New Year

[2020] How Do You Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year & What are the Traditions To Know? 3 min read

[2020] How Do You Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year & What are the Traditions To Know?

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Here we break down how the Chinese New Year is celebrated, with emphasis on the food, music, and dancing. Chinese New Year as known as "New Moon New Year". The most colorful and richest tradition is the Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year activities (i.e. Spring Festival activities) are commonly found during the happy festival time.... Read More

[2020] Easy New Year’s Craft for Preschoolers 1 min read

[2020] Easy New Year’s Craft for Preschoolers

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

I know I said I wasn’t going to make any resolutions this year, but that doesn’t mean I can’t have my preschool students make some! 🙂 And let me tell you something – talking with a 2 year old about his/her goals for the new year is pretty stinkin’ cute. And hilarious. Supplies needed – …... Read More

[2020 New Year Resolutions] Try These Resolutions If You Are An Artist 5 min read

[2020 New Year Resolutions] Try These Resolutions If You Are An Artist

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

The New Year brings opportunity for reflection and change. These 10 goals for your art will get your painting and career off to a great start!... Read More

[2020] Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Teens 4 min read

[2020] Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Teens

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

A list of the top 10 most common new year resolutions. Get ideas for your new year's resolution based on these popular picks.... Read More

[2020] A Toddler’s New Year’s Resolutions 2 min read

[2020] A Toddler’s New Year’s Resolutions

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Happy New Year, Happy Home Friends! I’ll be taking a vacation from blogging for a few days so that I can prepare for a speaking engagement this Friday (and get stocked up with lots of Happy Home ideas for you for the month of January!).  In the meantime, I thought I’d share this funny article …... Read More

[2020] 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Singles 4 min read

[2020] 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Singles

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist 2

Simple New Year's resolutions can have a great impact in your life, such as smiling more often and committing to saying yes more often.... Read More

Try These Fun Family-Friendly Traditions & Activities Ideas For 2021 New Year’s Eve 3 min read

Try These Fun Family-Friendly Traditions & Activities Ideas For 2021 New Year’s Eve

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

No need to be sad that Christmas is over. New Years Eve is on its way!!! Here are a few simple ideas that you can incorporate into your New Year’s Eve plans year after year… First things first. Let’s consider how we can help others have a fabulous New Year’s. Dandee Designs made this thoughtful …... Read More

[2020] Real Simple DIY New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags 1 min read

[2020] Real Simple DIY New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

I think this idea that I found over at Family Fun is AMAZING! Gather up about 6 bags. Label each bag with an hour leading up to midnight, starting with 7 o’clock. Label one bag with 11:55 pm. Fill each bag with something fun! Every hour until midnight the kids get to open a bag …... Read More

[2020 New Year Party Decoration Ideas] 4 Ways Get Your Friends And Family Right Into New Year Mood 3 min read

[2020 New Year Party Decoration Ideas] 4 Ways Get Your Friends And Family Right Into New Year Mood

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

I was a very active child (just ask my dad –  he will probably tell you that I am the reason for his grey hair) and I loved to make noise in New Years' eve party favors.  New Year’s Eve was a great time to be LOUD. There are many ways to make noise words.... Read More

[2020] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party 4 min read

[2020] The 14 Types of People at Your Average New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

The really-really drunk guy, the hipster, the mother hen? The details may vary, but these 14 types of people show up at every New Year's Eve party.... Read More

[2020] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party 3 min read

[2020] 5 Last-Minute Looks for a New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Have last-minute New Year’s Eve plans left you with nothing to wear? If you have a great little black dress, that’s a wonderful option for most any type of party that’s a little dressier.... Read More

[2020] Christmas & New Year’s Vacations You Can Book Now 9 min read

[2020] Christmas & New Year’s Vacations You Can Book Now

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

It's time for you to book your best warm places to spend Christmas and New Year’s vacation if you haven’t already. Many of the best Christmas vacations for families have filled up, but the Trusted Travel Experts know about last-minute availability and have other options for off-the-beaten-path escapes. Check our list of holiday getaways and get planning ASAP.... Read More

10 Unique Gift Baskets Perfect for Christmas or Any Holiday in 2020! 4 min read

10 Unique Gift Baskets Perfect for Christmas or Any Holiday in 2020!

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

You can never go wrong when having to give that special someone a gift basket, especially with these best-selling (and kind of cheap) ideas for Christmas!... Read More

[2020] Special Destinations To Travel During Christmas and New Year’s Holiday 12 min read

[2020] Special Destinations To Travel During Christmas and New Year’s Holiday

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist 2

Strategies for beating holiday prices, crowds, and sell-out conditions, as well as destinations to consider that are alternatives to the typical fare.... Read More

[2020] 15 of the Funniest Christmas and New Year’s Eve Movies 6 min read

[2020] 15 of the Funniest Christmas and New Year’s Eve Movies

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Check out these 15 comedy film classics to watch during the holidays—or to bring back the whacky joys of the season all year long.... Read More

[2020] Easy Dip Recipe With Few Ingredients – Quick For 2020 Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Holiday & Party! 1 min read

[2020] Easy Dip Recipe With Few Ingredients – Quick For 2020 Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Holiday & Party!

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

Oklahoma Dip is the most-requested dipping food recipe! How to make homemade dip? Here are the easy dip recipes with few ingredients. These homemade dips recipes can impress the guests at all kinds of parties. ... Read More

[2020] 10 New Year’s Eve Party Outfit Ideas With Jeans 6 min read

[2020] 10 New Year’s Eve Party Outfit Ideas With Jeans

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist

New Years Eve is the best night of the year to dress up and look pretty. Check out these easy party and dinner outfits to wear this holiday season.... Read More

[2020] Best Dresses to Wear to Your New Year’s Eve Party 4 min read

[2020] Best Dresses to Wear to Your New Year’s Eve Party

Lucy - the lifestyle columnist 2

No matter what kind of event you're headed to, we found the perfect New Year's Eve dresses for a festive party or a cozy night at home.... Read More

[2020] Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Party Favors Wrapping 3 min read

[2020] Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Party Favors Wrapping

Charles - the DIY & Handicraft addict

One of the Chinese New Year traditions are red envelopes or gift packets of trinkets and money. 2018 is the Year of the Dog! Celebrate with this simple and easy Chinese New Year Party Favors! Free Printables and fill with treats or small toys.... Read More