10 great tips for turning affordable, reusable finds into a festive luncheon kids and parents will love

What's that sound? Popcorn popping, friends laughing and maybe, just maybe, a little trash talking

Elbows and cell phones? Maybe. Forgetting to say 'thank you'? No way. Our mealtime etiquette guide takes the guesswork out of group dining

Feast your eyes on a delectable array of dining tables laden with all manner of marvelous and creative holiday decorations

Get out the china cups and cream-slathered scones. Tea with treats can make even an uneventful day feel extravagant

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Do you bring out the good silver, candles, berries and greens for your holiday table? If so, we'd like to see it

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