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How to Make a Simple Asian Hanging Lantern
Paper lanterns provide light, in addition to being a unique decorative element for outdoor entertaining. Make your own lanterns with a variation on the classic papier mache technique. Rice paper is used instead of old newspapers, and there are fewer layers of paper, which allows more light to shine
40th Birthday Cake Ideas for Men
Birthday celebrations have included cakes for many years, with the practice dating to ancient Greece. Milestone birthdays, such as a 40th, typically include a larger celebration, offering the chance to have an especially creative cake, whether focusing on the number 40 or other creative ideas. When
How to Decorate a Small Patio for Fall
Decorating for fall and Thanksgiving can become much more difficult when the space allotted is small. Condominiums, town houses and apartments are notorious for tiny patio areas. However, with a bit of pre-planning, a good imagination and a little elbow grease, it is possible to complete a stunning
Post-christmas Financial Difficulties
If you’ve spent more than your budget can cope with, then maybe you’re thinking about credit to help you through January. Many people fear the long, broke month of January. After a lovely Christmas full of joyous smiles January can see a mood swing in the wrong direction. Many of us turn
Reindeer Handprint Crafts
Kids and handprint crafts go, well, hand in hand! Each reindeer is easy to make and requires just a few items to complete. They can be treasured by you and your children or given as memorable holiday gifts to share with others.
How to Make a Cardboard Box Dragon Mask for Chinese New Year
The Chinese dragons that dance at the Chinese New Year are intricate, beautiful and, yes, expensive. You need not break the bank, however, to create your own Chinese dragon mask. With supplies as simple as a cardboard box and standard arts and crafts tools, you can make your own Chinese dragon mask
How to Send Honeysuckle Flowers
The ornate chandeliers of petals and sweet aromas make honeysuckle flowers ideal for bouquets. If it is the flowering season and your honeysuckle has an overabundance of flowers, share the joy of honeysuckles with a far-off loved one by sending them a bouquet in the mail. Properly harvest, prepare,
Balloon Games for a Kid's Birthday Party
Balloons are commonplace at children's birthday parties. Filled with air or helium, they make great decorations. Balloons can also serve as fun toys for birthday party games. Try a selection of water and dry balloon games instead of traditional birthday party standbys like a piñata or pin the t
How to Use a Christmas Tree Light Tester
It can be frustrating when your string of Christmas tree lights won't work because of one blown bulb or fuse. You can find the offensive bulb or fuse with a Christmas tree light tester, and replace it, saving you both time and money.
Unique Baby Shower Gifts for Dads
Don't leave your friend's or family member's husband out of the baby shower festivities. While dads generally only make short appearances at showers, you can still surprise him with a present or leave it for him to open later. Try purchasing daddy diaper kits, fun "New Dad" apparel, and unique photo
Fall Birthday Cake Ideas
Raspberries are sweetest in the early fall; use them to create a raspberry chocolate birthday cake.chocolate cake image by Elke Dennis from Fotolia.comFall is a season of change, so it makes sense that autumn birthday cakes be different from summer birthday cakes. In October, strawberries...
Michael Myers Halloween Costumes - Hot Or Miss?
Michael Myers Halloween Costumes are among the most sort after among horror movie enthusiasts but will they be a big hit this Halloween with more "normal" people? Michael Myers is a well known horror character from numerous Horror Movie blockbusters and as such is mainstream enough to make
A Thanksgiving Dinner Gone Wrong
As we left, I complemented the "unofficial cook" who had prepared the Thanksgiving dinner turkeys for a group of about 35 teachers from the university language Institute and their families. This year was different. We were actually going to have Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 27
Green Gift Ideas
Green gifts are good for the earth too.gifts image by Horticulture from Fotolia.comThe market for organic, carbon neutral and recycled products continues to expand in exciting ways as consumers demand more choice. When looking for a gift, consider chocolate, wine or clothing gift-wrapped...
4 Amazing Suggestions For Finding Great Holiday Presents For Your Children
This Christmas, many people are out shopping for the perfect present for their loved ones. This is often a trying experience as you can never be quite sure that the gift you purchase is the one that your friend or family actually wanted. So what is a person to do?
Enjoy The Charming Japanese Cherry Blossom From March To April
During the spring, thousands of Cherry Blossoms planted in Japan are in full bloom. If you do not have a chance to see the real cherry, some other ways can make you more familiar with this charming plant.
Holidays: Tips for Safely Visiting the Relatives
Are you already dreading some of your holiday visiting? Here are some tips, tools, and suggestions to keep the holidays good for you.
Christmas Ideas for My Boss
Christmas gifts for bosses shouldn't be too expensive or too silly.christmas gift image by Elena kouptsova-vasic from Fotolia.comFinding the right Christmas present for a boss can be a tricky thing. You don't want to spend to much on your boss and look like you are kissing up, but you...
Cool Gifts for New Dads
The gift possibilities for a new dad go far beyond the traditional celebratory cigar.dad & daughter image by Linda Mattson from Fotolia.comGifts for new parents have historically been showered upon the mother. Only in recent years has the father's role in raising children become widely...
Cute Ways to Dress Like a Zombie
The popularity of zombies in our culture is evident by the number of films dedicated to the undead, from classics such as "Night of the Living Dead" to more modern, campy flicks like "Shaun of the Dead." Zombie costumes are sold at costume shops during Halloween season but can be created with a few