Win Secret Santa With These Gifts Under $30

Unwrapping a Christmas Present
Participating in Secret Santa manages to be both fun and stressful. You love surprising your friends and receiving gifts but finding a nice gift at the right price isn’t easy. Fortunately, you can take the stress out of the equation by getting one of these Secret Santa gifts under $30. Zojirushi... [read more]

Bring Joy Into Your Home With These 5 Holiday Cookies Recipes

Christmas milk and cookies
Do you normally buy holiday treats at the store? While that’ll do in a pinch, nothing beats making holiday cookies with your family. Check out some cookie recipes that are sure to bring an extra dose of joy to your household this season. 1.      Sugar Tree Cookies One Christmas tree isn’t enough... [read more]

Follow These Tips To Making Driving In The Snow Easier

woman traveling by car during winter snow
The holiday season is always magical, and it comes alive when it snows. As nice as it is to have a white Christmas, driving can be a real challenge. Fortunately, you can master the roads this season by following some tips for driving in the snow. Reduce Your Speed When Driving... [read more]

Spread Holiday Cheer With These Decoration Ideas

Cozy living room winter interior with fireplace
Do you want to add some extra cheer to your house this season? You can do just that with some decorations. Instead of shelling out lots of money on pre-made décor, you can make everything yourself. Check out some easy holiday decorating ideas that you can whip together in an... [read more]

Take The Kids To Elmwood On Ice

Learning to Ice-skate
Skate into the holiday season this year at Elmwood on Ice in Downtown Roanoke. Elmwood Park’s outdoor ice-skating rink is open Wednesdays through Sundays until Jan. 30. Admission is $6 a person, and skate rentals are $2 each. Oh, and this year, the event includes putt-putt golf for $3. If... [read more]

Follow These Safety Tips When Putting Up Holiday Lights

Christmas Lights
With Christmas around the corner, now’s the time to put up holiday lights. The lights add some holiday cheer and will show your neighbors that you’re in the Christmas spirit. Before you start the project, go over some safety tips for putting up holiday lights. Then, you’ll be ready to... [read more]

These Black Friday Tips Will Help You Beat the Crowds

Woman shopping electronic online at Black Friday discount.
Black Friday shopping can feel like a bit of a competition. You have to find a way to secure deals that others also want, which can get intense. You can come out ahead this year by following these Black Friday shopping tips. Find the Best Deals A little research can go a... [read more]

6 Ways To Enjoy Leftover Turkey

Homemade turkey leftover sandwich with cranberry sauce
If you’re like most people, you probably have leftover turkey for days after Thanksgiving. Instead of eating the same meal over and over, check out these leftover turkey recipes. Then, you can try different meals as you work your way through your leftovers. 1.      Thanksgiving Sandwich Are you looking for a tasty... [read more]

Enjoy These 6 Classic Sides Along With Turkey

Cranberry sauce cooking for Christmas or Thanksgiving
You know that turkey is on your holiday menu, but what about the sides? The side dishes are just as important as the turkey, but choosing what to make can be stressful and challenging. Fortunately, the stress will melt away when you make these classic sides this Thanksgiving. 1.      Classic Green... [read more]

Follow These Pie Recipes That Will Finish The Feast Right

Young woman proud of her pie
No matter how big the Thanksgiving feast is, there’s always room for pie. In fact, getting to sample various pies is one of the best parts of the holiday. You don’t need to pop into a grocery store or bakery to pick desserts for the family meal. Instead, you can... [read more]