Mother Says School Work Sheet is Racist

Thanksgiving Costumes -- Cute or Racist?

Last year, one school's annual Thanksgiving celebration had its share of Native American costumes. And some parents were pissed.

Dealing with the Other Woman

The holidays are about creating memories, enjoying downtime with our spouses and children, and, if we're fortunate, opening our homes to extended family. When that extended family includes a mother-in-law, it can sometimes be tricky.

Thanksgiving Guilt Trip, No Passport Required

We will not be with my parents this Thanksgiving ... and we won't be with my husband's parents, either. The only trip we're taking this holiday season is a guilt trip ... come along for the ride!

Fly Through Security

The Transportation Security Administration wants to "simplifly" the security line for you.

Thanksgiving "Skinny Sides"

For many of us, the mere thought of Thanksgiving dinner brings to mind endless hours at the gym repenting for overindulgence. But it doesn't have to be that way. Serve these healthy (but tasty) side dishes with your turkey to avoid Turkey Day guilt.

Holiday Child Custody How-To

Kids Reenact Thanksgiving with Smallpox

Wait ... this isn't the version of the first Thanksgiving we were taught in school!

Sex Offender Scare Halts Santa's Letters

You better watch out. At least one of Santa Claus's ghostwriters was a registered sex offender.

Be Sure to Celebrate Good Times

Don't bypass celebrating the important moments in your life because of money. Trust me, it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.

'Tis the Season

Be sure to take advantage of pre- and post-holiday sales -- you can save a bundle on Christmas cards, decorations, and more!

Remembering Why We Have Veterans Day

I'm hoping parents will do some homework to tell their children what we were taught about Veterans Day and other important commemorations that are so much a part of the story of our country and its wonderful people.

How to Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos

During Halloween, death is something to be feared, but during Dia de Los Muertos, it's something to be celebrated.

Work Off Those Halloween Calories

You made it! You survived Halloween. Here's how to survive the post-trick-or-treating candy sneak.

Halloween Tricks

One Halloween evening, when I was a restless 25-year-old living with and off my parents (in other words, a college graduate with a worthless degree in English Literature), I had the opportunity to play a trick on my mother -- three times.

Feedback: Trampy Halloween Outfits Not OK

You definitely thought it was not OK! Read on for a look at our community's feedback.

Halloween Costumes Are Cruel to Babies

Dressing tiny defenseless babies in costumes is cruel and unusual punishment.

I Let My Niece Be Oprah for Halloween

My blonde-headed, blue-eyed niece was going to be Oprah Jr., and I decided she'd be the best.