Seasonal Archives - Page 23 of 27

Toy Drop-off Locations

Site Staff,

Drop off a new unwrapped toy to one of these locations. Your donation, through Toys for Tots, will help bring smiles of joy to local children that are in need during this holiday season.

Holiday Traditions from Around the World

Claire Yezbak Fadden,

Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas – there are many traditions and legends honored throughout the world.

'Tis the Season to Give Back

Katie Moore, Michele Huggins,

Choose activities that appeal to kids to encourage the joy of the season.

Magic Reindeer Food Recipe

The Elves,

Sprinkle this magical concoction on the lawn to help entice Santa's reindeer.

Fall Placemat

Katie Toussaint,

With some clear self-stick paper and pressed leaves, the children can make a permanent and useful souvenir of the season!

Giving Thanks for Family Traditions

Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen Project Manager for the NestlÈ Test Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.,

When I was growing up, we had certain Thanksgiving traditions. One recipe that is a tradition with us is this classic Pumpkin Roll. From Mix It Up with Jenny.

5 Turkey Day Tips for Food Safety

USDA,

This Thanksgiving be food safe with these USDA top five Turkey Day tips. Or try www.AskKaren.gov for 24 hour replies on turkey cooking safety.

How to Cook a Holiday Turkey to Perfection

USDA,

Tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey from start to finish.

One night, way back in some year B.C. (before children), I found myself in the middle of an ugly scene in a graduate school class. What started out as an innocuous discussion about parental influence on education quickly turned into a mother in-law bashing session.

Halloween De Seguridad

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department,

Informes para tener un Día de Halloween Seguro.

Cute Costumes on the Cheap

Lee McCracken,

3 local moms get crafty for Halloween.

D.I.Y. Skeleton Halloween Costume

Emma Hardy,

Easy-to-follow instructions to make a Skeleton Halloween costume for less than $20.

Reindeer Halloween Costume

Emma Hardy,

Easy instructions for a do-it-yourself Reindeer Halloween Costume that costs less than $20.

Easy-to-Make Elf Halloween Costume

Emma Hardy,

Follow these instructions to create an Elf Halloween costume for kids.

Make a Super Cute Superhero Costume

Emma Hardy,

Create a fantastic Halloween superhero costume for your little caped crusader.

Hula Girl Halloween Costume

Emma Hardy,

Go tropical with this Hula Girl Halloween Costume.

Go Apple Picking in the Carolinas

Michele Huggins,

September is prime apple-picking season in the Carolinas. Plan a trip to pick apples and create a fall family tradition.

5 Local Fall Festivals in 2010

Katie Toussaint,

From cotton candy and roasted corn to Midway rides, ring tosses and petting zoos, fall festivals and fairs are always a favorite for kids and kids at heart.

Thanksgiving Headdress

Katie Toussaint,

Celebrate the culture of the pilgrims' companions by making a feathered headdress that you can wear!

Ghostly Windsocks

Katie Toussaint,

Samhain ("summer's end") was thought to be a night for ghostly visitations. Here is a ghost the children can make and display in the "spirit" of the day!