Holiday Cocktail: Gingle Fizz

gin-gle fizz cocktail recipe

Today we have a very festive holiday cocktail for you.  It is fizzy and fresh… perfect for a party or to enjoy while wrapping gifts in front of the fireplace. The gin and champagne are easy enough to find. You may have some trouble locating the Ooba and the hibiscus blossoms. If you have a […]

Treat of the Week: Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge

salted caramel chocolate fudge recipe

So you made all of the cookies from Cookie Week and now you are looking for something else to put in your holiday packages. Well, we’ve got you covered. Homemade candy is delicious and far easier to make than most people think. Despite the fact that Willie Wonka seemed like he was working magic, the only real magic […]

O Tannenbaum: Top 9 Tips for Tree Decorating

tree decorating tips

I have decorated loads of Christmas trees over the years both for residential and commercial clients. I often get asked, “How do I get my tree to look like this at home”? Some of your success will come from experience, but there are a few tips to get you pointed in the right direction. This […]

Fantastic Plastic: PVC Wreath

pvc pipe wreath diy

With less than two weeks to go until the big day, we wanted to bring you a cool idea for a modern wreath.  This is one of my favorite ideas for the holidays. The variety of sizes is what really makes this project successful. It almost looks like bubbles when you look at it head-on. We […]

Taking the Reins: Holiday Control

handling holiday stress

Managing this modern life can be very challenging. It can be especially challenging during the holiday season.  After all, there will be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and carolers… oh, the carolers. This is the time of year when being organized is critical. Even the slightest misstep could land you back at the mall or supercenter with […]

Wallet Watch: Holiday Budgeting and Saving

holiday budgeting

If you are like so many other people, every year sometime in December you say something like, “Next year I am going to be better prepared for the holidays.”This is a common statement that is difficult, at best, to manage. Planning can seem like a waste of time, but the truth is that it is […]

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