Spark Up Your 4th of July with These Festive Party Ideas! The 4th of July has always been a time of celebration and a time for families to get together for reunions and parties. This year, when you join with the family, you can show [...]
A special Christmas project and activity can bring family and friends together during the holidays. Here are a few of my favorites: Ice candle holder Materials Needed: • Plastic ice cream bucket (or similar container)• Heavy plastic glass (large enough to hold a candle)• Gravel [...]
Foam, which can be purchased at most craft and some fabric stores, is a versatile material that can be used for making delightful Halloween costumes of many kinds. Here are two "foam" costumes that go together like . . . well . . . a [...]
Build an Edible Lincoln Log Cabin for President's Day! Abraham Lincoln was a special person in our history. It is fun to learn more about him and to assist children in becoming more familiar with his humble roots. Here is a fun Lincoln Log cabin [...]
I caught Jazz fever early this year. My favorite game activity is to gather with friends, have some fun party favors and cheer the Jazz to victory. No Jazz party is complete without some great food, right? Well, here are some fun ideas that will [...]
If you are looking for some clever Christmas tree ornaments, and you have a few pop cans, craft scraps and paint, you and your family can enjoy a wonderful evening creating Christmas tree ornaments. Decorate your Christmas tree with fun animals from Noah's Ark with [...]
A wonderful way to make an Easter basket is to grow real grass in the basket. You need to start at least a week before Easter to allow the grass to grow so it will be just right for Easter. I have done this with [...]
Are you experiencing the after-Christmas letdown yet? Don't worry. Everybody goes through it and we all get over it. Now you have New Year's Day and all those bowl games to look forward to. These easy, delicious "touchdown" treats to make them memorable, regardless of which [...]
Making a snowman is one of my most memorable experiences as a child. Each time the snow fell, we would rush out and see if it could be packed into a snowball to make a snowman. With this easy method of making a snowman, you'll [...]
Sunday the biggest day of football for the year, you may want to try these wonderful football hoagies. They will be a real treat for any guest you are going to have for the big party. Pack slices of this bread with your favorite sandwich [...]
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