Have a Fourth of July Parade

A great way for kids and parents to celebrate the holiday is by having a Fourth of July Parade. Let the children decorate their bikes, wagons, big wheels, and themselves to march down the street or sidewalk. Make sure there is plenty of adult supervision especially if they parade down the side of a street. [...]

Fun Things to Do For Fourth Of July

In every store you go to there is red, white, and blue displays enticing you to buy all kinds of things to get in the spirit of the holiday. You could spend a fortune on these things. Or you could spend quality time with your children or the creative child in yourself and have fun [...]

Easter Fun and Recipes

I want to wish everyone a Happy Easter. If you are still looking for new recipes to try or games to play with your children or grandchildren then check out the sites below. http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/easter/easter.htm http://www.theholidayspot.com/easter/ http://www.holidays.net/easter/ http://holidays.kaboose.com/easter/ http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Holiday—Celebration-Recipes/Easter-Recipes http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/index.html Janice http://cutclutterwithscissors.com http://twitter.com/jlscissors

Fun Things To Do For St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is for having fun. There are looks of things you can do with your children. Below are some links to help you enjoy a little luck of the Irish and find your pot of gold. http://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/stp.html http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/stpatrick/ http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/ http://holidays.kaboose.com/saint-patricks-day/ http://www.st-patricks-day.com/index.html Janice http://cutclutterwithscissors.com http://twitter.com/jlscissors

Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is this coming Sunday.  It’s a chance to tell the special people in your life how much they mean to you.  Sometimes we are so caught up in our daily lives that we forget to express our love for each other.  Some people have a hard time saying those three small, but oh [...]

Simplify Your Holiday – Tip #10

Are you traveling this holiday season? If you are here are a few tips to help your trip be more organized and fun.           Double check the weather of your destination a week before you leave.  You may need to adjust what kind and how much clothing you pack.  The weather [...]

Simplify Your Holidays – Tip #9

Food is a huge part of the holidays.  There’s parties and family dinners along with all the homemade food gifts (cookies, candies, cakes). If you are the one who is in charge of the planning, cooking,  and preparing for a party or family dinner then here are some tips to help it from becoming overwhelming. [...]

How to Simplify the Holiday Season

The holiday season is suppose to bring joy, peace, and gratitude for our family, our homes, and our friends.  This is the ideal situation. But for most people the reality is far from the ideal.  With the economy the way it is many are struggling just to keep a roof over their head. Others are [...]

Holiday Planning "To-Do List"

Are you having Thanksgiving dinner at your house?  What about Christmas or Chanukah? Are you traveling out of town to visit relatives or are they coming to visit you?  If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions now is the time to start planning your “to-do list” so everything runs smooth and on [...]

New Halloween eBook

  My Halloween eBook is now published and up for sale. https://www.cutclutterwithscissors.com/Halloween_eBook.html It is loaded with tips on safety, tips on homemade vs. pre-made decorations and costumes, and even tips on the treats you hand out. Here is a tip on how to limit the candy your own children eat. If you don’t want your [...]