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.
11/17/2009 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.)
11/16/2009 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.
11/13/2009 Dave UllmannAfter the freedom of the long summer months, spending a winter indoors with energetic youngsters can be a daunting task.
11/12/2009 Tyna LewisThough the days are already shorter, the fall air is still crisp and invigorating. Take advantage of time off from school and work to get kids outside and enjoy what's left of autumn.
11/11/2009 Dave UllmannHo-hum turkey decorations bringing you down? Shake things up this year by setting an ultra-chic table.
11/11/2009 Dave UllmannSome movies get dated with time, but it seems like classic Disney films always have something to offer. That's especially true for little kids, who might not have seen all of the staples in a Disney-lovers DVD collection.
11/10/2009 Tyna LewisNovember 15 is America Recycles Day. Though there are some pretty obvious ways to mark the occasion, they don't all have to involve sorting cardboard and plastic or a trip to your local bottle return site.
11/5/2009 Dave UllmannWant to teach kids about the original Thanksgiving? If days off from school and endless desserts aren't enough to pique their interest in the history of the holiday, make an authentic Thanksgiving meal like the pilgrims enjoyed.