Weather or not you are a football fan, you most likely know dozens of people who are set for Super Bowl Sunday — or even for watching the taped game on Monday for Family Home Evening. No matter when you gather around the television, a [...]
Presidents' Day honors the contribution of two of our greatest and best loved presidents, George Washington, born of February 22, 1732, and Abraham Lincoln, born February 12th, 1809 — nine years after Washington's death. George Washington is one of the most honored men in U.S. [...]
Valentine is a special time to share your heart with others. You can do that in many ways. Here are two of my favorite ways. Heart Cake Make a heart-shaped cake without purchasing a special pan. cake mix 9” round cake pan 9” square baking [...]
Just as you finish up Christmas, New Years is only a week away. Here are some fun ideas to help you ring in the New Year. Good Fortune Tree Don't take down that Christmas tree yet. Turn it into a fun New Year's Decoration! Leftover [...]
Are you scratching your head and wondering what to give that difficult person? Sometimes the solution is to settle on giving some money or a gift certificate. Money gifts can be unmemorable, but here are some ideas that will create memories that will last. Your [...]
Christmastime is "the most wonderful time of the year," as the Christmas songs remind us. And with imagination and ingenuity, it's easy to add a little magic to your family's memories of this most special holiday season. The following ideas take little time or money, [...]
When I stop to reflect upon my favorite Christmases, they have very little to do with the gifts that I have received though the years. For me, it is not the presents that I have received that stand out; it is the messages of love and [...]
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, although it has never been seriously claimed that December 25 was his true birthday. Before the forth century, it was celebrated in April or May, which more closely matches the scriptural account. As Christian festivals were substituted for pagan [...]
I love to find a recipe that can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I remember a time that I needed to do a special thank you for several people. I decided that I would serve this recipe. The best thing was that I [...]
It is time to make those final plans for Thanksgiving. Most people will roast their turkey in the oven but if you have a little adventure, good weather, and a little time you could consider some outside alternatives. A few years ago when I was [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
