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Suggestions for Housewarming Gifts

Choose to give a bird feeder for a fun, outdoor-related housewarming gift.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesIf you know someone who is a first-time homeowner or is relocating to a new place, choose to give a thoughtful housewarming gift, to help them as they adjust to their new home....

Need to Make a Punk Clown Costume?

Have you ever walked into a tattoo or piercing parlor and wonder what it would be like to be one of the employees? Intrigued by the way musicians on hard rock videos are able to entertain a packed audience by screaming on the top of their lungs and breaking their instruments?

Present Ideas for Teachers

Give a teacher a gift to show your appreciation for a job well doneschool room image by Alfonso d"Agostino from Fotolia.comTeachers often give so much to a job that can seem thankless at times. Show your appreciation for a special teacher with a gift. Keep her likes and interests in mind...

Cinco de Mayo History Celebration

Bring the southwestern feeling to your home by having a fiesta for Cinco de Mayo.Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday.It has been celebrated since 1862 when the smaller less modern army of Mexico defeated the larger more powerful French army at the Battle of Puebla.

How to Cut Out Christmas Bells in Plastic Canvas

Christmas bells made from plastic canvas work well for a craft project for children or adults. The bells are cut in two to four pieces from 7-count canvas unless directions call for a different measurement of squares per inch. The task of cutting plastic canvas can be a little tricky. It is importa

Those Amazing Christmas Traditions

While it is unclear how the tradition of writing Santa letters started, getting letters from Santa is a relatively new concept that has caught on. Children get very excited when they receive a Santa letter. A child who gets a personalized letter from Santa will carry that Christmas spirit right thro

How to Decorate an Elegant Christmas Tree

There's nothing wrong with a traditional tree - that discordant mix of children's craft projects, candy canes and multicolored lights never goes out of style. But at some point in your life - when you get married? when you throw your first Christmas party and invite the boss? - you might want to try

How to Bake a Popcorn-Shaped Birthday Cake

For your next party, branch out from your usual round layer cake and make something different. A popcorn-shaped cake requires little effort on your part, and the finished product is a unique cake your guests will enjoy. Popcorn-shaped cakes require little more than cake, poster board and marshmallow

Art-Themed Sixteenth Birthday Ideas for Boys

Whether it is for an art student or is just a randomly selected theme, throwing an art party is a unique idea for a boy's 16th birthday. Use decorations, food and activities to interpret this theme in several creative ways to make this birthday his best one yet.

How to Make a Donkey Costume

A donkey costume is a simple, funny animal costume to make for Halloween or a theme party, such as the donkey in the animated film "Shrek." Children and adults can wear it, and alter it to fit their style. All it entails is some sewing and creativity.

Five-Minute Easy Christmas Gifts

The Christmas holiday season can often be a hectic one as you try to juggle many tasks at once. As your gift list grows, you may be hard pressed to come up with several presents for a variety of people in such a limited time. Depending on who the gift recipient is, and how personal you wish to make

How to Make a Quick Costume

Your friends will be at your house in a half-hour and you still haven't figured out what you will be for Halloween this year. Don't worry, there is still enough time to throw together a quick costume with materials that you already have at hand. Though it is essential to have one very important prop

Romantic Gifts for Him

Selecting gifts for a man on special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, and Valentine's Day can be a difficult pursuit. On such occasions, romantic gifts for him are a grand way to express your love and care for that special person. The better you understand the man, the eas

Ideas for Teen Christmas Gifts

Give your teen a gift he will appreciate this Christmas.merry christmas - christmas tree - aged paper image by samantha grandy from Fotolia.comBuying a gift for a fickle and constantly changing teen can present quite the challenge. Many teens change their desires as trends ebb and wane...

Quick Ideas for an Anniversary

Make your spouse feel special on your anniversary.The husband and the wife show gentle feelings to each other. image by Stanislav Komogorov from Fotolia.comUse your upcoming wedding anniversary as a platform to show your significant other the intensity and depth of your love. If you have...

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Kids

Choosing a last-minute Christmas gift for a kid can be done with a little input from the parents.christmas-tree and christmas gifts image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.comChoosing a last-minute gift for a kid can be a challenge because of their seemingly ever-changing interests....

Gift Exchange Game Rules

Opting to participate in a gift exchange is an ideal choice when buying for a large group, or when budgets are limited. These games work well for large families, coworkers or groups of friends. Typically a price limit is set to avoid some gifts outdoing others. This will put everyone on...

How To Choose The Best Warrior Princess Costume

No matter what the occasion, be it a Halloween function or a regular fancy dress party, choosing a warrior princess costume is sure to turn heads. No matter what your age or figure, such an outfit is guaranteed to give off a fun and exciting appearance. If you are interested in choosing such a costu

How to Make Animated Birthday Cards

Have you ever wanted to send a customized and personalized birthday card to one of your friends online, but you are afraid you don't have the talent to create one? Don't worry, there is a website out there that can help you create your own animated birthday card to send to a friend or relative, requ