Holidays

Holidays, Home and Family, Recipes

Make your St. Patrick’s Day spread green with envy

These St. Patrick’s Day open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family. Read More

Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.
Blogs, Columns, Columns, Editorials, Holidays, Opinion

The birth of Jesus

While seasonal energy can be powerful, the need it responds to doesn’t fade when the decorations come down. (United Way)
Holidays, Home and Family

The holiday spirit matters but so does what happens after



Young woman standing on stump in a forest and looking into distance. (Adobe Stock │ #294797940 - Great Brut Here)

First Day Hikes

Poinsettia (Iowa State University Extension)

Holiday plant care

Santa Claus in sleigh pulled by reindeer over snow falling. (Adobe Stock │ #433631911 - vectorfusionart)

USDA issues permit for Santa’s reindeer to enter the United States

Christmas trees (Journal stock photo by Lacey Newlin)

Christmas tree: Real or artificial

Jogger man is lacing his shoes during his winter workout. (Adobe Stock │ #464556101 - blackday)

Staying active contributes to healthy holidays

Grandmother with granddaughters decorating cookies. (Adobe Stock │ #287135617 - tan4ikk)

Beyond the toy aisle: Meaningful gifts from grandparents

  • By Callie Adams and Andrea Schmutz │ Utah State University Extension
Holiday online shopping. (Adobe Stock │ #398882019 - WESTOCK)

Tips to avoid overspending, overconsumption when gift giving

Cute little boy is playing with toy wooden train. (Adobe Stock │ #302543883 - Aleksandr)

Buying safe, appropriate toys and gifts this holiday season