The cost of buying holiday gifts for everyone in a large family can be prohibitive, but your family can save money and have a lot of fun with gifting systems that put the focus on buying one gift rather than buying for everyone.

Allow kids the innocence of believing in Santa for as long as they will. And while they still believe, make Santa as magical and outrageously fantastical as you can. After all, the spirit of Santa is what parenting is all about.

Every spring we welcome yet another Mother's Day - a special day set aside that we use to honor the woman who has cared for us all of our lives. It may seem like little to offer in the face of all that mothers do- but the truth is that a day dedicated only to them - and used creatively - can ha

About 90% of the married respondents to a recent survey of the affluent plan to give a December holiday gift to their spouse, almost half have children under 18 that will receive gifts,about 60% have children 18 and over that will receive gifts, and 80% will give holiday gifts to other relatives.

Give Dad a little "just because" gift to show you care.golf balls image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.comSometimes you want to give someone a small gift as a thank you, for a housewarming or maybe for no occasion at all. Little gifts can still have big meaning, so you want to...

Sending birthday cards is such a sweet gesture, but an active family might literally have hundreds of birthday cards to distribute every year. Instead of sending birthday cards, though, many people simply make a phone call or just ignore the day. Birthday cards cost anywhere from $1 to $5 at the s

Zoos sometimes offer mobile shows featuring spiders and snakes for a small fee.Banana Spider image by William Dillingham from Fotolia.comThe quinceanera is a Hispanic tradition, a lavish celebration of a young woman's 15th birthday and her transition to adulthood. If the birthday falls...

Making paper flowers is a simple and enjoyable craft for children and adults alike. Save money and use them as decorations for events such as weddings and parties. Constructing your own decorations also adds a personal touch that you can't get from store-bought decorations. Paper flowers also serve

Windows are an important area of the home to decorate at Christmas. By doing so, the outside world sees that you are celebrating this important holiday. How you decorate your windows indicates something about the people living within your home. For instance, when you showcase decorations depicting c

Becoming a septuagenarian is certainly cause for celebration. It is not every day that a loved one gets to say he or she has lived through seven decades of life. If you want to add a personal touch to the celebration, try your hand at creating these easy to make 70th birthday invitations. Making a h

For a casual Christmas dinner, labor should be light, but without sacrificing taste or tradition. Even though you might take a shortcut or two, dinner can still be enjoyable. In addition, a casual Christmas dinner can entail a broad or elegant menu with a casual atmosphere.StartersThe...

The planning of this year's family holiday brought me to despair. The New Year has barely begun when my husband Steven starts planning the upcoming summer holiday. The internet is surfed for hours, plenty of the latest holiday brochures are arriving at the house.

Show your business contacts, associates and clients to show that you care. Not only that, but sending business Christmas holiday gifts can actually help to improve your business in the long run.

Tween includes ages between nine and 12.Teenage boy image by GeoM from Fotolia.comIf you are looking for a Christmas gift for a tween boy, you might have trouble deciding on an age-appropriate gift. He may not be interested in games or toys targeted towards younger boys, but gifts geared...

For some easy Halloween decorations, homemade ghosts can be made out of pillowcases. These pillowcase ghosts can be hung from the trees in a yard--if it's a windy night, they'll look especially spooky. Use old pillowcases to make ghosts, because you'll cut and mark on the material, making them unusa

Finding a gift for the person who seems to have everything is not an easy task. Luckily, retailers offer a plethora of items and gift cards to help ease shopping stress. If you know a little bit about your boss, it is easy to choose an appropriate and nice gift. Food gifts are always nice...

Books, magazine subscriptions and school supplies are common inexpensive Christmas gifts for students.CHRISTMAS GIFT image by brelsbil from Fotolia.comDuring the Christmas holiday, students are given breaks from school to spend more time with family and friends. Students, like other...

You can spend a lot of money on a purchased Christmas centerpiece from a florist. You can even spend a lot of money on materials for making your own centerpiece. However, a simple idea can have you searching through your holiday decorations, and even in your cupboards. If you do need to purchase add

"Ticket to Read" is a web-based educational tool designed to improve students' reading skills using phonics-based material. The website is aimed at students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Every student that joins starts out with a tree house, called their "clubhouse," and tickets gained throug

Horror movies have always been among peoples favourites, especially before or during Halloween. People of all ages sit in front of the television, with their hearts filled with fear, waiting to see what will happen to their favourite characters and if the bad guy will be caught and by whom. These ho