Beware Privacy Policies on “Dear Santa” and “Santa Mail” Websites

By Better Business Bureau

The tradition of writing to and receiving mail from Santa at Christmas makes for exciting and wonderful childhood memories. Now with the power of the Internet, both children and Santa can readily communicate online.

Caregiving During the Holiday Season

By Family Caregivers Network Society

The holidays are here again, and although family dynamics may have changed due to caregiving, this season will arrive as usual. With the decline or change in a family member’s health, it can be unrealistic to continue past celebrations while trying to ensure your family member receives proper care.

Uncle Henry

By Gipp Forster

I would like to tell you a story; a Christmas story; the story of Uncle Henry.

Holiday Brie en Croute

By Steffany Gundling

Nothing says scrumptious like the outcome of this delicious holiday recipe for Brie en Croute. Liquid gold cheese and zesty cranberries - this is sure to keep 'em coming back for more.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

By Steffany Gundling

Nothing complements the Holiday festivities as these earthy and rich stuffed mushrooms. Garlic, cheese and ground cayenne make this an unforgettable dish.

Cocktail Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

By Steffany Gundling

Delicious meatballs coated in a tangy cranberry lemon sauce!

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

By Steffany Gundling

These ooo-ey goo-ey irresistible cookies will bring even the anti-sweet-toothed guest to tears of bliss.

4 Irresistible Holiday Appetizers

By Steffany Gundling

Here are four holiday recipe ideas that even the most unseasoned cooks can conquer and impress their guests this season.

Courageous & Outrageous - Put Yourself First

By Pat Nichol

Put yourself first - what a concept! I can just see the looks of disbelief as they pass over your faces. The cries of anguish - that is so selfish! So what if MY life is fragmented, disorganized and scattered as a result of taking care of everything and everyone around me?

My Fondest Christmas Memories

By Jo-Ann Zador

Each year, the Christmastime rituals of my childhood started when Dad, the responsible "father-knows-best" of the 1950s, transformed into the biggest kid on the block. He would start the holiday traditions by piling us into our old Ford and, with a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, we were heading out on our magical Christmas ride.

Giving the Gift of Travel

By Merit Travel

If you are stumped for gift ideas this holiday season, why not give the gift of travel! Who wouldn't want to find a trip down south, an Alaskan cruise, or a gift card to the world under the tree on Christmas Day?

Gearing Up For Gift Giving

By Nadine Jones

"When you give of your possessions you give but little, it is when you give of yourself that you truly give." -Kahlil Gibran

Holiday Season Swindles

By Better Business Bureau

The winter holiday season is prime time for scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting, overspent shoppers. Protect yourself from becoming a victim by being informed on how these frauds typically work.

Visiting During the Holiday Season

By Family Caregivers Network Society

Visiting friends and family over the holiday season can be a time to reconnect with those we haven't been in touch with much throughout the year. Visits can be enjoyed and appreciated, but they can also add additional demands and stress to already overwhelmed family caregivers and care recipients who are frail, elderly or ill.

The Origin of Mother's Day

On the second Sunday in May, we honour our mothers with gifts and flowers, but do we know the origin of the holiday?