This is one of my all-time favorite cakes. It is a cake you can use for a patriotic time or as a basic cake for any party. You can frost it with a can of pie cherries and you don't even have to mix up [...]
Christmas is indisputably the most magical time of all for both oldsters and youngsters, but it seems the more do-it-yourself and less commercial it is, the better. These two ideas are easy enough for the children to do — and they will add the "home" [...]
With the holidays not far away and winter weather closing in, kids' projects can fill some hours in the house. Some stormy afternoon, have the kids make this turkey napkin holder for your Thanksgiving table. Turkey Napkin Holder Materials Needed: 1 surgical glove Scraps of [...]
Still not sure of what you want to be for Halloween? Here is a great way of transforming your own face into a Halloween mask. It's fun to put on and easy remove with water--and it uses items most people already have around the house. [...]
4 Frighteningly Fun Halloween Treats That Are Easy to Make! With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to plan for the big parties. There's nothing more fun than a haunted cake. If it's a graveyard you want, try putting the names of your guests [...]
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 [...]
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