Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holidays can be a challenge to all of us. Read on to find out how you can make it through this time without gaining weight, while being aware of what you do.

A couple's first anniversary is a time to rejoice.romantic couple kissing on street image by .shock from Fotolia.comWedding anniversaries are a special time for any married couple. It is a time to reflect, rejoice, and cherish the union you have with your spouse. There are wedding...

If you are considering buying a property in France then you could do a lot worse then buying one in the beautiful city of Limoges in the heart of the Haute Vienne Region of France, says Dave of www.hauteviennehideaways.com.The city has an overall population of about 150,000 which includes a large nu

According to the Chinese Zodiac, babies born between February 2009 and January 2010 arrived in the Year of the Ox. People born under this sign are said to be stable and possess a strong work ethic. Parents, relatives or friends wishing to buy presents for babies with this horoscope sign can choose f

Making a knight costume for a child is not too hard if you use some basic clothes as costume elements and add some creativity to your vision. Choose whether you want to make the shiny armor out of foam or fabric, and decide how much you want to make on your own and which pieces you would rather purc

Gag gifts will surely get a chuckle.gift image by Jovan Nikolic from Fotolia.comCelebrate the woman who's over 40 in your life with a fun gag gift to remind her to lighten up and laugh a little. Get extra points for thoughtfulness by personalizing the gift and considering her likes and...

A ghost out of a tissue is the basic elementary-school craft made as Halloween approaches. It is a great project to do with kids or to make on your own. Make lots of these tissue ghosts to decorate a doorway or to dangle from a ceiling light to set the mood for Halloween.

An Easter brunch is an alternative to a traditional Easter dinner.Easter Morning image by Elena Marin from Fotolia.comThe foods served for a traditional Easter meal have a long tradition. The Easter meal is celebrated in the springtime, which is responsible for many of the traditional...

Walking through a haunted maze is a fun way to spend part of your Halloween. Setting one up may take you most of October. Make setup a little quicker and easier by making fun decorations. Simple decor can be made with little effort and you don't feel bad about throwing it away at the end of the sea

A personalized bangle will take under an hour to make, but you can enjoy wearing it for years to come. Not only is making your own bangle less expensive than buying a decorated one, you can customize it to match your personal style and wardrobe. If you have a plain plastic bangle, you can enhance it

There's more to Halloween than trick-or-treating. It's a time for gathering friends together for a holiday party. While traditional Halloween parties may feature spooky desserts and snacks, adding a slight twist to them can instantly turn them into a cute dessert or snack. Since making Halloween d

Treat your little prince or princess to a frog birthday cake to celebrate his or her big day. Though this frog won't turn into royalty when kissed, it will taste delicious. It also creates a possible theme for a birthday party. Buy green decorations; have the kids color pictures of frogs while they

Buying a gift for a friend or family member who's a guitarist is simple. There are many gift options for a musical individual, depending on what your budget is. Honor someone's devotion to their instrument by choosing a guitar themed gift or something they can use while they play their guitar.

Boys will like the bright colors in these peep cupcake toppers.easter holiday cupcakes image by nextrecord from Fotolia.comWhether it's for a birthday, a holiday or for no occasion whatsoever, you can't go wrong with cupcakes for either boys or girls. They are a tasty treat to make and...

The pretty, bright, orange jack o lantern costume is a Halloween favorite. I bet you've seen at least a few babies wear it for their very first Halloween costume. While the pumpkin is adorable and cute for any age trick or treater to wear, did you ever wonder how this traditional outfit origina

A popular tradition every year within many offices, families and friends is to host an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Event guests find a tacky Christmas sweater to wear, then display them and possibly enter a contest for whose sweater is the ugliest. Christmas sweaters come bearing appliques of Sant

Halloween is a great time to decorate the house up. You can create a spooky effect with these candle silhouettes. Use templates or create your own scaredy cat shapes, creepy pumpkins or eerie ghosts and watch as the shapes dance across the walls when the candles are lit. These are sure to be a tre

If your dad is a Ford fan, he'll love what Ford has in store for him for his special day. Of course it will be you who'll actually go out of your way to get him one of the items from The Ford Collection, but Father's Day comes just once a year so why not make it special?

Your dog is your best friend, so coming up with birthday ideas for dogs should be a priority when that time of year comes around. Your dog gives you unconditional love and it should be returned, especially on its birthday. Birthday ideas for dogs may include a special grooming appointment, a playdat

Thousands of letters arrive each day at the North Pole from boys and girls. Some take the time to tell me a little bit about themselves so I can get to know them better and others get straight to telling me what they want for Christmas. There are some that take the time to tell me about their famili