Holidays Archives

Fluffier Mashed Potatoes

To make the fluffiest mashed potatoes, boil up a starchier variety like Russets or bakers. These absorb butter and cream

Save empty wrapping paper tubes and wrap your holiday lights around them to prevent tangling.

For a special touch, include a recipe with your holiday cards.

Why overpay for a store bought costume when you can get one for free? Organize other families in your neighborhood

Put Christmas light displays on a timer to save energy costs.

Save on wrapping paper. Use colorful magazine pages to wrap small gifts.

Cut 1″ from the bottom when you bring it home from the lot to keep it fresher longer. Bonus Tip:

Don’t baste your turkey. It will cook faster, and stay juicier, if you leave the oven door shut.

Freeze stale and leftover rolls and bread slices (including ends!) and use to make holiday stuffing, croutons, and breadcrumbs.

Buy discounted Halloween costumes in early November to create a kids’ dress-up trunk.