Gingerbread houses are a popular Christmas tradition for many families, from baking the gingerbread to building the houses and decorating them with lots of candy. Sometimes it's hard to know if more candy ends up on the houses or in the children's stomachs ... or both? So here's my story about …
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Holiday Lights to Make You Smile
The year end holidays are magical. Too often we're so busy we run out of time to walk around the neighborhood or visit local holiday events. So for those who love dazzling holiday lights but might not see them in person, here are some gorgeous lights you can enjoy at your leisure. Holiday Lights …
12 Christmas Activities for Kids
Holidays involve decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping presents and lots of entertaining. Christmas is especially exciting for children, especially when you involve them so we're sharing 12 Christmas activities for kids. Emphasis here is on activities that involve interaction with others …
Luminarias, a Treasured Holiday Tradition
Every holiday tradition helps us create memories we can enjoy for many years. Luminarias are a popular holiday tradition in Mexico and across the southwest part of the US. We don't see them as often in the northeast because we spend less time outdoors during the winter. My memories of …
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Smoke Detector, From Ordinary to Connected
Everyone knows what a smoke detector looks like, or do you? They're typically small, round, white disk shaped devices that are mounted on the ceiling. Smoke detectors work using several different approaches outlined on Wikipedia, with the goal to sound an alarm if smoke is detected. Smoke …
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Why is Thanksgiving Celebrated?
The pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in their new home, in November 1621. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving to celebrate the conclusion of the country’s war of independence and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This year marks another milestone in history. …
