Tag: seasonal home tips

Six tips for taking the best family portraits

(BPT) - As the holidays approach, many families are planning annual portraits for personalized cards and gifts to loved ones. But this can be a complex planning ordeal for even the most organized person. In addition to coordinating schedules and what e...

Getting away from home for the holidays

(BPT) - Do thoughts of the holidays make you yearn for home? For many people, spending time with loved ones in the comfort of their own home is an integral part of the holiday season. But there’s something to be said for getting away from home fo...

Holiday shopping strategies: Save time, save money

(BPT) - The festive spirit of the holidays comes in all forms. From parties and traditional holiday outings, to elaborate family gatherings, there is a lot to celebrate. But, in truth, it takes a lot of work to make an unforgettable holiday. One of the...

Holiday safety tips for older drivers

(BPT) - Trips to visit family and friends, nighttime drives to midnight Mass or to look at Christmas lights, emergency runs to the grocery store – driving is as much a part of the holiday season as gift wrap and Christmas carols. No matter where ...

How to take the hassle out of holiday travel

(BPT) - While everyone else eagerly anticipates the upcoming holidays, you’re feeling like a Grinch because you’re stuck organizing the family’s travel plans. Whether you’re heading over the river, through the woods or completel...

Tips on saving energy at home this winter

It’s that time of year again when homeowners brace themselves for low temperatures ... and high heating bills. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, a nonprofit group that promotes energy efficiency, the average U.S. household will spend near...

Governments prep for another snowmageddon

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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...

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...

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...