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New Years

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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 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

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

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

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 [...]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Dian Thomas2025-01-14T21:21:07+00:00January 14th, 2025|Delicious Food, Family Fun, St. Patrick's Day|

This holiday honors Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and is celebrated by Americans of Irish descent and many other nationalities with parades, dinners, Irish jigs, and songs. There are more people of Irish descent in the United States than there are in Ireland. [...]

Finding Passion and Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Finding Passion and Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Dian Thomas2024-12-10T00:10:41+00:00December 12th, 2024|Holiday Fun, Weight Loss|

If someone were to ask me what one of my favorite hobbies is, I would say I love to find people who have found their passion and matched it with hard work. A few weeks ago I stayed with a woman that found it early [...]

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T19:55:07+00:00November 19th, 2024|Delicious Food, Fitness and Lifestyle, Holiday Fun, Weight Loss|

If you have ever gone on a roller coaster ride you know that just after you pass the top you are in for the ride of your life with out the ability to control your speed. It is so easy to fall into the holiday [...]

Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T19:43:25+00:00November 19th, 2024|Holiday Fun, Sides, Weight Loss|

When November comes around, I always think “Oh, no!” It’s time to get ready for the fast-paced ride. It is the beginning of tons of food and endless to-do lists. I have found one key to an enjoyable holiday season–and creating one that I can [...]

Special Christmas Gifts for Away from Home Family Members

Special Christmas Gifts for Away from Home Family Members

Dian Thomas2024-11-19T19:57:53+00:00November 19th, 2024|Christmas, Crafts|

For family and friends that will not be home for the holidays, it is time to send your special holiday greetings and presents. One of my all time favorites is to send a Christmas tree with the gifts wrapped and placed under the tree. This [...]

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

Dian Thomas2024-11-18T22:26:30+00:00November 18th, 2024|Christmas, Delicious Food|

It is not often that you find a recipe that can be served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This recipe is one that you can have any time of the day, and it is delicious. I have also used it for a special occasion meal. [...]

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

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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

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

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

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

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Festive Shamrock Loaf of Bread

Finding Passion and Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Finding Passion and Staying Healthy During the Holidays

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Don’t Gain Weight during the Holidays: 5 Keys to Success

Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Planning for Holiday Diet Success

Special Christmas Gifts for Away from Home Family Members

Special Christmas Gifts for Away from Home Family Members

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

Delicious Holiday Recipe Fits Every Meal

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