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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It’s not just the season to be jolly, it’s that time of year when porch pirates and UPS pinchers and poachers steal your holiday deliveries! They’re brazen and bold, shameless and audacious and here’s how to outsmart them!
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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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Every dinner, soiree, family gathering and party during the holidays is made all the more exceptional with the perfect holiday cocktails, mocktails and drinks for this especially celebratory time of year. For a delicious collection of drinks and punches to serve during the holidays, whether hot, cold, boozy or alcohol-free here are dozens of adult and kid-friendly holiday recipes for the holidays!
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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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One of the best things about one-pot meals are the number of dishes you DON’T have to wash! Recipes for one-skillet or one-pot meals usually have minimal ingredients, but maximum deliciousness and even if you’re entertaining — clean-up is a breeze!
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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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Thick, rich, flavorful…when the temperatures outside drop, the heat quotient of our food choices tend to go up! Whether your favorite is con carne, green, white chicken, no beans, a variety of beans, piled on top of spaghetti or so spicy you need a fire hose to cool off, here are a few unusual, traditional and award-winning chili recipes for winter warm-ups!
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Whether you stay indoors or head outside into the cool fall temperatures, we found plenty of things to do this fall that involved the whole family. From hiking in the nearby woodsy wonderland of Colorado’s foothills, to hosting a tailgate party, toasting s’mores and crafting everything from wreaths, to pumpkins and centerpieces.
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These warm fall days and cool nights make it the perfect season for planting grass and trees, and replanting shrubs and flowers – giving them time to settle in and sink their roots before going dormant for the winter. Moderate temperatures make it easier on the gardener, too, without having to contend with blistering heat and scorching rays from the sun!
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