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Halloween to Thanksgiving Seasonal Decorations

Christi — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:51:11 +0000

It’s autumn and time for a series of holidays that will keep your kids busy throughout the next few months. First up was Halloween which now leads into Thanksgiving only 4 weeks later. What is wonderful about these holidays is they fall within the same season and use the same color scheme. As a result, [...]

Christmas Greeting Cards

Leslie Blumenstein — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:24:14 +0000

Make the Christmas season extra special this year by designing your own Christmas greeting card. It’s easy to do and affordable with the PurpleTrail Design Center. You have two print options for your holiday greeting cards; you can either print at home or utilize PurpleTrail’s professional print option. Either way it’s easy, fun, and you [...]

Thanksgiving History and Facts

Leslie Blumenstein — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:10:18 +0000

A better title for this article may have been Thanksgiving History and Myths. It seems just about all of what we associate with modern day Thanksgiving celebrations has very little root in actual historical fact. Per James W. Baker, Senior Historian at Plimoth Plantation, “The reason that we have so many myths associated with Thanksgiving is [...]

Elegant Thanksgiving Centerpiece – Tips for making great seasonal centerpieces

Leslie Blumenstein — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:03:52 +0000

There can be a lot going on at the Thanksgiving table. People chatting and enjoying the savory dishes you worked so hard to prepare. Adding in a elegant centerpiece is the cherry on top of your cooking and baking efforts. Check out these elegant ideas to showcase your bountiful feast. Cornucopia What says Thanksgiving better than the [...]

Design Tips For Printed Cards

Leslie Blumenstein — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:14:54 +0000

Designing a personalized card is fun and easy. Whether you’ve elected to design cards to print at home or have them professionally printed, there are a few things to keep in mind. We’ve put together some tips to help you create your best card design. Spacing When designing a card, make sure you take into account [...]

Office Holiday Party Invitation Wording

Leslie Blumenstein — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:25:05 +0000

It’s that time of year! Time for your annual Christmas office party. Find a way to bring new life to the old office party this Christmas. Whether it’s for a big corporate Christmas party or a small office holiday party; if you are in charge of the annual Christmas party invitations find your inspiration for [...]

When is Hanukkah This Year?

Leslie Blumenstein — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:43:00 +0000

When is Hanukkah This Year? While the secular (also referred to as Gregorian) calendar is based on the earth’s rotation around the sun, the Hebrew calendar calculates months according to the moon and years according to the sun. Therefore, Hanukkah is does not fall on the same day every year. Hanukkah begins at sundown and is [...]

Tailgate in Style

Dawn Sandomeno — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:28:04 +0000

Autumn in the Northeast is a miraculous experience. The crisp air, the vibrant color of the leaves, and ultimate sense of renewal as a fresh school year begins and anything is possible. It is also the last chance for a picnic before winter sends the earth to sleep until spring. A tailgate is the perfect way [...]

Low Cost Holiday Party – Host a party for 20 for under $120

Christi — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:55:53 +0000

Here are some great ideas that allow you to throw a great holiday party for 20 people for under $120! Invitations: Use PurpleTrail free online invitations. No waste of paper and you get the ease of all PurpleTrail’s Rsvp management modules. You can add games, bring along lists and polls to get your guests engaged in your [...]

Kids Christmas Crafts

Christi — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:14:24 +0000

Deck the halls with these easy kids Christmas crafts. They are sure to add a festive touch to your home for the holidays. These ideas are easy to make and a great way to spend some quality time with the kids. Advent Socks Waiting for Christmas can be tough for kids. The anticipation of the arrival of Santa, [...]