Organize your Christmas Shopping
Grab a notebook. Grab a pen. It’s time to get serious about your Christmas shopping by making your list (and checking it twice). Full Article
View ArticleMake Affordable Holiday Gift Baskets
Gift baskets are a great gift for families. You can make your own Holiday Gift Baskets inexpensively and easily using some of the ideas below. Full Article
View ArticleInexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season? Full Article
View ArticleWork at Home Moms – Save Money This Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, many work at home moms begin feeling a sense of dread – Full Article
View ArticleHow To Decorate Easter Eggs
Easter is just about here and one of the fun activities to enjoy this and every Easter season is to decorate Easter eggs. Easter eggs are easy and enjoyable to decorate; you just need to adhere to the...
View ArticleThis Valentine’s Day say “I Love You†with Cookies
What better way to tell your sweetie “I Love You” than with some fresh baked cookies? Give some of these sweet treats a try this Valentine’s Day. Cupid himself would be impressed by these yummy...
View ArticleValentine’s Day Treats for School and Work
Are you as tired as I am of those little white heart-shaped candies with messages like “I like You” printed on them? Be a little creative this year and come up with some new Valentine’s Day treats to...
View ArticleMake Dinner For Dad This Father’s Day
With the weather being nice and warm outside, why not let the kids help prepare dinner for dad on Father’s Day and make it a fun night out by the grill. Full Article
View ArticleMother’s Day – Surprise Mom With Breakfast
Mother’s Day is all about showing Mom how much you appreciate everything she does all year long. Why not start the day of right for her this year by surprising her with breakfast. It’s one of the...
View ArticleApril Fool’s Day Treats – You Are Serving WHAT For Dinner?
April Fool’s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas. Full Article
View ArticleHealthy Easter Treats – Easter Bunnies Bring More Than Chocolate Eggs
Easter baskets don’t have to be full of chocolate and peeps. Here are some great ideas that will fill your Easter basket without all the extra fat and sugar. Full Article
View ArticleEasy Kids Crafts For Halloween
Are your kids excited about Halloween yet? We don’t have a day go by where my daughter doesn’t ask me if it’s time to go trick-or-treating yet. Keep them busy while they wait with these easy kids craft...
View ArticleYummy Halloween Treats
Other than dressing up in costumes, Halloween is all about yummy treats. Of course you are not limited to just candy when it comes to Halloween food. Here are some great snack and meal ideas. These are...
View ArticleHalloween Cakes – Centerpiece and Dessert
A Halloween cake is not only the perfect dessert for any Halloween party and a must have for someone with a birthday on or around October 31st, but also makes a great center piece for your food table...
View ArticleHealthy Treats For Little Trick-Or-Treaters This Halloween
Candy and other sweets don’t have to be the only treats you hand out to little trick-or-treaters this Halloween. There are also plenty of healthy options available that will be just as fun without...
View ArticleFun Halloween Games
Make a Spider Web All you need for this fun game is a ball of black, white, or silver yarn or string and a few kids. Have everyone stand around in a circle. Ask one child to hold one end of the string...
View ArticleMake Paper Mache Halloween Masks
You’ll need just a few things to make just about any mask you can imagine. Those items include balloons, newspaper, wallpaper glue and some acrylic paint. A pair of sharp scissors comes in handy to cut...
View ArticleTips for Fun-Filled Trick-or-Treating For Your Kids
What’s a child’s favorite part of Halloween? Going trick-or-treating, of course. What could be more fun than dressing up, and then walking from door to door collecting plenty of candy along the way?...
View ArticleHalloween Costume Ideas for Toddlers
Dressing up your toddler for Halloween is a lot of fun. Enjoy it while you can. Before you know it your sweet little toddler will be in kindergarten or first grade and will have developed a much...
View ArticleWhy Do We Dress Up For Halloween?
Have you ever wondered where the idea of dressing up for Halloween, or the idea for Halloween in general came from? After all, it is kind of an odd tradition. Children dress up in costumes, pretending...
View ArticleChristmas Activities To Keep The Kids Busy
Waiting all December long for Christmas day can be quite a challenge for a child. Do you remember how hard it was to wait for Santa as a kid? Here are some great Christmas activities to keep the kids...
View ArticleEaster Basket for Coffee-Loving Teens
You may think that your kids have outgrown Easter baskets by the time they’re teens, but Easter is a fun time to show your teen how much you care about them and that you’re thinking of them. Full Article
View ArticleFun with Foamies Valentine’s Day Cards
Foamies have become very popular during the past couple of years. You can find them in all shapes and sizes and for almost every holiday. They are great for children’s craft projects, but anyone can...
View ArticleFour Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards to Make
There is nothing as special or personal as a homemade Valentine’s Day card. Surprise your friends and family with your handmade creations. Here are some ideas to get you started. The link at the end of...
View ArticleFour Homemade Mother’s Day Cards to Make
There is nothing as special or personal as a homemade Mother’s Day card. Surprise your friends and family with your handmade creations. Here are some ideas to get you started. Full Article
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas
Mother’s Day baskets are a great way to show off your creative talents while also showing your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or another special mom how much you care. Full Article
View ArticleA Christmas Ornament Tradition
When my husband and I got married, my mother-in-law introduced me to one of her favorite Christmas traditions. She has five children, and for years she has been collecting ornaments for each of her...
View ArticleKeepsake Christmas Ornament Box
I love handmade Christmas ornaments. Throughout the years I have collected a number of them, made by myself and several family members. These ornaments will make great keepsakes for our children and...
View ArticleHow to Make Country Christmas Ornaments
If you are looking for a fun Christmas craft or a quick gift idea, these homemade country Christmas ornaments are very easy and inexpensive to make. You probably already have most of what you need to...
View ArticleHow to Make a Tin Can Luminary
Tin can luminaries are a fun, easy craft project for all ages. They are great for any holiday and only limited by your imagination! You can transfer any simple shape onto a tin can to create a...
View ArticleWriting the Perfect Christmas Letter
I don’t know about you, but I always look forward to receiving Christmas letters from family and friends during the holiday season. Often it is the only news you receive from some of them throughout...
View ArticleStocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
It’s fun to buy stocking stuffers for teen girls. I always use this time of year as an opportunity to give them the little treats they want and/or need throughout the year but that I don’t want to...
View ArticleKeepsake Christmas Album
Do you hate throwing your Christmas cards away every year as much as I do? This year I decided to try to come up with some way to preserve our Christmas cards, as well as find a way to organize all the...
View ArticleCanning Jar Candles
Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination! Full Article
View ArticleLighted Holiday Potpourri Jars
Lighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts. Full Article
View ArticleEnjoying Christmas with Toddlers
The holiday season can be stressful if we try to do too much, but throw in a couple of toddlers and things can become very overwhelming quickly, not to mention stressful for your kids! Full Article
View ArticlePreschool Party Games
Planning a birthday party for your preschooler? Party games are a great way to keep young children entertained and engaged in the party. Make sure every child gets a prize of some kind so child every...
View ArticleFun Halloween Recipes and Ideas
Halloween has always been a favorite time of year for me. Not only is it my birthday, but the air is clean and crisp, the leaves have turned colors and it’s just a very pretty time of year. Full Article
View ArticleCooking With Your Kids This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a little stressful when you have company coming and you have to cook the whole meal. Sure the company is bringing a pie and will help with the dishes and clean up, but you’ve got a...
View ArticleKids Holiday Cookie Party
The holidays are upon us and we’re busy with everything from decorating the house to wrapping presents. The kitchen plays a big role during this time, and depending on your kids’ cooking skills they...
View ArticleA Fancy Holiday Dinner Party… For Kids?
The holidays are here and it’s time for food and fun. For a different twist, why not host a fancy holiday dinner party… for your kids and their friends? Our whole family had so much fun with this that...
View ArticleLow Stress Event Tips
Over the years, I have hosted quite a few gatherings at our home. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I didn’t enjoy them. Why you ask? I was always running around, forgetting things and...
View ArticleReusable Halloween Costumes
I have three boys and in general they all like the same costumes, so I’ve been able to reuse our costumes year after year. One year the littlest one didn’t want ANY costume! He didn’t like having to...
View ArticleThoughtful and Practical Gifts from the Heart
Despite recent predictions that we’re coming out of the recession, I know many people are still struggling. Holidays like Christmas where there is financial pressure to spend money on stuff makes it...
View ArticleChristmas Toys For Boys – 3 Top Choices
The prestigious list of the top 12 toys that the Toy Retailers Association thinks are a good buy for parents this Christmas has just been released. This article will give you a little bit of...
View ArticleTips for Making Your Holiday Dinner a Success
Everyone enjoys going getting together with family and friends for a big holiday meal, but sometimes the stress of preparation is almost too much to bear. But, there are just a few simple things that...
View ArticleAlternative Idea To Dressing Up For Halloween
Every year at this time, the stores are filled with a wide variety of assorted costumes from cute little pumpkins and lady bugs to scary witches and vampires. Growing up, I did dress up and go...
View ArticleGifts For Crocheters Under $10
I, myself, love to crochet, as does my oldest daughter. But, it can be a very expensive habit hobby to have. I would love it if someone were to give me a gift that would help me support my habit...
View ArticleGifts For Cooks Under $10
I love to cook and bake. My favorite place is to be in the kitchen cooking meals for my family. And I’m always looking for new gadgets or replacement utensils for my kitchen. I’m sure that there...
View ArticleFood for Thought: Are You Stuffed This Season?
Don't get "stuffed" this holiday season.
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