http://holidaytips.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Holiday Tips 2008 en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:56:26 GMT 2010-01-04T14:56:26Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547859&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace   The years come and go and so, it seems, do New Year's Resolutions.   Do you make New Year's Resolutions with every intention of sticking to them and then eventually end up throwing . . . Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:53:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977547859&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Hodge 2008-12-29T20:53:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516212&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace ‘Tis the season to gobble up goodies! And for a lot of us, baked treats are topping our wish list of want-to-eats. To celebrate the season and our love of all things tasty, we’re throwing a holiday . . . Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:55:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977516212&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team 2008-11-24T14:55:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551794&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace What you'll need:   Assortment small wrapped candies, toys, party blowers, etc., 4 sheets colored tissue paper (16 x 27-inch) 8 5-inch cardboard tubes (either cut a paper towel . . . Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:54:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977551794&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Jan S. 2009-01-03T05:54:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549970&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace That so many of us are choosing to spend our New Year's Eve on Gather talking to each other rather than out partying... I don't know about you but I really enjoy talking with you guys and posting . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:04:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549970&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kimberly L. 2009-01-01T05:04:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550418&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Some New Year's Eve Celebrations Around the World   For more photos of various celebrations around the world, se e Wednesday Writing Essentials:Today is New Yeah's Eve   . . . Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:45:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977550418&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2009-01-01T19:45:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504107&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I'm getting in the mood to start playing Christmas music.   Share with me and everyone else on Gather your favorite Christmas songs.  I always love to hear new songs I've . . . Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:09:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977504107&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace ~♥~ Kim ~♥~ 2008-11-11T21:09:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548502&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace -- By Jana Ballinger If you’re throwing a New Year’s Eve party, or just planning a quiet evening at home with a few friends or your family, you’re going to want some appetizers that won’t set . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:49:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548502&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Jack E. 2008-12-30T15:49:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542377&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace   No Father for Christmas Eve.  part 1. No Father for Christmas Eve, a coming of age story. Part 2. A small town in the Colorado Rockies December 1944. A . . . Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:51:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977542377&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2008-12-22T10:51:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544559&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I always make this recipe after I have simmered the carcass and gotten that good broth and bits of meat off of it....this is a 1 pot meal 1 Med onion, chopped 2 T butter 1 small can of mushrooms . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:51:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544559&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Netty B. 2008-12-24T19:51:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544563&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace 1 pkg of frozen, chopped spinach (thaw & squeeze) 1 small can of drained mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (herbs) S&P to taste . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:02:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544563&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Netty B. 2008-12-24T20:02:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544375&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Featured:   A Very Special Christmas, 1999 by Elsie Duggan December 23, 2008 02:11 AM EST -- I've had so many wonderful Christmas's . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:28:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544375&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2008-12-24T20:28:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544588&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Our daughter is majoring in Graphic Design in College. I just used this website to create a gift certificate for her. She is getting a shopping trip to Dick Blick's Art Supply store from us for Christmas. . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:52:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544588&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Netty B. 2008-12-24T20:52:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544758&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I took a long bath earlier, and watched most of "A Christmas Story" on the portable TV while I laid in there. I almost fell asleep, but didn't. I was more refreshed for the almost nap, . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 03:21:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544758&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Princess Spanky Pants ~ The Real, Original, Heather T 2008-12-25T03:21:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544933&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Q: What’s a good natural remedy for a tummy ache after too many holiday sweets? A: Many of us may experience this as we make our way through the party-filled weeks between Halloween and the . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:34:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544933&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Jack E. 2008-12-25T13:34:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544968&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Well we made it to Christmas! How many are planning to hit the "after" sales? I am thinking about asking Hubby if he wants to go eat breakfast tomorrow morning at our favorite local cafe. . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:35:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544968&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Netty B. 2008-12-25T14:35:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545136&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Description: -- Christmas cactus plants are one of the most familiar plants readily available during the holiday season, but that doesn't mean they aren't unusual and exceptionally beautiful. . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:41:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545136&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Jack E. 2008-12-25T20:41:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544472&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Christmas Trees around the world.   This idea originated in an email I received but I have recreated the substance of the email. It is not a paste. Rockefeller Center, New York . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:25:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977544472&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2008-12-25T09:25:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545332&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Our local ABC news station was running a poll called, Was this a Merry Christmas?  Did you get.. The answers that they had available were what I found disturbing because they all had to do with . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:59:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545332&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kimberly L. 2008-12-26T03:59:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545194&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Operation: Season's Greetings - a Video Christmas Card to Our Brave Women and Men Serving In the American Armed Forces !!! Wishing You a Joyous Yületide !!!   . . . Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:26:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545194&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Altair driving around the neighborhood and waving 2008-12-25T23:26:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545403&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Just Whose Winter Feast/Holiday Is It Anyway? While going through old articles I came across this one from last year that I thought was worth re-sharing in light of this holiday season. . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:27:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545403&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Altair driving around the neighborhood and waving 2008-12-26T10:27:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545716&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I received my target gift card today just as I was leaving to go to Target to buy on sale Christmas decorations.  Thanks Gather. Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:36:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545716&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Candy S. 2008-12-26T20:36:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545721&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace ♪ Ping-a-long Sing-a-long ♬ is proud to present the 2008 Christmas Carol Show Down and the #1 Holiday Song in Gather Town is ... I would like to thank everyone . . . Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:52:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977545721&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace © MrBill   2008-12-26T21:52:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543983&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I just found a great site to gift tags that you can personalize and print from your computer.  Making the tags is so much easier than handwriting every name on every tag.  You simply choose . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:33:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543983&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace ~~ Sarina ~~ 2008-12-24T02:33:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543980&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Our family decided to make a gingerbread house this year. We bought a kit at the grocery store; over Christmas break the kids get really bored, and this was something they could do during the day to keep . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:52:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543980&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Candy S. 2008-12-24T02:52:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543999&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Every year our town has a big hometown holidays event. Santa arrives on a fire truck! Then the kids can get their pictures taken with him. They also have games and fun and a raffle; it's a really . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:15:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543999&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Candy S. 2008-12-24T03:15:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543671&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace check out a favorite photo essay from last December, a thought about Advent, and great holiday music suggestions, sit in on a pair of Christmas concerts and hear what it’s like to make holiday . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:53:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543671&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Kerry Dexter 2008-12-23T19:53:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543770&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I had a wonderful opportunity to attend the Boston Ballet's Nutcracker last week with my daughter Katie.  The last time she and I went to this fabulous Boston Christmas tradition was when she . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:04:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543770&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace MaryAnne, Director of Member Services 2008-12-23T22:04:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543812&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace I tend to stockpile everything I can, from groceries to candles, you name it. I apparently have not let this stop me from stockpiling Christmas gifts as well. I stock up on items I find throughout the . . . Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:51:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543812&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Alexis Newell 2008-12-23T22:51:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543942&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Each Christmas break, my kids always string popcorn, cranberries, and cereal to feed the birds. Then we hang them on the trees outside. It's a lot of fun, and they make the trees look so pretty. . . . Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:05:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977543942&grpId=3659174697255640&nav=Groupspace Candy S. 2008-12-24T02:05:28Z