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!

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 [...]

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

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

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 [...]