holidays
Posts that cover various events around the holidays. Holidays can be major holidays such as Fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, or it could cover specific named days throughout the year.
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25 Patriotic 4th of July Recipes
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It’s almost the 4th of July. To get ready for the day, here is a list of patriotic 4th of July dishes to create for your family and friends. Enjoy! Try some of these recipes at your next summer cookout! Enjoy!
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Make-Ahead Food Ideas for 4th of July Entertaining
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally Published July 3, 2020. Updated on June 28, 2023. Are you planning a small shindig for the 4th of July? Consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for 4th of July entertaining. Making some of the food up to a week before the big day will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself. Make a Budget Begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose which…
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Start Your Summer with a Family Meeting
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. In early June, summer break seems like such a long stretch of time, full of possibilities. You have big plans and so do your spouse and kids. But without a little actual planning and coordination, it’s easy to let the summer pass you by. Yes, it’s nice to have some time to relax, sleep in, and not do a whole lot of anything. But between limited days…
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day!
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on February 10, 2021. Updated on February 14, 2023. Are you planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? We actually haven’t decided what we are going to do yet. One of my kids is having dental surgery so it’s difficult to plan at this point. Hopefully, we will get to have dinner or something. Or we may have to stay in. Valentine Day Stay-In Ideas…
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Get Ahead: Use These 5 Ways to Get Your New Year Started Off Right
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. The New Year is creeping up fairly quickly. Are you ready? There’s an inevitable panic that sets in after the holidays. We’ve been so rushed with shopping, family, and a busy social whirl, is it any surprise we feel unprepared for the year to come? Suddenly everyone is talking about their great grand goals, and you still haven’t quite figured out how to close out the last…
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How to Reduce your Giving Without Feeling Like a Scrooge
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published in December 2019. Updated on December 22, 2022. Being generous is important. There’s no greater time of year to give than during the holidays but it doesn’t take long for the list of opportunities to give to outgrow your ability to be generous. Sometimes you’ve simply got to cut back. This can leave you feeling guilty and fearful you’ll be perceived as a Scrooge. There…
