Fun Family Tradition Examples: For the Holidays and The Whole Year

The fun of family traditions throughout the year

Are you looking for some new and fun family traditions? Whether your family is large or small, young or old, establishing traditions can cement relationships. It can also evoke warm feelings and create memories that last a lifetime. Over the years, we’ve read numerous books about the value of family traditions. These habits and rituals add stability to the yearly calendar as the kids eagerly anticipate and participate in the preparations for each special event. Traditions don’t need to …

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10 DIY Non-Scary Halloween Costumes that are Easy, Cheap & Fast

10 non-scary, cheap, family friendly halloween costumes.

We’ve got tons of ideas for non-scary Halloween costumes that are easy and cheap to make. Have you thought about Halloween costumes for you or your kids yet? Does the cost of costumes scare the fun out of Halloween for your family? Planning for Halloween Takes the Cost out of Costumes Halloween will be here before you know it. And costume-loving families know that putting together a unique and inexpensive costume takes some planning and some time. The earlier …

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12 Interesting Declaration of Independence Facts

Franklin, Jefferson and Adams reading the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence in the United States is one of the most revered documents in our history. It was a bold statement by oppressed men and women to gain freedom from a tyrannical English government. No matter your political affiliation or beliefs, we should admire these courageous men who willingly put their lives and fortunes on the line to overcome tyrannical leadership. 12 Declaration of Independence Facts You May Not Know Do you know these 12 Declaration of …

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34 Best Family Christmas Movie Favorites of All Time

Christmas Movie Favorites for the whole family

This is our updated (December 2023) list of 34 Christmas Movies that are Family Favorites. They are appropriate for children, some are animated, and some will make you laugh out loud they are that funny!  And remember that many of these are available at your public library or on Amazon Prime or Netflix for “free!”  Do you have some family favorite Christmas movies that you watch every year? We do! Some of our favorite family Christmas movies are the …

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Fun Family Christmas Traditions: 9 Exciting and Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Family Christmas Traditions for the Holidays. 8 Inexpensive Christmas Activities

Family Christmas Traditions can occur whether your family is large or small, and young or old. Establishing traditions can enhance relationships, evoke warm feelings and create memories that last a lifetime. Over the years, we’ve read numerous books about the value of family traditions. They add stability to the yearly calendar as the kids and grandkids eagerly anticipate and participate in the preparations for each special event. Our Christmas Traditions really are a “month-full” of activities and routines that …

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How to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Potluck … and Save Money.

How to Host a Thanksgiving Potluck

Are you hosting a Potluck Thanksgiving or attending a large gathering for Thanksgiving? Here are lots of ways to save money and reduce stress when feeding a large group for Thanksgiving Dinner or being a guest at someone else’s event. We will also share menu ideas talk about what to make for a Thanksgiving potluck. Hosting a successful Potluck Thanksgiving dinner There are so many details to hosting a successful dinner: Where will they sit; what time will you …

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Grandparent Gift Giving Etiquette? How to Stop Excessive Indulgence

When grandparents give too much. A pile of white presents wrapped with red bow.

A reader wonders how to deal with a grandparent who is overly generous. Are there rules for gift-giving etiquette? How to Deal with An Overly Generous Grandmother One of our Free Email Newsletter Subscribers poses this question: How have you had to struggle over members of your extended family giving too many or inappropriate gifts to your children? A good friend of mine has a struggle with her mother-in-law giving expensive presents to her son. My friend and her …

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16 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Adults and Kids

Thanksgiving Activities for Families with Kids can be Fun & Frugal.

Are you looking for some fun Thanksgiving activities for families with kids? A few of these fun activities can really make the day special and memorable. Even with concerns about Inflation and pandemics, you can still have a fun, safe gathering, without spending a lot of money. The activities we plan are some of the best ways to keep kids and parents engaged and looking forward to this holiday. If everyone or most everyone participates, the fun memories created …

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Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget! 4 Tips to Save Time and Money.

Hosting my first Thanksgiving Dinner - what should I do?

Here’s a free email newsletter subscriber question about hosting her first Thanksgiving. I will be cooking my first Thanksgiving Dinner for my Family and I am overwhelmed! Help! We’ve been married for 4 years and this will be the first time I’m hosting Thanksgiving. We’ve got relatives coming from out of town. I’m panicking over the cost! Panicked for Thanksgiving – Email Subscriber Don’t Fret over Your First Thanksgiving Dinner! Hosting and cooking for your first Thanksgiving and you …

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11 Fun Easter Traditions for Families: Crafts, Decor, & Activities for a Great Celebration

Easter Traditions for Families - Crafts, Decorations & Activities. #EasterDecorations #EasterCrafts #EasterActivities

Are you looking for fun Easter Traditions for your family? Traditions are a type of glue that holds families together and builds enduring memories. Fun traditions don’t have to be expensive, elaborate or logical – some can be downright silly. But for kids, having consistent events throughout the year is something that adds stability and anticipation to life. Here are 11 different Easter traditions and crafts that are part of our family’s history. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Jelly Bean Trails2 Easter …

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