christmas

Dear Santa, First I have to ask, "Has 2016 been as weird as the rest of the world up at the North Pole?" Of course I have a few materialist things on my Christmas list this year like wool socks because Montana winters are NO JOKE but as I get older, I just don't care about those things anymore...

The holidays can be a time of cheer and joy and celebration. Everyone gets together and makes memories. But, for some, the holidays are a time when they get stuck with family that aren't like them, they find annoying and that they generally try to avoid...

It's hard when you're younger to see the big Christmas tree all lit up and with tons of colorfully wrapped presents under it! Anyone is lying if they say they never went and at least snooped to see which presents had their name on the tags...

I've always been a fan of Christmas - the movies, the music, the decorations, the presents, the family time and the food.  I love it all!  Especially the food. This year, I'm going to try to show some restraint when it comes to eating, but I can't just offend Jesus by skipping everything; I have to consume some of my favorites. Here ...

For me, the best way to get in the Holiday spirit is to actually do something nice. Tonight I'm headed to the Elk's Club, 934 Lewis, to check out the Roaddog's Holiday Jam.  Admission is a new, unwrapped toy which will go to a local kid for Christmas. ...

Don't know what to get for someone? Completely forgot that you were suppose to get a gift for a party or a co-worker? Have a gift lying around your house that you never used and could definitely use a new home? All of these questions lead to re-gifting as the answer...

Finding a signature holiday drink can be hard because there are so many good recipes out there! I can promise you though, if you pull this out at your next party or get together, people will be asking for the recipe! It only take 10 minutes to make and serves six people...

While in Red Lodge back in the summer I saw a cute poster of the Christmas Stroll and asked one of the store workers what it was. She said, 'You've never been to the Christmas Stroll?!" I explained to her that we had just moved here from Seattle and don't know anything especially in way of events for the holidays...

These days, artificial trees are far more popular than actual trees. About 80% of all Christmas trees in American homes this holiday season will be manufactured. For the 20% that put up a real tree, the vast majority will buy them from a dealer...

My favorite memories growing up as a kid and even an adult were getting in the car with my Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa and driving through all the neighborhoods with Christmas light displays! We would grab hot chocolate and spend the whole evening going around town...