In just a few weeks we will all celebrate Easter. Easter Sunday is the Christian festival honoring Christ's resurrection and is considered by many people the world over to be the most important religious observance. It is a day of rejoicing for all Christian faiths. [...]
If you are like me, I am always looking for fun project to do with others. This week I have a couple of ideas that you can all make together and share with family and friends. Have fun creating. Easter Egg Animals Captivate your family [...]
Holidays are a great time to bring fun and variety into your life. I always enjoyed St. Patrick's Day when I was growing up. It was fun to see who I could find not wearing green and then give them a pinch. As I joined [...]
If you like Christmas trees and find that they bring a special feeling into the holiday, you will love the Easter egg tree. Here are some easy-to-follow instructions to get you started. Materials Needed A tree limb with many small branches. Spray paint "optional" Plaster [...]
This week, bunnies and chicks abound in festive decorations. Here are simple instructions that will allow you to make bunny bags out of paper lunch sacks, and bunny or chick baskets from toilet paper rolls. These are great projects for parents and kids to do [...]
This centerpiece doubles as your fruit salad! What You Need Styrofoam wreath form (24"diameter), cut in half Aluminum foil Toothpicks Leaf lettuce Rainbow-colored fruits: apple halves, strawberries, orange slices, pineapple, grapes, blueberries Toothpicks Gold foil-covered chocolate coins Small (green if possible) pot, dry ice, and [...]
Hang this cute Leprechaun on your porch or suspend it from your dining room light fixture to add some pazzaz on St. Patrick’s Day. 5" x 3"flesh-colored fun foam (face or hands) 6"x12" green fun foam (body) 2" x 12" black fun foam (hat &shoes) [...]
Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because of the lush green color of the landscape. Its mild, moist climate is ideal for vegetation, and a type of clover called shamrock grows everywhere. This three-leafed plant has become a symbol of Irish heritage, and many [...]
Campfire Basics One of the challenges of being outdoors is starting a campfire. These ideas will help you start that sure fire that will cook your meals and warm your heart. There are many ways to start a campfire. Some may be fun for younger [...]
Stick cooking is probably the oldest form of cooking — at least it's the method depicted in most of the books and movies you read and see about prehistoric times. With just a few contemporary updates, stick cooking is still one of the most universal [...]
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