Holiday Fun

New Years

Valentines

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Christmas

Enjoy more of the simple fun in life with the people who matter the most. Holidays provide the perfect excuse to step out of the everyday hustle and bustle and create some enjoyment for yourself and your family friends.

Dian’s holiday ideas are simple enough so that children and adults can enjoy them together. Here ideas will help you celebrate, decorate and cook something new and festive every month of the year.

I hope you’ll have as much fun using these ideas as I’ve had creating them. Enjoy!

Creative Halloween Party Ideas: Fun and Spooky Treats for All Ages

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:05:36+00:00March 28th, 2025|Family Fun, Halloween, Holiday Fun|

Halloween Party Ideas Here are some fun ideas that will help you if you are planning to have a Halloween party or just make Halloween a special holiday for your family. Halloween Sandwich Surprise What You Need: Cheese Dark rye bread (for contrast) Yellow cheese [...]

The Origins of Halloween: A Journey Through History and Traditions

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:02:17+00:00March 28th, 2025|Holiday Fun, Travel|

As I travel the world I am always amazed at the different holidays each country celebrates. I understand where Thanksgiving and Christmas come from, but how did Halloween slip in the end of October? The Celtic Origins: Samhain Festival Samhain: The Festival of the Dead [...]

Gratitude for a Special Woman: Phyllis Marriott

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:05:37+00:00March 27th, 2025|Thanksgiving|

A Serendipitous Meeting Today I give gratitude for a very special woman who came into my life in an unusual way. About thirty years ago I had a camping display in the General Relief Society Building. Along with the display I was asked to speak [...]

Creative and Fun New Year’s Eve Traditions to Try with Family

Dian Thomas2025-01-25T03:51:21+00:00March 25th, 2025|Family Fun, Homesteading and Heritage, New Years|

Global New Year’s Traditions As long as I can remember New Year's Eve was one of my mother’s favorite holidays. She always had the family get together and play games. When midnight approached she would go into the kitchen and pull out all the pots [...]

Fun and Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Your Family or Party
Fun and Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Your Family or Party

Fun and Easy Halloween Craft Ideas for Your Family or Party

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:05:38+00:00January 28th, 2025|Crafts, Family Fun, Halloween|

With Halloween just a few days away, here are some fun and easy ideas to make for your family or for a special party. You will enjoy making them and delight your guests. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ingredients and Materials 2 cups of pumpkin seeds 1 [...]

Temple Square Winter Wonderland: A Magical Holiday Experience in Salt Lake City

Dian Thomas2025-01-28T03:05:39+00:00January 28th, 2025|Christmas, Holiday Fun, USA|

A Dazzling Display of Lights Every year Temple Square turned into a winter wonderland. The magic begins the end of November when the lights are turned on. Crews under the direction of Eldon Cannon begin in August to stage this show of light and wonder. [...]

Creative Food Servers for Your Pioneer Day Celebration
Creative Food Servers for Your Pioneer Day Celebration

Creative Food Servers for Your Pioneer Day Celebration

Dian Thomas2025-01-17T23:13:33+00:00January 16th, 2025|Backyard, Holiday Fun, Outdoor Meals|

Unconventional Food Servers for a Memorable Pioneer Day Bowls and baskets are wonderful conventional food servers, but you can also create alternative or additional food servers from unconventional items. Pioneers and mountain men occasionally used disposable large leaves and burned-then-scooped-out pieces of wood for bowls [...]

The World’s Biggest Holiday Begins January 31st and Ends Feb 15
The World’s Biggest Holiday Begins January 31st and Ends Feb 15

The World’s Biggest Holiday Begins January 31st and Ends Feb 15

Dian Thomas2025-01-17T23:13:34+00:00January 16th, 2025|China, Holiday Fun, Travel|

First Encounter with Lunar New Year in Hawaii For anyone who has traveled through Asia during the lunar New Year, they will be aware of this huge holiday. My first experience of it was when I was in Hawaii years ago. I was staying with [...]

Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad
Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad

Football Hoagie and Caesar Salad

Dian Thomas2025-01-29T21:19:55+00:00January 16th, 2025|Delicious Food, Family Fun, Holiday Fun, Uncategorized|

This Sunday afternoon many friends and families will gather to watch the big football game. It is fun and easy to add a special touch by making some football hoagies, which can be, served along with a wonderful Caesar salad. If football is not on your [...]

St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Creative Green Food Ideas for Kids and Families
St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Creative Green Food Ideas for Kids and Families

St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Creative Green Food Ideas for Kids and Families

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:05:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Family Fun, Kids, St. Patrick's Day|

It’s time for another holiday but I have decided it is the grandmothers who look forward to this holiday the most. It is a special time for them to connect with the little young ones that bring such joy and happiness to their lives. There [...]