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New Year's is the only holiday that celebrates the passage of time. Perhaps that's why we become introspective. Inevitably, that introspection turns to thoughts of self-improvement and the annual ritual of making resolutions, which offer the first of many important tools for remaking ourselves. In this message, you'll learn the history and global importance of New Years Resolutions.

Plan for some old-fashion holiday fun with simple games and activities that will have your family playing, singing, and laughing together while creating lasting Christmas traditions and memories. You’ll find ideas that will send your kids off on an exciting Christmas gift hunt, or finally get your Christmas party guests caroling, and more!

Celebrating Grandparent's Day is not only a fun holiday that children get to give cards and gifts to their grandparents. It is also a day of recognizing how special grandparents are, and how long they have been around to experience history. Grandparents can tell so many stories of the "good ole days," and children can have a personal glimpse of what life was really like for folks growing up in the early to mid-1900s.

Grandparents Day is important to celebrating the people who had a hand in helping you and your children grow up. There are many different activities most of which you can do along with the help of your child. Whatever you end up doing, it's bound to be a really enjoyable day for your parents and your child.

Just because it's a holiday party doesn't mean that all of the food has to be laden with calories and fat. The thoughtful host should consider adding some healthy and delicious holiday foods to their party spread this year. Instead of weighing down the party with the usual high-calorie fare, guests can be treated to some delicious dishes and desserts with fewer calories but all the taste.

I don't know about you but I am like most people and I find the weight I lost over the summer and fall during the holiday season from November through Christmas.

Create an exciting and welcoming home for your Thanksgiving festivities. Ten holiday decorating tips for the exterior and interior of your home from an interior designer.

Have you ever thought about sharing that time of thankfulness? Share the work, enjoy the food and meet new friends. That sounds like a winning combination!

One of my favorite things to do with my kids is cook. Not only does it cut down on my own chores list, but it's an easy way to spend time with my kids and learn more about their lives. Christmas season may be crazy busy, but that doesn't mean you can't find ways to cook with your kids. If you look at the opportunity, your kids can be helpers during this stressful time.

Thanksgiving can be a little stressful when you have company coming and you have to cook the whole meal. Sure the company is bringing a pie and will help with the dishes and clean up, but you've got a whole lot of work ahead of you when you wake up on that special Thursday morning. Don't stress and despair - rally the troops!

The Thanksgiving Dinner is one our most treasured meals in America. We use the occasion to gather with our families and share the spirit of the holidays. The Thanksgiving Turkey is also a big part of the experience and not everyone knows these tips on cooking a perfect turkey dinner.

Use this simple 12-day countdown strategy to keep Christmas preparations hassle-free, avoiding a last minute crunch. For a full menu and shopping list, visit www.rushhourcook.com/holiday.htm and click on the Recipe link.

Most people balk at the idea of cooking for a large group of people. With images of huge stockpots boiling over and becoming chained to a hot stove and oven for countless hours on end, it's no wonder that so many people avoid the idea of cooking for large crowds with more tenacity than they avoid being last in the dinner line.

Feeling overwhelmed this Holiday Season? Women really need to take some time to relax each day in order to keep from stressing out over the holidays. This article gives some suggestions on how to bring back the Holiday Magic from your youth.

Let me say this is my favorite reason to decorate! Here you will find the reason this issue is so special, great ideas for the holidays, all of them easy on the pocketbook, and some of them are free! Have a wonderful holiday, and remember to stop every day to "smell the roses"!