A Matzo House Adds a Fun and Tasty Treat to a Kids' Seder


Updated 04/05/12 1:17 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

A Matzo House Craft For Kids For Passover

Bring out the builder in your tots this Passover! Though the holiday teaches us that the Jews had to flee their homes, this fun (and mostly edible) craft will have your lil ones building a new kind of shelter for the holiday. While looking for some holiday activities for kids, I came across Martha Stewart's directions for a Matzo home and knew it would make for a fun afternoon. Not only can Read more

Jet-Set Family: 10 Apps For Families Going on Spring Break


Updated 05/07/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Apps to For Family Travel

Hit the road without hitting rock bottom! Spring break is prime time for travel – be it for a trip to grandma's house or on a vacation – but getting there isn't always half the fun. Eliminate mad dashes through the airport in search of a toilet and road trip boredom with a few apps designed to make the air, roads, and rails just a wee bit friendlier! Read more

A Year of Holiday Weddings


Updated 04/04/12 4:16 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Holiday Wedding Inspiration

We've seen some incredibly beautiful seasonal weddings lately, from big days inspired by Thanksgiving to Christmas to New Year's Eve. It never ceases to amaze us how creative the planning teams behind real weddings and inspiration shoots use holidays to add a personal and sentimental touch to the big-day setup. If you're saying your "I dos" on a holiday take a cue from these weddings, which Read more

5 Festive New Year's Eve Treats For Kids


Updated 12/31/11 4:30 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

New Year Treats For Kids

Kick off the New Year with kid-friendly treats to be enjoyed by the whole family. Refashion your children's favorite sweets with edible sparkles or cleverly ice classic desserts to create a festive platter of goodies. These sweet treats are sure to please your little ones while the clock is ticking, so break out the fruit juice bubbly and get ready to toast to 2012. Source: Wilton Read more

6 Things to Avoid on New Year's Eve


Updated 12/30/11 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Have a Fun New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve, out earlier this month, has nearly as many cheesy mentions to "second chances" and "hope for the new year" as it does attractive actors. But the film, staring everyone from Robert De Niro and Halle Berry to Ryan Seacrest, Ashton Kutcher, Lea Michele, Josh Duhamel, and Sarah Jessica Parker, does offer some lessons for your own New Year's Eve celebrations — mostly what not to do! Read more

5 Tips For Hiring a New Year's Eve Babysitter (It's Not Too Late!)


Updated 12/30/11 6:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Pay a Babysitter on New Year's Eve

Congratulations, you not only made it through 2011, you were wise enough to make plans (child-free ones!) to ring in 2012. Now comes the tough part — finding someone to watch the kids! I spoke with Katie Bugbee, managing editor of Care.com — the online caregiver community — about the challenges of finding a sitter during the holidays. While babysitters are certainly at a premium, she Read more

Ring In the New Year With These Healthy Cocktails


Updated 01/03/12 4:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy New Year's Eve Cocktail Recipes

If you're planning a night out (or even in) for New Year's Eve, chances are you might imbibe a little‚ or a lot. If you're watching your weight, keep in mind that cocktails can be filled to the brim with hidden calories. That's not true of all drinks though. If you're looking for a few low-calorie drinks (heavy on the bubbles, of course) to enjoy this New Year's Eve, we've got you covered — Read more

Holiday Celebrations Around the World


Updated 12/27/11 6:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

2011 Christmas Pictures

Holiday parties, parades, and races were in full-force this past weekend, as people around the world celebrated Christmas. There were solemn religious occasions, exuberant cultural traditions, and funky Santa-themed events. And world leaders from President Obama to Queen Elizabeth spent the holiday weekend spreading cheer with friends and family. See how the world spent the holidays now! Read more