11/19/2009 Dave UllmannHosting a Thanksgiving meal is stressful. Hosts must plan out how to fit dozens of guests around one giant table and keep them all fed and happy for a day of family togetherness - a task mush easier said than done.
11/19/2009 Dave UllmannThanksgiving is a holiday that's all about family and togetherness, but many families have the tradition of designating a kids table for the little ones. (And isn't time slightly out from under adult supervision when many of the best childhood memories are made?) If you separate out the youngsters, make sure to keep their Thanksgiving festive by setting a kid-themed table.
11/18/2009 Dave UllmannThanksgiving is fast approaching. Our tables will soon be laden with different varieties of green bean casseroles, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce and Brussels sprots and, of course, the turkey. While all that bounty is a sight to behold, our eyes are often bigger than our stomachs.
11/18/2009 Dave UllmannPicking a photographer is an essential step during the wedding planning process. Wedding photos are how you immortalize your big day, and you'll treasure them for years to come. Consider your options carefully, and don't settle on a sub-par photographer - it's worth making room in the budget for such an important part of the wedding.
11/18/2009 Dave UllmannIt can be stressful to put together your first Thanksgiving feast. Making sure that you have enough room for all of your guests, counting up plates, cups and knives and trying to remember your mom's recipe for candied yams can make the event seem more like a stress-inducing chore than a family celebration.
11/17/2009 Dave UllmannDo you really need an excuse to watch The Simpsons? We didn't think so. But just in case you did, host a Simpsons viewing party in honor of the show's 20th anniversary. (The much-loved cartoon just surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest running American primetime entertainment series.)
11/17/2009 Dave Ullmann
A casino party is a great way to get friends together for a night of fun. Invite everyone over and let the chips fall where they may
11/16/2009 Dave UllmannDon't let the expense of your wedding interfere with your enjoyment of the big day! Make sure to plan out exactly what you can afford to spend, and then stick to your budget.
11/16/2009 Dave UllmannGet the whole gang together (including extended family if they live close by) and make a simple meal. Don't feel the need to go overboard - that stress-inducing Thanksgiving feast is close enough! Just make something simple like a pasta dish or baked chicken and veggies. Make a lot so that everyone can take left-overs home with them, or pack extras for lunch the next day.
11/13/2009 Dave Ullmann
Before you even think about cracking open a can of jellied cranberry sauce, consider trying your hand at a homemade version of the classic side dish.