Category: holidays

Holiday entertaining made easy

The holidays are just around the corner, which means family and friends will soon get together at your home to celebrate. Whether you're hosting large or intimate gatherings, having a game plan in place well in advance of your event is essential. With ...

Outdoor activities heat up as weather cools down

(ARA) - As the days grow shorter and Old Man Winter makes his appearance, many of us are tempted to bundle up and stay indoors. But don’t let the changing weather keep you from nature’s beauty and the potential of outdoor adventure.Keep the...

Quick tips for pulling together a holiday potluck

(ARA) - When your holiday-dinner guest list keeps growing year after year, it may be time to share the cooking. A potluck is a great way to share the load, and with just a little advance planning you can avoid ending up with 12 green bean casseroles on...

Tips for updating your look in just minutes

(ARA) - Women today are busier than ever. Sometimes doing it all means rushing home after work to get ready for a night out, or saying yes to last-minute plans. But what if there just isn’t time to revamp your whole look?    Katy A...

Secrets of building a great gift basket

(ARA) – Giving a great gift basket is like bestowing a buffet of gifts on your loved one, and when the well-put-together gift basket is opened, well, that’s a magical moment. Beneath the pretty decorations lie enchanting mysteries that emer...

Simple tips to help you wrap your gifts with style

(ARA) - The holiday season is right around the corner, and that means the presents will be piling up before you know it. This year, before you reach for the usual old boxes and bows, rethink your wrapping routine with these simple, inexpensive ideas to...

Great destinations to visit over the holidays

(ARA) – For some people, the holidays are meant to be spent at home, surrounded by friends and family. For others, they are a time to escape on vacation. And then there are those remarkable people who manage to work in both. To aid in that pursui...

Getting your home ready for the hosting season

(ARA) – Some might call the fall and winter months the holiday season, but it could just as easily be known as the hosting season. It’s the time of year when cooking for crowds and welcoming friends and family for celebrations is the name o...

Give a U.S. Savings Bond gift this holiday season

(ARA) – To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is proud to introduce a new set of savings bond certificates to mark the time-honored tradition of giving U.S. Savings Bonds as holiday gifts. The newly designed gift ce...

Give a U.S. Savings Bond gift this holiday season

(ARA) – To celebrate the holiday season, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is proud to introduce a new set of savings bond certificates to mark the time-honored tradition of giving U.S. Savings Bonds as holiday gifts. The newly designed gift ce...

Make holiday entertaining a breeze

(ARA) – With the holidays drawing close, your home will soon be the center of attention when entertaining guests from near and far. From creating a festive atmosphere to feeding friends and family, it’s important to plan ahead for a hassle-...