As much as young children love the idea of staying up past their bedtime to ring in the New Year, most can’t make it to midnight—nor would their parents want them to. But that doesn’t mean that little ones can’t celebrate in a more age-appropriate fashion.
Instead of keeping your kids up till the clock strikes 12:00 midnight, try throwing a kid-friendly bash at 12:00 noon. Here’s how to Read more ... How to Throw a “Happy Noon Year” Party
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As much as young children love the idea of staying up past their bedtime to ring in the New Year, most can’t make it to midnight—nor would their parents want them to. But that doesn’t mean that little ones can’t celebrate in a more age-appropriate fashion.
Instead of keeping your kids up till the clock strikes 12:00 midnight, try throwing a kid-friendly bash at 12:00 noon. Here’s how to Read more ... 
‘Tis the season to party! Whether you’re having a small get-together with a few family members or you’re throwing an all out bash for 80 of your closest friends, you need food.
Here are some yummy apps, sure to impress, that you can whip up quickly and without a lot of fuss.
Easy shrimp cocktail. Thaw cooked frozen shrimp (or if you have time, steam, sauté or boil your own raw shrimp). 
Festive Holiday Cocktails for Your Year-End Celebrations
Right up until New Year’s, this time of the year is packed full of opportunities to eat, drink and be merry. Here are some creative beverages than can add a little jolly to your holiday toasts and merriments.
Poinsettia. Combine ½ oz. triple sec, 3 oz. cranberry juice and 3 oz. champagne for a sweet cocktail with a bubbly, fruity splash.
White 
Let’s face it, kids can be picky eaters. However, that doesn't mean you have to give up the tasty holiday foods you love. If you’re entertaining, you might just want to offer a few alternatives for the 12 and under crowd. We've got a complete menu of no-fuss alternatives for the kids (but good luck keeping the adults away from these).
Trail Mixin’ Treat: Have each kid decorate a plastic 
Creative Ideas for Edible Gifts
‘Tis the season to give gifts and eat delicious food—so it makes perfect sense to combine the two! Edible (or drinkable) gifts are an inexpensive way to thank all your holiday hostesses.
Here are some fun gift ideas that will satisfy everyone’s holiday cravings.
Wine is obvious choice when it comes to hostess gifts. Make your bottle stand out from 
Almost no Thanksgiving meal is complete without the turkey. In fact, according to the National Turkey Federation, 95 percent of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving—that’s a lot of birds getting gobbled up in one day.
But before you head to the meat counter, you should know that turkey is not “one size fits all.” When it comes to selecting the right turkey for your family’s feast, you 
How to Lower the Cost of Thanksgiving
Shopping for your turkey dinner yet? Here’s some good news: This year’s Thanksgiving meal for a family of 10 will cost just $49.48, according to the American Farm Bureau. That’s only a 28-cent increase from last year, which is less than 1%.
Of course, we have some ideas on how you can lower the cost even more on one of the year’s most anticipated 
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Watching what you eat? No worries. You can have your turkey and your stuffing, too––not to mention mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and even a little dessert. By making a few modifications, you can reduce fat and calories during Thanksgiving without noticing much of a difference.
Here’s how.
Don’t go hungry. For starters, make sure you have a healthy