Archive for January, 2010

Holiday Photo Tip #3

by Warren Tang
Shoot Things, Not Just People -
As much as the holidays are about people – family, friends, loved ones, and even in-laws – the spirit of the holidays is also in the décor, the food and yes, the desserts.  To capture the full essence of the holiday season I encourage you to include photos [...]

Holiday Photo Tip #2

by Warren Tang
Get Down Low And Get Close -
Just because you’re taller than your kids doesn’t mean most of your photos should be of the tops of their heads.  To get some great photos of children try to get down to their level where you can make eye contact and really engage them.  You can [...]

Lawn Decorating for Christmas without Going Overboard

When many of us think of outdoor Christmas decorations, yard signs and inflatable Christmas characters often come to mind. While many homeowners do choose to decorate their homes with inflatable Christmas characters and yard signs, there are others who feel that those types of outdoor Christmas decorations are too extreme.  If you would like to [...]

Tips for Holiday Photos You’ll Cherish

by Warren Tang
As the holidays are upon us, many of us are feeling the need to capture memorable photos of friends and family, food and fun, and the sparkle of joy in the eyes of the little ones.  Whether you’re wielding a $2,000 professional DSLR camera, snapping with a slim and trim compact camera, or [...]

Gingerbread House Kits: Which One to Buy?

It can be really confusing to look at all the gingerbread house kits on the market and figure out which one is best for you. There are literally dozens of them! However, they fall into one of three categories, which will help you make your decision.
Un-baked Gingerbread House Kits
These kits contain the mix, the icing [...]

Gingerbread Men Recipe – Homemade Gingerbread Men Recipe

Momma’s Gingerbread Men Recipe - Article taken from Momma Explains. Momma loves Christmas and having some homemade cookies available for guests, but Momma likes simple and fast recipes that deliver on taste.
Momma Explains: Over the years a few cookie recipes have become a necessary -must have during the Holidays. I will try to share a few [...]

How to Build a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House

When it comes to spending time with the family at the holidays, nothing beats the sticky sweet fun of constructing some easy-to-make graham cracker gingerbread houses. If you want to start this fun family tradition, here are the essential ingredients you will need:
* One box of graham cracker squares
* Icing sugar
* Milk
* Lots of assorted [...]

24″ Cordless LED Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath

Product Description
A battery operated Christmas wreath lets you decorate anywhere–indoors and out. No plug No problem! This Christmas wreath with battery operated light makes holiday decorating a joy. Use one to light up a hallway, doorway, office, window, or anywhere you want added cheer. And these wreaths are so lifelike, they look fresh cut. Each [...]

How Christmas Is Celebrated Around The World

Christmas as we know it today is a Victorian invention of the 1860s. Probably the most celebrated holiday in the world, our modern Christmas is a product of hundreds of years of both secular and religious traditions from around the globe.
Sweden
‘God Jul!’
Most people in Scandinavian countries honor St. Lucia (also known as St. Lucy) each year [...]

The History of Christmas

Do you know the history of Christmas?  There are very few people in the world today who do not know what the Christmas holiday is all about.  Christmas, as we know it today, is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which happened over 2000 years ago.  The word “Christmas” translates to “Mass Of Christ”.   [...]