Holiday Parties: Even Santa Loves Cookie Swaps

By: FOXmls.com

Published: November 20, 2013

The holidays are all about entertaining - but multiple parties can strain calendars and budgets. So why not consider hosting a cookie swap. These provide a great opportunity for you to catch up with your friends and their friends, and can even help you prepare for more entertaining.

'Tis the Season...to Decorate

By: FOXmls.com

Published: November 20, 2012

The holiday season is about the only time we can indulge our decorating fantasies. Whether your dream decor is over the top or simple and elegant, the following will give you ideas to make your holiday fantastic.

How to Organize Your Own 4th of July Neighborhood Parade

By: Dona DeZube

Published: June 26, 2012

You can make your kids the stars of their own Independence Day parade and celebration. Here’s how.

5 Tips for Losing Weight After the Holidays

By: FOXmls.com

Published: January 1, 2012

After weeks of parties, baking, extravagant dinners and holiday-themed cocktails, many people wake up in January to find they've added a few extra pounds.

According to several studies from the last 10 years, the average adult gains at least one pound during the holiday season. A study by The New England Journal of Medicine indicates most people don't ever shed that weight.

Following are some tips and tricks to help you sensibly shed the holiday weight:

7 Tips for Surviving the Holiday Road Trip

By: FOXmls.com

Published: December 1, 2011

The holidays are a time of candy canes, presents, and, of course, long car trips to visit family and friends across the country.

Surviving a road trip can be a challenge even for adults - but with kids? Well, you just have to prepare ahead. Following are some tips to get you started:

Simple Food Ideas for a Jolly Holiday Season

By: FOXmls.com

Published: December 1, 2011

It's difficult to believe that the holidays are upon us once again, but it's time to start the preparations. You can make this year's festive season stress-free and memorable with some simple food ideas.

Holiday Lights Gone Out? There´s a Recycling Program for That

By: Dona DeZube

Published: November 18, 2011

When the glow goes from your holiday lights, don´t chuck them in the trash can; look for a program that recycles them — or better yet, a program that pays you to recycle them. Then, you can use your cash to buy new LED holiday lights, which can use 90% less energy than incandescent holiday lights.

Resolution: Put Your House on a Diet

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: January 21, 2011

Follow these six tips to get your home trim and clutter-free in 2011.

4 Dazzling Home Holiday Light Shows: They Cost HOW Much?

By: HouseLogic.com

Published: December 29, 2010

HouseLogic calculates the electricity costs of four very ambitious home Christmas light displays—using conventional lights and then electricity-saving LEDs.

LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips

By: G. M. Filisko

Published: December 10, 2010

LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you.

Holiday Lighting Safety Checklist

By: Pat Curry

Published: November 18, 2009

Before you plug in and light up for the holidays, run your decorations through this quick safety check.