Most people wait until the week before Halloween to start thinking about what they're going to dress up as. If you're one of these last minute folks, have no fear - great costumes don't always require a big budget and lots of planning! Read on for some great quick and easy Halloween c
People choose many different kinds of themes for their Christmas trees. The theme may reflect their beliefs, such as a tree with Christian religious symbols for ornaments or may reflect a personal touch such as pictures of the children as they grow or ornaments that celebrate family milestones. Some
Cheer your home up with some decorations and crafts with ribbon for Valentine's Day. Spread the love this holiday by creating ribbon crafts with your family to decorate your home and share wi
The Elf On The Shelf is a novelty Christmas toy used to encourage good behavior in children. Traditionally introduced at the beginning of the holiday season, the elf reports back to The North Pole nightly, informing Santa Claus of any naughty behavior witnessed. Each morning, the elf returns and "la
A hostess puts in a lot of time and effort to organize a party for you -- often a bridal or baby shower. Give her a gift to show how much you appreciate the work she put into the party. You don't have to spend a lot of money on your hostess gift; just make sure it comes from the heart and is somethi
Gifts for elderly persons can be beautiful and useful.gifts image by MichaelJordan from Fotolia.comFinding gifts for elderly persons is sometimes challenging. Hobbies they may have enjoyed when they were younger may not be accessible to them now or they may live in a nursing home or...
In the old days, a boy became a man when he turned 21. In this era of extended adolescence, where twentysomethings routinely participate in video game tournaments and still live with their parents, the vaunted 30-year mark is a much more realistic milestone. That's when a boy really becomes a man, a
Senators are often perceived as wealthy and powerful individuals. As such, they aren't easy to shop for. However, many gifts are suitable and will likely be appreciated by the senator in your life if you buy him a gift that takes into consideration his political party, role models, constituents or h
Kiwis will once again celebrate Christmas in New Zealand this 2010. Christmas trees will be set up and decorated. I remember when as a kid I used to enjoy helping my mom decorate ours by hanging bells, angels, balls and then sprinkle the it with glittering faux icicles.
Ah, Cinderella. What little girl has not dreamed of being Cinderella at least once in her lifetime? For little girl's who spend their every day dreaming of being a princess, or for the little tomboy who wants to break out of her mold for just one night, this Cinderella costume is a dream come t
Give your special lady a gift that will make her smile.smiling old lady with flower image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.comWhile you might not think of 84-year-olds as the partying type, reaching an 84th birthday is a cause for celebration. However, after 84 years of living, your...
Get your costume ready--it's Halloween!halloween witch image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.comThere are a few factors to consider when it comes to college Halloween costumes. There isn't always a lot of time to plan ahead, so costumes must be easy to throw together at the last...
Give a grandmother a thoughtful gift.relaxing with great grandma image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.comGrandmothers should be treasured. One way to show her how much you appreciate her is by giving her a unique gift, for the holidays or her birthday. Take some time to search for a gift...
Children's birthday parties are special events. There are many ways to make a child's birthday party special, regardless of age. Fun and distinctive birthday parties are possible on any budget. All it takes to throw a memorable party is a little creativity and time to plan the venue, theme, activiti
There are as many Christmas traditions around the world as there are countries.One nation can claim to no less than one Christmas practice which is uniquely its own.Nevertheless, Christmas is also a time which unites people irrespective of their race.
Do you remember the excitement and anticipation that came with every Valentine's Day when we were kids? It became almost a competition to see which kid in your classroom managed to garner the most of the flimsy punch-out Valentines cards with their even flimsier envelopes. In spite of the enthu
No holiday party is complete without festive holiday cookies, oozing with color and sugary sweetness. Wrap your cookies up with shiny paper and present them as a special holiday gift.
Most people have seen or owned a wreath, whether it is synthetic or real. Wreaths add a special touch to a home, either in the interior on doors or entryways or the exterior, on a door.
You can make recycled paper out of old newspaper, both as a fun project for kids and as a way of creating your own paper for notes and other common household uses. All you need is the daily newspaper.
One way to handle gift exchanges at a Christmas party is to have each guest bring along a gift for the gift exchange. During the party, each guest exchanges the gift he or she has brought for another
