For many of us, nothing signals the beginning of the holiday season quite like a visit to a large scale holiday light display. The twinkling lights, festive holiday music and riding or walking in the fresh night air helps all of us, young and old, feel the magic and spirit of Christmas! Luckily there are several places either inside the …
Christmas Tree Farms Just Outside the City
We know the decision about whether to decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving can be a bit controversial for those who celebrate this December holiday. Some people prefer to wait until after the turkey leftovers are cleared out before getting started, while others barely take down the Halloween decor before throwing up a tree. Even if you prefer to …
The Stories Behind our New Year’s Traditions
Almost every country and culture across the globe has New Year’s traditions designed to bring about good luck and fortune in the coming year. Some of these traditions seem a bit odd – in Spain people wear red underwear and eat green grapes, and in Denmark friends and family may toss dishes at your front door. In Scotland, bonfires and …
Dealing with the Unexpected this Holiday Season
You’ve made your grocery and gift shopping lists, planned the timing of your guests’ incoming drives and/or flights, and checked the seating arrangements for dinner and downtime meticulously, in expectation of a smooth and enjoyable holiday gathering. However, no matter how much thought you put into your holiday hosting duties, it seems that there are always one or two things …
Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are here and for many of us, that means there will be travel in our plans over the next several weeks. This means many of us will be leaving our homes empty and unattended more than usual, and more than we did last year due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when thieves …
Christmas Tree Farms Just Outside the City
We know the decision about whether to decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving can be a bit controversial for those who celebrate this December holiday. Some people prefer to wait until after the turkey leftovers are cleared out before getting started, while others barely take down the Halloween decor before throwing up a tree. Even if you prefer to …
Holiday Decorating Tips for Home Sellers
Mention to your friends and family that you are thinking of selling your home and you are sure to get plenty of advice. List your home in April or May – those are the best months to sell! Remember, there are always more buyers looking for a home over the summer than any other time of year! Don’t bother listing …
Holiday Season Shortages
If you expected the shortages of household and food items that we saw at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic to be a thing of the past by now, you may be disappointed as we head into the holiday season with many staples still in short supply. Holiday toys and gift items are also expected to be added to the …
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything
Everyone has someone on their holiday shopping list who they would characterize as “terrible to shop for.” Whether it’s because they seem to already have everything, or perhaps because they never seem to get excited about anything, you more than likely have at least one friend or family member who you stress out about shopping for every year. We’re here …