I am always interested in hearing about cre-ative and unusual gifts people are giving for Christmas. Sometimes it's just looking for a new twist or a new idea that will help you in your own gift giving. Perhaps I can share some ideas I have [...]
With Easter just around the corner, it is time to plan all the fun parties. Here is one great idea I have used when having children to my home to celebrate Easter. I find that it works really well to have them make something. I [...]
Transform Your Christmas Tree into a New Year’s Tree With Christmas behind us, it is time to plan for the New Year's celebration. You can turn your Christmas tree into a New Year's tree by making some noisemakers to go along with your other decorations [...]
Christmas Traditions to Start This Year Christmas traditions are handed down from generation to generation, but sometimes new ones can be especially meaningful to your family. Here are some wonderful traditions you may want to do this year. • WISH BOOK: This clever book will [...]
You have just the right gift for Dad for Father's Day, and now you need to personalize it. Give Dad that perfect gift you spent all day finding in a gift bag that leaves no doubt about whom it's for. Paper-Bag Dad Paper gift bag [...]
One of my favorite projects for St. Patrick's Day is leprechaun characters. I love making them to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but I enjoy them even more when I put them in the fridge on a shelf. Every time I open the fridge I'm greeted [...]
With Super Bowl just around the corner it is time to pull out the grocery list and plan what you will have for that fun and exciting afternoon of football. Here are some ideas that may help you in your planning. HOT GRAPE PUNCH [...]
Spring is here, and it is time to think of flowers and seeds and planting. Flowers are often associated with sweetness, purity and endurance -- qualities often linked with mothers. These garden gloves could be gifts or decorations, and they're fun to make. Mom's Garden [...]
Surprise your dad on Father's Day with a gift in a bag that looks just like him. Here's what you'll need: Paper gift bag (size that will fit gift) Pink or flesh-colored card stock (for head) Wiggly craft eyes Pink pom-pom (for nose) [...]
Lincoln-Log Cake Materials Needed: 46-ounce juice can (with one end removed) Grease Waxed paper Cake batter (your favorite chocolate recipe) 2 straws (plastic, cut 1-2 inches above the batter) Light-colored chocolate frosting Darker-colored chocolate frosting (for decorating) Heavy plastic bag (for frosting bag) 3 [...]
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