3 Simple Ways to Teach Manners to Your Kids
Let your kids learn from your example!
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5 Questions About Being a Bridesmaid
It's a romantic notion, but with being a bridesmaid comes responsibilities.
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8 Tips for an "Big Game" Party
The big game may be the focus of the party, but the guests, food, and decorations make it a bash!
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A Chanukah Menu
Your family will love this traditional yet simple holiday meal.
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A Chili Party
When the weather gets cool, invite friends over for a casual chili party. What could be more fun?
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A Christmas Cookie Swap
This old-fashioned tradition does more than fill your cookie jar with delectable goodies. It brings friends together for an easy and festive holiday party.
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A Dinner Party for Allhallows Eve
Not everyone goes trick-or-treating on Halloween. Here’s a lovely fall dinner party custom-made for the grownups in the crowd.
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A Green Birthday Party
Keep your kid’s party green and spend less of the “other green.”
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A Jack & Jill Wedding Shower!
Wedding showers where both women and men are invited are increasingly popular - and lots of fun!
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A Mid-Summer's Eve Soiree
Make the most of a special summer evening with a simple plan for an effortless party.
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A Passover Seder for the Family
The traditional Seder is a joyous spring meal designed for family celebration!
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A Snowboard Under the Tree
Kids love to snowboard. Parents want them to be safe. The right equipment makes a big difference.
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A Traditional Christmas Feast
This Christmas, treat your family to a traditional meal of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. No one will complain!
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A Traditional Wedding Shower
Usher in a summer bride with a classic wedding shower sure to fulfill her dreams.
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An Easy Outdoor Party
Invite your friends to a casual get-together, distinguished by the great food!
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Are You Ready for Christmas?
Cooking the annual feast is easier if you have the right kitchen equipment.
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Are You Ready for Thanksgiving?
Cooking the annual feast is easier if your kitchen is stocked and ready.
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Autumn Evening Dinner Party
A nice warm meal to share for cool autumn nights.
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Backyard Gourmet
Grilling is synonymous with casual fare, but it's also a wonderful way to prepare special dishes for special occasions. Whether it's a bridal shower brunch or an intimate gathering for favorite friends, creating a culinary masterpiece is easy with McCormic
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Camping with the Kids
A weekend outing can be fun and relaxing-but camping trips require careful planning.
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Candles for the Thanksgiving Table
Illuminate your feast with the glow of candles.
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Celebrate Father's Day!
Gather around the grill to celebrate Dad's special day!
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Celebrating With Your Graduate
Mark this exciting time with a party or another celebration for your child.
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Celebrating Your Child's Birthday at School
If your child has a birthday during the school year, he might want an in-school party. Some do's and don'ts.
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Christmas Stockings as Family Heirlooms
This year, hang them with care – and do so for generations to come.
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Classic Thanksgiving Dinner
Every year we think about preparing something different, but just as quickly decide to stay with the tried and true (and delicious!) dishes our families love.
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Creating Holiday Traditions
Some holiday traditions evolve magically. Others are born of deliberate planning. All are precious.
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Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table
Autumn leaves, fresh fruits, and seasonal squash conspire to make beautiful and very inexpensive table decorations.
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Decorating Christmas Cookies
'Tis the season to pull out the baking sheets and find the cookie cutter! Decorating cookies is as much a part of the holiday as hanging up stockings and leaving notes for Santa!
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Decorating for the Holidays
Fill your home with the holiday spirit by relying on your own creativity and ingenuity.
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Don't Forget to Say Thank You!
When your kids make their own thank you cards, they never forget their manners.
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Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Your kids will love making their own edible dreidels. And then devouring them!
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Easter Sunday Brunch
Both sweet and savory, this delicious brunch hits the spot.
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Elbows Off the Table
Good table manners are desirable -- and very easy to master!
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Family Road-Trip Menu
When you're on the road with the kids, plenty of healthful snacks make the trip easier.
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Fourth of July Dinner Party
Invite some friends over during the long holiday weekend!
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Gather the Family for Supper Tonight
Kids do better in life when families eat together.
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Get to Know the Emerald Isle
Familiarizing yourself with the various regions of this island nation will make planning a trip to Ireland more fun.
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Gingerbread Men
Fun, silly, and festive gingerbread people say Christmas is here!
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Graduation Barbecue Menu
Throw a simple but festive outdoor party for the graduate.
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Halloween Fun and Games
Throw a simple Halloween party for your kids and play lots of good games.
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Hamburgers! Everyone's Warm-Weather Favorite
Make burgers with ground beef or turkey. Remember all the trimmings for an outdoor treat.
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Harvest Dinner Party
Don’t let this busy time of year prevent you from inviting friends for dinner.
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Harvest Dinner Party
A mouth-watering dinner for those cool nights.
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Homemade Costumes for Halloween
Homemade Costumes for Halloween
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House Guests This Weekend?
Summer is a time to expect weekend house guests. Make sure yours feel more than welcome!
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Houseguests for the Holidays
Open your home and your heart to dear friends and relatives.
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How to Give a Perfect Baby Shower
Keep it simple and make the shower just right for the expectant mom.
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How to Start a Book Club
Book clubs are all the rage these days! Here are the best ways to start one of your own.
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I'm in the Wine Store, Now What?!
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Ice Cream! We All Scream for Ice Cream Sundaes!
Kids love to assemble their own super-fantastic creations. Make it a party!
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Is This the Summer for Swimming Lessons?
When is the right time to take the plunge and teach your child to swim?
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Kid's Christmas Cookie Animals
Decorating and eating Christmas cookies is one of the greatest pleasures of the Christmas season for kids.
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Kids' Easter Activities
Kids love tradition. Make some of these your own!
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Late Winter Brunch
Let the bright morning sun shine through the windows during this casual weekend party. Winter is the perfect time for a breakfast-style brunch.
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Lazy Afternoon Summer Picnic
The forecast calls for sun -- what better incentive than to spend the day enjoying a lazy afternoon family picnic?
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Let's Have a Slumber Party!
School-age kids love to host sleepovers. Plan well and have a great time!
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Make a Holiday Splash. Throw a Party!
Giving a large holiday party requires organization and a sense of fun.
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Make Father's Day Special
Father's Day is when we can tell our fathers and grandfathers just how important they are!
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Make Mothers Day Special
Kids of all ages can give their mothers the gift of time together. Make a plan and have fun!
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Mardi Gras Celebration
Colorful street festivals and all-night parties document Mardi Gras in much of the hemisphere. Your celebration might be quieter - but just as delicious!
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McCormick's "Caribbean" Beef Grill
Ahhh....the Caribbean. Crystal blue water, white beaches, balmy weather and a bounty of fresh, flavorful foods. We've gathered our favorite island-inspired dishes, from Reggae Beef Rub to Honey Lime Mesquite Chicken. Go native with these delicious and bold
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McCormick's "Dock of the Bay" Marinade dinner
You don't need a coastline to have a beach party, just plenty of food, good libations and a really loud boom box. And for a real taste of the bay, try these menus.
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McCormick's "Family Fun" Grill Dinner
Whether you're entertaining family, friends or both, the fun is in the food--when you're cooking with McCormick. We've assembled entire menus, from delectable appetizers and salads to tasty breads and blissful sweets.
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Mid-Summer Dinner Party
What are you waiting for? Invite some friends over and have a party!
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Organizing Household Property Records
Taking careful inventory of your valuable possessions will give you peace of mind-and save you a lot of trouble in the event of a catastrophe or life change.
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Oscar Night Fun!
Serve a star-studded dinner and cheer on your favorite movie stars!
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Outdoor Games for Kids' Parties
For most of these old-time games, all you need to have fun is some open space.
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Plan A Cookie Decorating Party!
Get all the little chefs together for a "rolling" good time, decorating and baking their very own cookies.
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Planning a Birthday Party for Three-Year-Olds
Careful planning and keeping it simple will help you survive your child's first birthday party.
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Pre-Prom Dinner Party
Have fun, create memories, and save money with a dinner party at home before the teens leave for the prom.
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Preparing the Grill for Backyard Fun!
Get the charcoal or gas grill ready for a season of great meals and great times.
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Pumpkin Soup
Piping, hot soup and crisp fall days are made for each other - and rich pumpkin soup is the crown prince of autumn.
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Reducing Thanksgiving Stress
Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the holiday season. Get a grip on stress levels now!
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Save Money on Your Child’s Birthday Party
There are sensible ways to economize and still have a great party!
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Set the Table with Grace — and Plenty of Time
A little planning goes a long way this time of year!
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Shortcut Hors d’Oeuvres for Your Holiday Party
No time to cook? No worries! Shop for the hors d’oeuvres.
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Special Sweetheart Surprises
Shower your sweetheart with romantic gestures and gifts this year. It's a day for lovers!
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Spicing Up the Thanksgiving Menu
For this most traditional of all holiday meals, a few twists and turns keep the menu interesting.
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Spring Brunch
Neither breakfast nor lunch, brunch is a great weekend tradition. And never is it better than in the springtime!
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Super Cool Big Game Party
Most of this great party food can be made ahead, so you can spend time watching the game and enjoying your company.
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Ten of the Most Asked Questions About Thanksgiving
Many of us are nervous about preparing such a huge feast. Let us help! Here are some common questions – and the answers.
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Thanksgiving Action Plan
Getting organized now will save a lot of trouble and headache when Turkey day arrives
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The Holiday Roast
Understanding the fundamentals of roasting results in juicy, perfectly cooked meat.
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The Luck of the Irish!
Learn the history and lore surrounding this festive Irish holiday.
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The Stuff of Stuffing
Whether it's stuffed in the turkey or baked in a casserole, bready, flavorful stuffing is one of the best parts of the meal!
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Throw a Halloween Party
Planning a Halloween party heightens the fun. Create a haunted house, bob for apples, have a costume parade - everyone will have a great time!
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Time for a Birthday Party!
Throw a bash for your child's big day. You don't have to go crazy for everyone to have fun.
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Time for a Picnic!
Pack up the picnic basket and head for the park, the beach, or the lake!
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Time for Chili
A big pot of chili, steaming hot and pleasantly spicy, is a great family meal. How you make it depends on personal preferences and idiosyncrasies.
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Tips for Thanksgiving Shopping
The markets bulge with great-looking food this time of year - and lots of other shoppers. Here's how to make your holiday grocery shopping less stressful and more enjoyable.
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Troubleshoot the Holiday Videos
Take time to learn a few tricks-of-the-trade so that this year's home videos will be award winning !
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Turn Your House into a Haunted Castle!
Trick 'r treaters will love visiting your spooky house - go wild decorating it this year!
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Video Games for Christmas?
Are video games a good idea, or not?
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Wedding Shower Traditions
Some traditions are lots of fun!
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When You Have Weekend Guests
Prepare for your guests and plan to enjoy them!
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Why Manners Matter
Good manners are not stuffy. They make life easier!
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Winter Breakfast with Friends
For a casual get-together, how about breakfast?
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You’re Invited to a Carnival!
A carnival-themed birthday party will thrill your child and guests alike.
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