What’s more fun than a neighborhood gift-giving party where the point is to find the worst, most laughable, least desirable gift imaginable to give to another partygoer? The gifts are not hard to find — although some of us like to give presents that will actually be used after Christmas, and not just re-exchanged next year! So, we collected the best of the worst white elephant ideas plus a few practical gifts that will likely be the most sought-after prezzies at the party!
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Last year’s release of the frivolous comedy Friendsgiving led to the addition of the word to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary! And anyone who has lived in a city far-away from family, who was either stranded by weather or obligated by work and couldn’t make it home for Thanksgiving, knows this version of the holiday and how to celebrate with friends!
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As you begin thinking and planning for holiday décor, don’t forget the windows! Here are a few dozen window décor ideas for the holidays – from dollar store crafts (that look really cool!) to lights, candles, ornaments and garlands. These window ideas open up all sorts of Christmas and Hanukkah ideas for everyone who loves this time of year. And don’t forget the lights!
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Ever wonder why people – maybe not all people but certainly kids and lots of adults – like to wear wacky costumes and makeup for Halloween? The question was posed on Quora recently and here’s what people had to say about dressing up. (Oh, and we have plenty of ideas for easy, creative, and punny DIY costumes, too!)
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How fitting that Colliers Hill residents honored military veterans last weekend by launching the community’s first Erie Hero Challenge in Serene Park! (Photos by Bill Masure/Artair Photography)
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Mothers are like glue. Even when you can’t see them, they’re still holding the family together.
~ Susan Gale
It’s true, isn’t it? Moms are the glue that hold our families together and they deserve a special day all about THEM. Mother’s Day this year is on May 9 and that gives us a few weeks to thoughtfully consider what we can do to celebrate motherhood, and the women who help create those beautiful and precious relationships with their children.
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With things a little more laid back, toned down and at-home this New Year’s Day, you can choose from 28 bowl games starting at 12:00 p.m. ESPN breaks down all 28 games including storylines, key players to keep your eye on and odds-on favorites.
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When the weather outside is frosty, you can spend a little zen holiday prep time inside wrapping packages to put under the tree or drop off to friends, family or secret Santa exchanges! We found both hacks and ideas, including faux flowers, hand-lettering paper, evergreen sprigs and fabric “paper,” plus some outstanding (and possibly more time consuming) options for the truly crafty among you. Take a look!
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It’s tempting to use only your holiday ornaments from Christmases past to decorate your tree this year, but why not try your hand at a few DIY ornaments to commemorate 2020? And we’re not talking about the corona virus ornament we’ve seen on Pinterest. Might as well make a skull and cross bones ornament! No, we’re talking unique, handmade creative and crafty ornaments that you’ll want to hang on your tree every Christmas Yet to Come!
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The most wonderful time of the year is the perfect time to create a gingerbread house with gooey icing, gingerbread, pretzels and graham crackers for building materials. Just like building a real home, perfecting one of these creative, dessert-like treats is no easy task!
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