Holidays

DIY Halloween Costume Ideas

It’s that eerie time of year: pumpkins line the sidewalks and cotton cobwebs fill the trees. But are you ready for Halloween? If you haven’t come up with a brilliant costume idea yet, have...

7 Absolutely Perfect Christmas Family Photos

Family Christmas traditions are what make the holiday so special for me. I have vivid memories of hunting round and round my childhood home with my siblings in our quest to find the shiny...

Happy Diwali Wishes – The Complete Guide

Symbolizing the victory of knowledge over ignorance, and of light over darkness, Diwali is a very popular celebration within Hindu culture. But what exactly are some ways we can wish blessings to...

Valentine’s Day Card Messages – 2021

Nothing says love on Valentine’s Day like a personal, meaningful message. Those cookie-cutter “Happy Valentine’s Day!” cards just aren’t going to cut it. If you want to make someone feel truly loved, take a...

Perfect Song Choices for Christmas Slideshows

The good people of Smilebox have put together a list of perfect Christmas slideshow music to fit any type of slideshow you’ll be making. Classic Christmas Tunes Nat...

Healthy Christmas Cookies

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; And...

Halloween Recipes That Will Make You Howl at the Moon

Let’s face it - Halloween is all about sweets. Sure you can go to the store and buy the usual fun packs for the trick or treaters – but why not go...

10 Exciting Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

The first time I celebrated New Year’s Eve outside of the USA, I was a bit confused. I was in Jerusalem, expecting the same fanfare that I experienced back home — parties, dressing up,...

Thanksgiving Card Messages – The Complete Guide

Thanksgiving cards may not have started with the Pilgrims, but today, they are part and parcel of the holiday. Here’s a chance to get some ideas for Thanksgiving sayings as you baste the turkey,...

Memorial Day and Social Distancing – how to make it work.

Memorial Day is always a complex holiday. On the one hand we honor our fallen servicemen and women, and on the other we celebrate the very life and...