The holiday season has arrived quickly yet again this year – so much to do, so little time. But in the hustle and bustle of these crazy days, it’s also time to give thanks and [read more]
Fall is in full-swing and what better way to celebrate the season than treating your family (and yourself) to a fresh, delicious home-baked pie. Pecan, apple, pumpkin, you name it — the elves at Elfster [read more]
Comics Therapy is a weekly podcast that promises, “No Reviews, Just Analysis. Comics, our lives, and the big issues we all deal with.” The show is the work of two creators, Andrea Shockling and Aaron [read more]
As spring gets underway and things begin to bloom, we rush into the season excited at the idea of leaving the long cold winter behind us. Before you know it, Mother’s Day will be here, [read more]
Love is in the air every February; red, pink, white, chocolates, greeting cards, flowers. But has Valetine’s Day merely become a “consumer holiday?” Here at Elfster, we’re voting to take back the holiday for expressions [read more]
Hi there, Elfster fans! My name is Linda and I’m popping in today from Craftaholics Anonymous® to share some fun and easy DIY ideas to help you add a personal touch to your holiday gathering [read more]
The Zac Brown Band enjoys phenomenal success. They have twelve hit singles, two platinum records, and a very loyal fan club, known as the Zamily. Currently over 13,000 members strong, they are leveraging the power [read more]
We’ve all been busy elves over the last few weeks. No matter which holiday you’re celebrating, it’s a time for family, goodwill, and renewal of relationships. Then all of a sudden, a knock comes at [read more]
Sending your child off to college can be one of the most bittersweet moments for any parent. There is joy to see the success and independence that your child has achieved, as well as worry [read more]
Halloween is almost here, and by now most people have their costumes ready to go. For some people, they may not want to commit to a full costume, but there’s a whole world of ways [read more]
Father’s Day is almost here. While no one is able to say what exactly can make a great Dad, it certainly is both a great responsibility and a great gift. Your Dad may have passed [read more]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner for North America, and we all want to make Mom feel special. Elfster has the ultimate Gift Guide that includes ideas for all tastes and budgets, sure to [read more]
Call us romantic, but we don’t think that Valentine’s Day should “suck” for anyone. It might seem that Cupid and Casanova reign supreme on February 14th, but why limit the love to the lovers? These [read more]
Every family’s heard it: “You don’t have to buy me anything this year!” Or, “I’ve got all the gifts I need, seriously.” And let’s not forget the old favorite, “Please don’t buy me a present.” [read more]
Let’s get one thing clear. We’ll wear white whenever we please. Hard to believe, but there are still some sticklers out there who maintain that wearing white after Labor Day is the ultimate crime of [read more]
This may come as a bit of a shock, but not everyone in the North Pole is thrilled about this Christmas in July business. The “Politically Polite” Elf is rather non-denominational when it comes to [read more]
Looking for some pretty ways to show your patriotism this Independence Day? Well, thank your lucky stars and stripes, because Elfster has a handful of helpful hints. This weekend, we’re celebrating the land of [read more]
Dad just wouldn’t be Dad without that little spark of, well, “Dadness” to him, right? We’re talking about socks with flip flops. Shamelessly boastful bumper stickers. An unparalleled enthusiasm for corny jokes. Your father isn’t [read more]
Page-turning is a great way to fan off on a hot summer afternoon. (Pool boys with palm fronds aren’t a bad solution, either.) But with the official start of the season just around the bend, [read more]
The last thing you want to do at a Cinco de Mayo celebration is anger a sugar-hungry six-year-old wielding a stick. Selection of piñata filler can make or break your hard-earned reputation as “coolest mom” [read more]
To My Adoring Public, It has come to my attention that my approval rating has taken a dive down the proverbial rabbit hole in recent weeks. While I’ve still got a good number of “believers, [read more]
History unfolds right before your pies, with this precious pop-up placemat idea! We love how PubliQue Living transforms plain sheets of recycled paper into charming table pieces for every occasion. But in the Pilgrim spirit of “making do,” this Thanksgiving, we just had to try the idea ourselves… DIY-style!
We armed Intern Steph with some Bristol Paper and an X-Acto knife, and told her to re-create the Mayflower for our Thanksgiving table… After a good cry, she got right to work and this was the result! Say what you will of her historical accuracy (or the judiciousness of giving an intern a knife), we think Stephanie did the pilgrims proud on this one, and here’s how you can create your own!
• Large sheet of bristol paper or poster board
• X-acto knife
• Pencil
“Stick a fork in it.” This might be a top-notch tip for preparing a turkey, but we think it should generally be avoided in Thanksgiving dinner conversation. We know that families are under a lot of pressure to amp-up their suppertime small-talk, especially on this nationally sanctioned day of quality time. So to better prepare for a lull in the conversation, Elfster suggests you inject a splash of humor, and history, into this year’s festivities. You can get the Butterball rolling by using these pilgrim-approved words of thanks:
• Father, I am most mightily beholden to you for the generous portion of slaw.
• Mother, I see the lima bean casserole has not returned for this year’s festivities, and I give you many thanks.
• Grandpa, I am very much obliged to you for your tips on the art of turkey-basting, but please stand aside.
• Thanks with a bowed heart for sparing us the details of your last trip to the podiatrist, Uncle Jim.
• Aunt Midge, a thousand times I thank you for hinting at the parsley betwixt my teeth.
Are you the lucky one who gets to pick out the holiday dinner party for your law firm, playgroup or charity board? There are so many restaurants it can be overwhelming to start but below [read more]