holidays

Once upon a time, a much younger version of myself behaved in a way that not only shocked the Easter Bunny, but my parents and sister, too.

When you start looking into the Easter holiday, you can start finding some pretty interesting and strange things.

I love the little extra bit of sparkle during the darkest and coldest season of the year. And honestly, couldn't we all use a bit more sparkle in our lives?

When it comes to gift-giving, there's dissension amongst the ranks as to whether or not this is an acceptable holiday offering. Here's the deal.

I'm personally grateful that there are last-minute gift ideas that always seem to be well-received by most people and are truly thoughtful gifts. Ready?

Of course, we love giving and receiving presents. But "Presence" will mean more than any new gadget ever will.

Science says there's something about the sound and feel of slicing through the paper. Some say it's almost sensual. (Oh my.) It "causes a sort of low-grade euphoria."

There's a Texas based company that can bring the holiday lights to you...or you can just watch them in the sky from from home.

I had a total meltdown and created an awkward situation for my family, who were no doubt as embarrassed of me as I am of myself in my adult years.

When someone we loved dearly has died, someone who contributed to what made the coming season joyful, these months can seem especially heartbreaking.

Get ready to celebrate the holidays in Longview with events that will put you into the holiday spirit.

I've used this method many, many times in the past when preparing chicken breasts and it makes all the difference in the world, albeit on a much smaller scale.