‘Twas a crisp, cold, clear night, when we hoped for a house. With my hot cocoa stirring, I looked at my spouse. We’d mapped out our assets and budget with care, In hopes that our offer would not catch a snare. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While dreams of new bedrooms …
Welcoming your friends and family into your home can be one of the most anticipated events of the holidays. Whether you have family visiting from out of town, or if you’re hosting Christmas dinner this year, the fact that your home is the gathering place for your loved ones is a special privilege. However, all …
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Even though we associate the winter months with being the holiday season, the spring time is chalked full of its own holidays and special events. Take time to welcome spring, and enjoy the holidays that this time of year as to offer. St. Patrick’s Day Ireland’s most popular holiday for the springtime is St. Patrick’s …
Marking the beginning of a new year is a cultural universal; however, how that event is celebrated varies considerably. Indeed, there are many festivities that are decidedly unusual or even quirky. For instance, in Denmark on New Year’s Eve people jump off chairs at midnight and throw dishes at their friends’ front doors, the …
The holidays are here, and with it can come unwanted stress. The good news is that there are simple ways that you can relieve stress from your own home. So when you start feeling overwhelmed from shopping, baking, cleaning and planning holiday parties, remember these tips to help you relieve some stress! Set a Budget […]
The Grand Rapids Orchestra Presents A Swingin New Years Eve 2013 to ring in the New Year in style. A community institution, the Grand Rapids Symphony performs more than 400 concerts per year and offers special events including the New Years celebration. Established in 1930, the Grand Rapids Symphony has entertained and inspired audiences for …
West Michigan music fans are in for a holiday treat this month as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings “The Lost Christmas Eve,” a multi-platinum rock opera that opened to resounding acclaim a year ago, to the Van Andel Arena.Grand Rapids is among just 67 cities nationwide to host this big-arena rock-and-roll show, hosting two of the …
November is considered a big holiday month because of Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving. Many people also look forward to Black Friday sales that signal the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. What you may not realize is that November is chock full of unique celebratory days. These amusing, thoughtful and wacky days deserve special attention […]
I’m all for decorating during the holidays. In fact, I have boxes and boxes in my attic of Halloween and Christmas decorations. However, should I put my home on the market during the holidays, I’d use about a fraction of what I have. There’s a reason behind it. When I decorate, I “add” to what’s [...]
