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 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 [...]

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 [...]

Easter Basket with Real Grass and Spoon Bunnies: A Fun DIY Craft for Kids
Easter Basket with Real Grass and Spoon Bunnies: A Fun DIY Craft for Kids

Easter Basket with Real Grass and Spoon Bunnies: A Fun DIY Craft for Kids

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T16:01:54+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Easter, Family Fun, Kids|

I have so many friends that have small grandchildren and children I wanted to share my favorite Easter project with them. I know things that you do with the children are special to them and create special memories that you can enjoy for years to [...]

The Fourth of July – A Celebration of Freedom
The Fourth of July – A Celebration of Freedom

The Fourth of July – A Celebration of Freedom

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:57:14+00:00January 16th, 2025|Fourth of July|

The History Behind Independence Day On the Fourth of July we celebrate the day that American colonies declared their independence from England. By 1774, the colonists were becoming increasingly frustrated with England because of their escalating taxes, yet they had no representation in England’s parliament. [...]

Brighton’s 4th of July Parade: A Heartwarming Celebration in the Wasatch Mountains
Brighton’s 4th of July Parade: A Heartwarming Celebration in the Wasatch Mountains

Brighton’s 4th of July Parade: A Heartwarming Celebration in the Wasatch Mountains

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:56:51+00:00January 16th, 2025|Family Fun, Fourth of July, USA|

Fourteen miles east of Salt Lake City, deep in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains is the mountain village of Brighton. In winter it is the home of the Brighton/Solitude Ski resort. In the summer it’s where you go to cool off from the summer [...]

Creative Halloween Party Ideas: Fun Food and Decorations for a Spooky Celebration
Creative Halloween Party Ideas: Fun Food and Decorations for a Spooky Celebration

Creative Halloween Party Ideas: Fun Food and Decorations for a Spooky Celebration

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:55:03+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Halloween|

Halloween parties can be creative, fun and filled with imagination. The food and decoration can be an adventure. Though the years I have loved coming up with unusually ideas. Here are some of my favorite: Paper-Plate Skeleton-Perfect for hanging from doors and windows, this scary [...]

Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More
Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More

Fun and Creative Ways to Use Pumpkins for Halloween: Snacks, Decorations, and More

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:55:02+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Delicious Food, Halloween|

One of my favorite times to create memories with the kids and grandkids is at Halloween. The one thing that is the same all over the country is pumpkin. Here are several fun ways to use pumpkins. Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Roast the seeds from young [...]

Last-Minute Halloween Ideas for Parties, Costumes, and Decorations
Last-Minute Halloween Ideas for Parties, Costumes, and Decorations

Last-Minute Halloween Ideas for Parties, Costumes, and Decorations

Dian Thomas2025-01-16T15:54:32+00:00January 16th, 2025|Crafts, Halloween, Kids|

Halloween is upon us and if you or looking for some last minute ideas to inspire you for a party, costume, or just for fun here are some that you will enjoy. Use rolls of toilet paper and decorate them as witches for a centerpiece. [...]

Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition
Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition

Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:36+00:00January 14th, 2025|China, Lunar New Year, Spring Festival, Travel|

Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition Chengdu, China: Ever since I have been coming to China as a Tour Director people have ask me if I have ever been to their biggest holiday, Spring Festival. I got [...]