At Home In The Poconos
It’s no secret that hosting a holiday get together can be challenging. Between the food, decorating, and getting your space in tip-top shape, who has time to make sure the table looks just right?
The good news is that setting up your table the proper way doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow these tips to impress all of your guests this season.
Utensils
All forks being used should go on the left side, with the one you’re using first on the inside. The knife and spoon should go to the righ...
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who like to wrap presents and those who don’t. If you’re the latter, the task of getting tangled in paper and ribbon is the most tedious part of the holiday season, but with these alternatives, you can wrap all of your gifts with ease!
Brown Paper
Have some lunch bags or grocery bags to spare? Cut them so that the paper is spread out as big as it can extend, and use just like regular wrapping paper. You can even get a little more creative and i...
Put a festive twist on your average game of bingo with this holiday version. Turn on your favorite Christmas movie, gather in front of the television with loved ones, and crank up the competition!
To play:
- Download the printable game sheet.
- Pop in a classic holiday movie of your choice.
- When you see something in the movie that matches a square on your board, mark it with a piece of popcorn.
- Get five in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), and yell “HO HO HO!”
The holiday season may look and feel a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean the jolliness has to be left in the past. Keep the joyful spirit alive with these decor ideas, activities, and more seasonal fun that are as heartwarming as a cup of cocoa.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Make the most of being indoors by embracing what makes this time of year so special: decorating! Whether you’re someone who’s amped and ready the day after Thanksgiving or part of the late-decorating-tradition crow...
It’s December, and that means it’s crunch time for the gift-buying season. This year, a little thinking outside the box will go a long way toward putting a smile on loved ones’ faces.
Whether you’re buying for friends or family, for now or later, you’ll be sure to find the perfect presents in this gift guide!
THE COMFORT OF HOME
Many of us have gotten accustomed to spending a lot more time at home this year—which is a welcome reality for some and a trying one for others. So make the stay-at-h...
If you’ve ever browsed through home decor magazines, gone to high-end cookware stores, or even scrolled through Instagram, you’re probably familiar with elaborately decorated dining tables full of flowers, ornamental place mats, and lavishly embellished dining plates. And, while beautiful, these table settings don’t always look that easy to achieve yourself.
In reality, the tables you see on the pages of magazines, in stores, and on perfectly curated profiles do take a lot of work to craft. It’...
