Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you blink too fast, Christmas will soon be knocking at the door. I am always just slightly behind in my quest to create that "perfect" holiday celebration so this year I'm starting early. Here is a list of books and websites to help you create your own perfect holiday season for you and your family.
A Ghost at the Table by Suzanne Berne
A Fatal Feast: A Murder She Wrote Mystery by Donald Bain
Undead and Unfinished by Mary Jane Davidson
A Catered Thanksgiving by Iris Crawford
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
A Christmas Homecoming by Anne Perry
The Snow Angel by Thomas Kinkade
Lost December by Richard Paul Evans
What do you do when the kids are under your feet, the turkey is half stuffed, and your family is about to ring the doorbell? Check out these helpful websites:
- www.holidays.kaboose.com - A great site for whole family fun. Activities and games for kids as well as tips and recipes for the cook in the kitchen.
- www.vickiblackwell.com - A terrific site for teachers, homeschoolers, librarians, and parents looking for lesson plans, stories, and activities.
If you're looking for holiday decorating guides and cooking tips, try these web sites:
- www.wholefoodsmarket.com Whole Foods Market has some great ideas for food.
- www.butterball.com The Butterball turkey people have recipies, cooking ideas, tips, and how tos, including video instructions.
- www.foodnetwork.com The Food Network is a favorite of foodies everywhere.
- www.bbqu.net - The Barbeque University is for the die hard grillers out there!
- ww.eatturkey.com - National Turkey Federation provides valuable information about poultry and instructions for deep frying your bird.
So there you have it, all types of ways to get you into the upcoming holiday season!
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