an easy and versatile craft that will add some handmade fun to your Thanksgiving. To make the turkeys you will just need various colors of paper. I used scrapbook paper, but construction paper will work too and is especially easy to work with if kids are helping with this pro

  • User post: Cozy Vegetarian Dinners

    It's the time of year when appetites and thoughts turn to comfort foods like meatloaf and roast turkey and gravy. As the weather gets cooler, we want our foods to be hearty and rich. But vegetarians want warm and comforting dinners too and sometimes salads just don't cut it. Here are 2 recipes that

  • User post: Turning Leftover Halloween Candy into Holiday Cookies

    Halloween is almost here and along with the goblins and ghosts comes…candy. Lots and lots of it. If you are like a lot of people, you will wake up on November 1 st to more candy than you could (or should) eat. So what to do with all that leftover candy? Save it for a couple months and make your Ha