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Valentine Party Themes

Instead of organizing the typical Valentine's Day party with a slew of cupid decorations, treat your guests to a themed party that lets them express their love and the spirit of the season. Consider themes that suit your budget and planning time. Choose the one that features the type of guest partic

Gifts For a One-Month Anniversary

A one-month anniversary provides an opportunity for couples to celebrate their new relationship. While a one-month anniversary may be too early for serious gift giving, there are a variety of ways to help two people celebrate the beginning of a promising future.

Give an Extra Gift: It's Not the Season to Hate Birthdays

Are you looking for ways to relieve Birthday frustration in December? Well, make your efforts go far beyond giving attention to one day. Be unique, conduct activities and surprises that occur throughout the month. Do various things to recognize the occasion and avoid connecting "Happy Holiday&q

How to Make a Wooden Easter Cross

Wooden crosses have long been a symbol of Christ's crucifixion at Easter. Depending on the feelings you want to evoke, create a rugged cross of rough-hewn timbers or an elegant one painted white and draped with royal sashes. Whether you want to make a life-size cross for outdoors or a small one to d

Ideas for My Son's 16th Birthday

A boy's 16th birthday is very important to him. It symbolizes a milestone in his life. Although you still consider him a child, a 16-year-old boy looks to this age as entering manhood. On your son's 16th birthday, look to his hobbies for gift and celebration ideas.

PhD Graduation Gift Ideas

Earning a Ph.D. (doctor of philosophy) is a substantial and significant educational achievement. A gift given to the graduating doctor should be appropriate to his status professionally, be reflective of his field, and have a personal sensitivity. This article highlights those various considerations

Homemade Fog Display

A homemade fog display starts with choosing a safe method of producing a low-hanging cloud. In nature, fog occurs when certain atmospheric conditions combine to cause a dense cloud of water droplets to form in the air. Making fog form when and where you want it to requires some technological tricker

Fun Kids Party Ideas

Throwing a party for kids involves more than just cake and presents. Whether you are hosting a backyard birthday party or a game-filled celebration, a few simple planning tips and tricks can make for an entertaining and memorable event. Draw inspiration from the interests of the kids and...

Five Ways To Keep Your Children Entertained During The Christmas Break

If you have children, no matter how old they are, you'll be aware that Christmas can be a particularly difficult time of year. When your children hit their teenage years and get enveloped with music and computer games, keeping them entertained over the Christmas period isn't particularly d

Christmas Isn't All About Shopping

MANY are living on the wrong orientation of what Christmas is all about. It isn't all about shopping for something new like shoes, bags and presents. It is actually the day of the year when families (and even extended families at that) get the rare chance to bond.

Creative Invitations to Make for a Boy's Birthday

A boy's birthday is an exciting time.birthday cake image by Pali A from Fotolia.comInvitations to a boy's birthday party could be plain and simple, store-bought stock cards with instructions scribbled inside. However, taking time and effort to make creative invitations for guests will...

The Kick Ass Costume - Become A Hot Halloween Hero!

Due to huge success of the alternative super hero movie Kick Ass, the spin off Kick Ass costume is set to be in big demand for this years Halloween celebrations. Costumes of your favourite super heroes have always been a popular choice for Halloween, but this year you have the chance to outfit yours

Mini Cupcake Ideas

Offer different flavors of mini cupcakes for variety.cupcakes image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comCupcakes offer a sweet little treat in a cute presentation. Although standard-size cupcakes are the most common, mini cupcakes allow for some creative decorating ideas. Whether for a...

Children's Backyard Birthday Ideas

Kids love to play outdoors, so the backyard can be an ideal setting for a child's birthday party. Celebrate in style with these simple ideas for food, games and activities for a backyard birthday party.

Safety and Holiday Lights

Holiday lights provide a festive atmosphere for Christmas and other occasions. However, all those lights increase your risk of fire indoors and outdoors. Decrease the risk by buying only lights that are labeled as having been tested by an independent lab, and make sure to follow all manufacturer's

How to Make a Homemade Nurse Outfit

Play the part of a nurse to a wealthy elderly patient. Carry five or six dolls and have another person be the fainting new father. Be a nurse with a prop syringe and have the patient wear a comical hospital gown. A traditional nurse costume can be half of many clever and funny couple costumes. Nurse

Family Vacations For A Lifetime Of Memories

If you are looking for a family vacation that will provide you with a lifetime of memories then Kissimmee Florida is truly the place for you. Kissimmee Florida is located right outside Disney World, b

Unusual Dog Gifts

A dog portrait is an unusual, personalized gift.illustration with portrait of girl and dog image by Alexander Potapov from Fotolia.comAn unusual dog gift is sure to stand out from the crowd of water bowls and bones and plastic toys. You can make the gift yourself or purchase one from a...

How to Find Out If I Have Any Outstanding Bench Warrants in Washington State

A bench warrant is typically issued when a person fails to comply with a court order, often for a failure to appear at a scheduled court date. Unlike arrest warrants, the court does not have to be asked to issue a bench warrant and can issue one on its own volition. There are various ways in which y