There are many different types of Christmas books that target the younger market. Whether you are looking for something to tell the story of the birth of Christ or rather how Santa Claus travels the world supplying gifts for good girls and boys, there are many choices to choose from. Here are a few ideas. [...]

Christmas hits and the stress rises. With all the people to purchase gifts for, budgets can be easily blown and time can run out fast. Purchasing gifts for people you don’t know well can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. If you or your child wishes to purchase a gift for a teacher [...]

With all the purchasing that has to be done during the Christmas season, budgets can be easily depleted. Fundraising is a great idea to get a community or school involved in raising money specifically for the holidays or to use later. Here are a couple of neat fundraising ideas to use during Christmastime. Have a [...]

Need a Halloween costume fast? On a budget? Here are a few spooky ideas for fabulous Halloween costumes that you can make at home. 1. Scarecrow This old favorite is surprisingly simple! Grab an old pair of denim overalls and a flannel shirt. Use clear tape (packing tape is durable!) and attach raffia to the [...]

Halloween is notorious for its tricks and treats. Here are a few ideas for spooky treats to give on this ghoulish holiday. Temporary tattoos and stickers are great for Halloween and easy on the budget. Most kids love temporary tattoos and they can often be found on the web or in stores in a variety [...]

With so many choices, picking the best Halloween costume for you may be tricky. Many contemplate all year about the perfect ensemble. There are many choices that span a variety of budgets. If you are having a hard time deciding what ghoulish creature or funny prankster to be this spooky holiday season, here are a [...]

When you think of Thanksgiving you can practically smell the turkey baking in the oven. But, you might stop and wonder why we actually serve turkey on Thanksgiving? Many believe the pilgrims had turkey on that first Thanksgiving day although we now know that is more than likely not the case. In fact, it is [...]