Easy And Inexpensive Handmade Gift Ideas

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Handmade gifts, whether cookies, candy, or a thoughtful theme basket is always welcome, and oftentimes, looked forward to from year to year. This holiday season, why not start your own special gift-giving traditions with one of these great homemade treats?

Japanese Art & Calligraphy Lessons

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Japanese art is a broad subject that includes many art forms. In addition to painting, Japan has made contributions to the worlds of poetry, penmanship, gardening and plant cultivation. While painting is the preferred art form in Japan, Japanese art forms like calligraphy, haiku and origami are prac

Gifts to Make for Kids

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Handmade gifts provide a personal touch to any occasion and show the recipient you cared enough to put effort and creativity into his gift. If you have a little one in your life, show her you love her with a handmade gift suited to her tastes. Handmade gifts can be less expensive and more fun than t

A Chaotic Christmas

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A family clan gathers for a reunion at Christmas in 1936. Incidents include the family's missing dog, a runaway pony, a devoted African-American, and surprising gifts.

A Return To Tradition At Christmas

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Christmas is a very traditional time of year which often gets forgotten in the spending frenzy of buying gifts for everyone. Put the tradition back into the holidays with a visit to the pantomime and a real fir tree in your home.

How to Eat During Lent, Ash Wednesday, and Good Friday

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One of the most well-known holidays among devout Christians is the 40 day period of Lent, including the days referred to as Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. But this period can also be one of the most confusing among the same devout Christians due to shifting and altered dietary guidelines. There are

Romantic Gift for Him

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Whether it's a special occasion that warrants a romantic present, or you want to pamper your man and help him unwind, consider an intimate present that blows his mind and creates fond memories. Romantic presents strengthen and develop the bond you share and bring you closer together. Take time to co

How to Make a Zombie Costume

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In the movies, zombies often seem unstoppable as they lumber about, constantly seeking to satiate their hunger for human flesh. But they also make for eye-catching Halloween costumes. What’s more, creating your own zombie costume can be an inexpensive way to showcase your affinity for the unde

How to Decorate for a Backyard Party

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Whether the occasion is a birthday, graduation, barbecue or something else entirely, you can decorate your backyard for a party with just a little time and effort. With countless possibilities for party themes and decor, the only limitation is your own imagination. Decorations can be as simple as ch

Snowman Handprint Craft

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Wintertime inspires many crafts surrounding the cold season, snow and the holidays. Snowman handprint crafts serve as good activities for children of all ages because they are able to explore their creativity through painting and hands-on crafts. During art class or at home, guide children in making

Cheshire Cat Costume - Tips On Making The Perfect Costume

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In Alice's travels in Wonderland, she meets some very interesting characters who help her on her quest. The enigmatic Cheshire Cat is one of these, speaking in riddles and vanishing when ever it chooses. Imagine what fun you could have at your next party in your Cheshire Cat costume.

DIY Christmas Lighting

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Even if you live in an area where it doesn't snow much during the Christmas season, you still can get into the Christmas spirit by putting up festive Christmas lights. Knowing a little bit about how to hang the lights and what lighting options are available can make the task much easier.

DIY: Poison Ivy Costume

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Dress up as Poison Ivy for Halloween or other occasion. Poison Ivy is a female villain who appears in the Batman comic books, video games and in the movie "Batman and Robin." She uses poisons and plants to act on her plans. The costume varies slightly from the movie, video games and comic books, but

How to Make a Person Appear Thin With Lighting

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Photographers are frequently asked by their subjects if there are any tricks to make them appear thinner. Since many people believe that the camera adds ten pounds, this isn't surprising. Whether the subject really needs help looking thinner in the photograph, or just thinks that he does, there are

How to Make a Snowman Out of a Drinkable Yogurt Bottle

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When you are celebrating the winter holidays with children, you may want to provide a seasonal craft for your kids to create. Although you can buy seasonal craft kits from a department store or toy shop, they can often seem generic. One solution is to transform everyday household items into seasonal

Children's Birthday Card Making Ideas

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Children enjoy making birthday cards.Happy Birthday Card. image by Trish from Fotolia.comChildren don't always have the funds to purchase birthday cards for those they care about. They can, however, make cards for their friends and family with items normally found around the house. Even...

Planning a Family Holiday In France

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Planning a family's first holiday abroad can be stressful. Here is a checklist of helpful tips to ensure a stress free visit to France.

10 Fun Photo Christmas Card Ideas For Your Family Holiday Greeting

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What are you going to do to make this year's photo Christmas cards really stand out? You don't have to fall back on the same old ideas this holiday. Here are ten suggestions to help you make this seas

Christmas Decorations - Online Viewing

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Need or want ideas for decorating for Christmas this year? First time or professional decorating tips can be found online. They're all over the place for viewing and shopping. Even for those who have run out of ideas of what to add to their current collection.

Mardi Gras Traditional Foods

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"Mardi Gras" often conjures up images of revelers in New Orleans. However, the observance of Mardi Gras is not restricted to New Orleans. Mardi Gras translates into "Fat Tuesday" and it is observed in most Christian countries. Part of the observation is the food that is traditionally eaten in celebr