My Radar Is My Favorite Weather App

One of my favorite apps.

Roasting S’Mores by the (Non) Open Fire

My kids are constantly begging to make s’mores–no matter what time of year. Even now in the winter, they beg for them. So I found a perfect solution to curb their winter cravings: an Electric S’mores Maker. I can pop it on my counter, dining room table or even bring it to a party! It’s made of stainless steel, […]

7 Places to Feast on the 7 Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a beloved tradition for many Italian families on Christmas Eve. The Feast typically consists of seven different seafood dishes which may include some combination of anchovies, whiting, lobster, sardines, smelts, eels, squid, octopus, shrimp, mussels and clams but the most famous dish is baccalà, salted cod fish. No one is sure of the true significance of the 7 fishes. Some say it represents the seven sacraments […]

What Is On Our Christmas List?

I just listened to Grown Up Christmas List on Lite FM. It is a beautiful song, and here at Tips From Town, we want all those things too — no homelessness, world peace, etc. As much as we would love to say that’s all we want … we simply can’t. We want presents wrapped in pretty […]

Neighborhood Elf-ing: Have you been Elf-ed?

If you are looking for a fun neighborhood Christmas activity other than Christmas Caroling, check out neighborhood Christmas letters. These fun gift letters can get the entire neighborhood playing along.

What Do I Really Want For Christmas?

This is a loaded question because you can go so many directions but here are two things I would like.

Activities for an Affordable Winter Break

Between buying gifts, cooking gourmet meals, and traveling, the holidays can leave you broke! Limit the damage to your bank account with these awesome money-saving ways to spend your Winter Break.ideas to spend your Winter Break.

My Favorite Thing — The Gift of Music

Trying to think of the perfect gift? Think music!