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Ideas to Celebrate a Birthday

Birthday parties celebrate the important milestones in your child's life. Reinvent the traditional birthday party with an unusual theme or ditch the always present cake and ice cream for a more exotic treat. Allow your child to help plan his own special day. With a little advance planning and some c

4 Touching Family Holiday Activities

This Christmas many families are looking for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas. This is the one of the few times during year where the entire family can get together and enjoy each other's company. If you are a family that won't have the money to do the same things that you di

Halloween Games: Carve a Pumpkin

Halloween parties are an ideal setting for guests to carve pumpkins as part of the festivities, and games testing their carving skills may help them enjoy All Hallows' Eve all the more. Pumpkin carving games challenge partygoers to make the best real-life or virtual Halloween jack-o'-lantern faces a

How to Look Flawless for Wedding Pictures

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and one of the best ways to remember the event is through wonderful wedding photographs. Naturally, you will want to look your best in each and every photo. It's important to devote extra attention to your skin, hair and makeup. Fol

10 Tips For Limiting The Halloween Onslaught Of Candy And Sugar

There are fun non-candy Halloween alternatives that will be loved just as much by kids and loathed much less by parents. There are also safe, politically correct ways to purge your kids' excess candy, put it to better use, and safe your kids' teeth and waste line.

How to Send Chocolate Roses

Chocolate roses are edible roses made from chocolate. When your loved one receives a chocolate rose bouquet from you, she will feel loved and appreciated. Send these to someone who is a chocolate and rose lover. Packing them correctly will ensure safe travel and prevent melting. Avoid mailing at the

Small Handmade Thank You Gift Projects for Christian Women

Thanking people for their help or expressing kindness is one of the most important things we can do for others. Thank-you gifts don't need to be expensive or even purchased. Handmade gifts carry the added knowledge that you put energy, effort and creativity into your gift giving. Nancy Twigg in "Mil

Prom Queen Poster Ideas

Running for prom queen is an exciting time in a young girl's life and you want to do it right. Take pride in the poster you are making to run for prom queen. Without a well done poster, no one will take you seriously. Represent your school pride foremost, on the poster, to prove you are a...

Disassembly Instructions For Mr. Christmas Marquee Merry Go Round

Decorating is a fun family tradition during the Christmas season. The Marquee Merry-Go-Round is a small, decorative ceramic carousel made by Mr. Christmas, a designer and manufacturer of many ceramic Christmas decorations. The carousel is powered by a miniature motor that sometimes needs servicing.

Halloween Decoration Supplies Are Essential to Create the Perfect Themed Party

If you are planning on throwing a party this Halloween, there are some essential Halloween decoration supplies that you should not be without! There are a number of decorative items that can really add appeal to your festivities. It is important to remember the overall theme that you want to use whe

How to Build a Waterfall for Prom

Decorating for prom can be a fun and exciting experience. Unique decorating styles can be accomplished with little money and without taking up a lot of your time. An artificial waterfall can be a great focal point for your prom. Constructing a waterfall isn't as hard as you may think. With a few sim

How to Gift Wrap a Tie

Ties are a standard gift choice for men. Some ties come in boxes, which are easy to wrap. However, others do not come with a box, which can present a gift-wrapping challenge. You can add some pizazz to an ordinary gift like a tie by using some unique gift-wrapping techniques. Turn the challenge of w

Opposites Attract Costume Ideas

It's difficult enough to come up with a great costume idea for just one person, but it becomes even harder when you're looking for a two-person costume idea. Playing up on the idea that opposites attract is an interesting way to approach the challenge. Look for costume ideas for people...

Underneath The Mistletoe

Every holiday season we hang mistletoe in the hopes of stealing a kiss.However, mistletoe may one day spread more cheer than a simple kiss.Read on to find out the important medicinal value mistletoe may potentially have.

Special Birthday Gifts for 18-Year-Olds

Take the teenager out and buy him his first set of professional clothing.suit image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.comAt their 18th birthday, teenagers are considered legal adults. While this is an important milestone in a teenager's life, it can also be a time of turmoil and uncertainty....

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Stockings are a great way to offer a few small gifts to the people you love without busting your budget. If you are stuffing your stockings yourself, you will be able to find your gifts in stores or online. It shouldn't be hard to find stocking stuffer ideas for everyone on your list.

How to Throw a Princess & Knights Birthday Party

Capture the fun spirit of "ye olden days" with a knight's and princesses party. This party can fit any budget size and takes only a little creativity to invent a wonderful atmosphere for your guests to enjoy. Children will have a blast dressing up and using their imaginations with this fun theme.

Dog Birthday Ideas

Throw a party to celebrate another year with your best friendTwo spitz-dogs in studio on a neutral background image by Ulf from Fotolia.comDog birthday parties are exciting celebrations that your pooch is sure to love. A party is the icing on the cake for a dog reaching another milestone....