Halloween Decorations

I've been thinking about putting my Halloween decorations out, but is it too early? It's not even October yet. I enjoy seeing the decorations in the stores with the scary witches, spider webs and jack o'lanterns! Fall is a fun time of year. "Woman's Day" also has some great craft ideas available on their website and magazine. Check it out here.

Family Movies to Help You Celebrate the Fourth

Here are some family-type movie suggestions for celebrating the Fourth:

1. National Treasure
2. Yankee Doodle Dandy
3. 1776
4. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
5. Johnny Tremain
6. April Morning
7. Operation Petticoat
8. The Music Man
9. The Fighting Sullivans
10. Pearl Harbor
11. The Great Escape
12. A League of Their Own
13. Tall Tale
14. John Adams

What other movies can you think of to help celebrate the Fourth?

Fourth of July

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Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July:

1. Picnic with Family
2. Go to a Parade
3. Watch Fireworks
4. Do something relaxing 
5. Hike a national park in your area
6. Tour local historical sites on American History
7. Tour veteran's memorials in your area
8. Watch a war-time movie or movie on American History
9. Thank a vet

What are some ways that you can think of to celebrate?

Christmas Shopping, Now?

I did the December Christmas Shopping once and I hated the crowds. I usually know what my family likes so I shop the clearance racks and hold on to it for Christmas, Birthdays, and other events. The results: saving money and not being overwhelmed during the holidays! For instance I got one $140 item marked down to $30 and additional 15% off. The only downside is that you have to make sure it's something that they want because most stores have a 30-60 day return policy.