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Christmas Craft Activities for Kids
Create an Advent calendar out of toilet paper rolls and construction paper.calendar with bow image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.comChildren usually enjoy crafts, so during Christmas time help them create decorations and Christmas items that they can enjoy throughout the season. Smaller...
How to Dress Up a Metal Shelf Cart
Metal utility carts are handy for the kitchen, dining area, patio or garage. The carts typically have three shelves, wheels and a push-handle on the top of one end. Refurbish a used cart, or decorate a new one to fit your home decor. Alternatively, design your own metal cart to use in any room of th
Mermaid Gift Ideas That Are Not Jewelry
Items depicting mermaids are collector's pieces for a variety of ages and genders.mermaid image by Aleksander from Fotolia.comMermaids embody the lure of the ocean and seafaring days of the past. Collectors who gather various items depicting mermaids are easy to buy gifts for when you...
Party Entertainers The Best Way to Keep Up the Spirits of an Event
In recent years party entertainers have played an important part of the planning of corporate and private occasions.
What Christmas is Like for Some - A Look at Holiday Realities
The Holiday season is not always easy. The following is a true story and a Holiday suggestion to make the World a kinder place.
How to Make Felt Easter Baskets
Springtime and Easter have for centuries served as symbols of rebirth and renewal. One of the most recognizable parts of Easter is the Easter basket, which, as folklore has it, is filled with treats and left by the Easter bunny for well-behaved children. Before the proliferation of Easter baskets, b
Cake Table Decorating
So many happy occasions--weddings, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries--involve a celebratory cake. Decorating the cake table in the spirit of the occasion can contribute to the festivity of this shared treat. Coordinate the cake table decorations to make the cake a star of the show.
Survivor Game Ideas for Birthdays
The popular reality show "Survivor" makes for a fun and active birthday party theme. Whether the party is for a child or an adult, "Survivor"-themed games provide tons of fun and entertainment for all guests. The show itself provides a great deal of inspiration for potential party games....
Advice for Halloween
Halloween is an evil celebration, which is why many people have been against it for a long time. It is true that it can be a very good time to have some fun, but that doesn't mean that everything about Halloween is good. Youngsters make a lot of stupid things, a lot of bad things, but the good
Laser Tag Birthday Favor Ideas
Give your guests glow-in-the-dark favors.neon glow image by Laura Lupton from Fotolia.comLaser tag is a physical game where participants wear special vests that pick up laser beams. The players try to tag opponents with their laser guns. It's similar to paintball, but typically takes...
Hanging Wreaths With Ribbon
Wreaths are a timeless craft and decorating option for any special occasion; hang them inside or outside your home using colorful ribbon as an alternate to traditional wreath hangers. By hanging a wreath with ribbon, you are not only giving yourself the option to hang it as low or high as you like,
Gag Gifts for a Woman
Uncle Oinker's Savory Bacon Mints bring fresh breath to a new level.gift image by apeschi from Fotolia.comWhether your friend or loved one is turning 40, deserves a good prank or just likes goofy presents, today's marketplace is loaded with silly and outrageous gift ideas beyond the old...
How to Calculate U.S. GDP
GDP is a frequent topic discussed when individuals talk about politics and primarily economics. GDP stands for "Gross Domestic Product." It is a way to measure the economic health of a country. GDP is relatively simple to understand, but you will need to first know how to calculate it. GDP is a good
Halloween Costumes Made With Balloons
Create your own homemade Halloween costumes for you or your child with a package of balloons and some household materials. A costume made with balloons is a budget-friendly and inventive dress-up option to traditional store-bought costumes. Whether worn for trick-or-treating, dressing up for a schoo
How to Make a Chinese Christmas Tree
In the last 20 years, Christmas trees and other decorations have popped up in China's major cities, and Beijing's Avenue of Eternal Peace sports many Christmas displays. As with every culture, China interprets a Christmas celebration in its own way. People often have Christmas trees in their homes
Decorating your Christmas Tree with Meaning
Do you remember the fun and excitement every year when decorating the Christmas tree? All the tinsel and silver baubles. What did they mean? Were they just pretty decorations? This year put meaning into your tree decorations. At the same time, teach your children the true meaning of Christmas.
How to Make a Straight Jacket for Halloween
Straight jackets, or straitjackets, are garments used to restrain people who are in danger of harming themselves and others. In popular culture, it is more commonly associated with insane people in mental asylums. These portrayals in horror films make a straight jacket a very good costume for Hallow
How to Make a Kids Skunk Costume
Sometimes it can be a difficult to find the right Halloween costume for your child. A skunk is a cute costume for a little child, especially if they are a little stinker. This costume is very simple to make, and your children can have a lot of fun helping you create this adorable costume. You can us
Hollywood Halloween Costume Ideas
Start by deciding on the type of movie-actor costume you want to have and the time frame you have to put the costume together. From there, finding the perfect costume will be easier. You may also want to choose someone who looks like you to make the costume have an even bigger impact. Dressing up as
All White Christmas Tablescape Ideas
Make your food the center of attention with a white tablescape.White table setting image by Sophia Winters from Fotolia.comWhite decorations are a classic elegant choice for a timeless Christmas. A white tablescape highlights the colors of your food and drink while evoking snow and...