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National Craft Month: Confession of a Fabric Addict

I briskly enter to escape the cold; the colors stop me in my tracks. Brilliant teals, purples, blues, and gold… Read More

Happy National Carrot Cake Day

I don’t know about you, but I love hearing what new national holidays people have come up with. There is… Read More

Unwrapping Creativity: Holiday Upcycling Made Fun!

Ah, the holiday break—a time for family, festivities, and, let's face it, a touch of boredom that threatens to creep… Read More

Visiting Home for the Holidays: Expectations vs. Reality

As Christmas lights are hung and holiday music blasts from speakers in every store, there is a common theme to… Read More

How the Movie Four Christmases Changed the Way We Do Holidays

Catherine Vandament, LMSW In 2008, actors Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn co-starred in the holiday rom-com Four Christmases as couple… Read More

‘Tis the Season For Identity Thieves

Christmas is coming, but now is the time to think about taxes. Taxes are due around April 15th. In recent… Read More

Celebrating Five Years of Kindness: Giving Tuesday Military Continues to Make an Impact

In the heart of the holiday season, as the world gears up for festivities, there's a movement that transcends the… Read More

Thanksgiving Traditions During PCS

By Jennifer Wake, Family Traditions, PCS “Mom, where are we going to eat Thanksgiving Dinner?”  Each of our three children… Read More

Operation Gratitude: A Movement of Gratitude and Support for Those Who Serve

In the wake of the devastating events of 9/11, the desire to stand alongside those fighting the war on terror… Read More

Keep the Holiday Magic Alive Through Challenging Times

By Maya Yegorova  The arrival of the holidays is synonymous with shopping for gifts in packed malls, taking part in… Read More