Archive for the ‘Everything Christmas’ Category

Christmas Shopping Infographic: The Commerce Of Christmas

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Ever wonder if you spent too much over the holiday season? Did you know there is a difference in spending with online stores and mall shopping? How much does the average consumer spend on Christmas gifts and holiday food? Gobankingrates.com created a cool Christmas infographic that gives you the inside scoop on what Americans spent [...]

Christmas Article: Gift Ideas For Your Man

Monday, January 16th, 2012

So I need a gift for my man. We’ve been together a few years now but he’s really special to me and I need him to know it – it’s too easy to take each other for granted. I don’t know about you but with household bills and kids’ clothes and stuff it sucks having [...]

Favorite Christmas Movies

Monday, January 9th, 2012

If you are looking for a great Christmas movie look no further. This list includes modern Christmas movies, non-traditional Christmas movies and Christmas classics. Whether you are looking for comedies or dramas there should be something for everyone on this list. A Christmas Carol A Christmas Story Bad Santa Edward Scissorhands Elf Fred Claus It’s [...]

Favorite Christmas Albums

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Still in the mood for Christmas? Sometimes the holiday season is over too soon. There is a little something for everyone here. You can still enjoy this list of Christmas albums now and all year long until next Christmas. Amy Grant A Christmas Album Chanticleer Sing We Christmas Joan Baez Noel John Denver Rocky Mountain [...]

Christmas Article: Creating The Most Moist Herb Roasted Turkey

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Every year TV chefs come up with new ideas for the Christmas Lunch, and we lap these up, willing to try anything that will add an extra sparkle to our turkey and make this year’s feast the best one yet. However not all are successful, sometimes tradition is best, and as chefs search for new [...]

Christmas Article: Best Christmas Dinner

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Christmas has long been my favorite holiday. When I was a kid, it was – no surprise – solely because I got presents. As an adult, late December is when my younger brother, Michael, comes home for a visit. For about two weeks each year, my parents and I are reunited with our fourth family [...]

Christmas Article: What REAL Holiday Giving Can Do

Friday, December 16th, 2011

In 2009 the amount was $41.2 billion. Last year saw impressive growth, moving up to $45 billion. That’s almost a $4 billion increase in a single calendar year. It may sound like Wall Street employee bonus checks, but this is the amount of money Americans spent at retailers on the four-day Black Friday weekend, which [...]

Christmas Article: Where Do You Draw The Line When Spending At Christmas?

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

As we all know, Christmas is a time for giving and like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Personally I love to give, but loath the fact that I can’t come up with inspired presents for my loved ones. I want to give something that will delight them, but instead I always [...]

Christmas Article: Christmas Cards: Picking The Perfect One

Monday, December 12th, 2011

“Christmas is getting nearer, the goose is getting fat, who’d have thought the gander would’ve done a thing like that”, was a message a friend put in my Christmas card last year and it made me laugh, yet think, how do you pick the perfect card for people? We all know that when it comes [...]

Christmas Article: How to Beat the Shopping Rush and Queues This Christmas

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Shopping around Christmas is a nightmare. The shops are full, the queues are big, the stocks are low, the prices are inflated and the weather is cold. Why bother with the grief? Well guess what, you don’t have to! You may already be internet savvy and know the all the wonders of hassle-free online shopping [...]

Christmas Article: Christmas Gifts for Everyone

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Christmas is a magical time, conjuring up images of roaring fires, picturesque snow scenes and celebrations with loved ones. As children, the excitement over the pile of shiny gift wrapped boxes under the Christmas tree prevented us from getting to sleep on Christmas Eve. As adults, we often lose sleep over creating the perfect day [...]

Christmas Resources – Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Monday, November 28th, 2011

This mushroom appetizer recipe is ideal for Christmas parties, brunch, or just for your own holiday celebration. The mushroom appetizer also classifies as a vegetarian dish, if you need one this is it. The appetizer recipe calls for stuffing the mushrooms with diced garlic, neufchatel, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses and topped with bread crumbs. With [...]