The bright shining star of tradition still manages to glow amid the hustle and bustle of an overly commercialized and often stress ridden holiday season. This star sparks fond childhood memories of family rituals that made Christmas special for so many of us. Some families pass down traditions from one generation to the next; others mix it up a little or add completely new traditions. Here are ten that children ...

Christmas is a time for families. Children are home from school, the house smells like cookies, and the tree is just waiting to be trimmed. Round up the kids and get to crafting this season and make your Christmas truly special this year. Ornaments – Ornaments are the classic Christmas craft. They can be made of almost anything. From cookies to pie tins to doilies to simple construction paper and crayons, ...

Maybe you’re the person that already has everything. Maybe you simply can’t afford to buy gifts for everyone. Maybe you’re just tired of all the focus always being about receiving gifts, and you want to refocus your priorities on what’s really important. Whatever the case, whatever the occasion, there are always alternatives to the traditional gift-giving scene. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on someone to show ...

Hiring the perfect nanny doesn't need to be as daunting as it may appear at first. For one thing, “perfect” is relative; no two families will define their ideal candidate in exactly the same way. So it's helpful to outline some things beforehand and to follow what we feel are some sensible steps. Here we will offer 10 steps to hiring the perfect nanny for your family: List –  Make a ...