Dressing up for Christmas parties is a big part of the celebrations. There are so many types of Christmas dresses you can wear you just have to choose something appropriate.

Make crafts and play games while waiting for the fireworks.fireworks image by cherie from Fotolia.comCelebrate July 4th with games, crafts and activities before the fireworks. Host a cookout, and let kids burn off energy with flag-themed games. Set up an arts-and-crafts station for kids...

Nostalgia in America is increasing. With the war on terror and the depressed economy, we are all turning back to remember a time that was simple and innocent, full of feats of daring and nobility. The discovery of our great nation by Christopher Columbus along with the rest of the Americas is just o

Make free online Christmas invitations armed with email addresses and the Christmas spirit. Selection guides your creative mind as you extend warm and cheerful invitations to friends and loved ones. With color, music, images and inviting text, your Christmas invitations will rival any you might have

Use candy canes in edible craft projects.Lew Robertson/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesFor a sweet Christmas project, create an edible Christmas craft. Youngsters may be tempted to snack on the craft supplies, so make sure to bring a little extra. When finished, the projects make ideal...

Dinosaurs are a perfect theme for kids at a birthday party. Choose from Barney, The Dinosaur Train, "Land Before Time" or a generic dinosaur theme and watch as the kids have fun. From the invitations to the decorations, dinosaur ideas can be found in many different ways. Make it simple or go all out

Blown Easter eggs can be decorated with many different materials attached by a little bit of glue.easter image by WojtekZ from Fotolia.comThere are several options for making colorful Easter eggs. One is to hard boil eggs and dye them. Another way is to leave the egg raw and dye it, which...

Give a medical staffer a gift that shows your appreciation.Hospital image by Raulmah?3n from Fotolia.comIf you have a friend or family member who works in the medical field, you might want to get him a work-related gift. Any person working in the medical field is faced with difficult,...

As a parent with young children, I used to wonder how it would feel once my children grew up and stopped believing in Santa Claus.How would we stop the wonderful Christmas morning ritual of opening their Christmas stockings together?What would we do to replace that warm feeling of all sitting round

An Egyptian princess costume may look like it is complicated to make, but it is simple. All that you need is white or gold fabric (or a white or gold dress), lots of gold jewelry, and black eye make-up to transform yourself into an Egyptian princess.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a day to honor Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated in 1968. He was the face and leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and an inspiration to millions, still inspiring our nation to this day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLKday, is celebrated

You'll never feel like a fish out of water dressed up as a mermaid. Just ask the thousands of humans-turned-mermaids that appear each year for the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade. A landmark event each summer since 1983, this outrageous ocean-themed event draws in thousands of participants w

The Best Christmas game for 2010 can be a daunting task as there are really so many great games available. Check out some of the electronic games as well as some of the classic games for your next hol

Whether your mom is still with us in this physical world or not, chances are she left an indelible mark. No one gets to choose their mother or father. And many people are not raised by their natural or so-called birth-mother. Yet most of us have wonderful and blessed memories of our mother.

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and it's time to plan that unique gift of flowers for that special someone in your life. Some questions covered are:What kind of flowers should I buy?How much should I expect to pay?Where should I buy the flowers?Here are some tips and ideas to inspire

Christmas trees are the focal point in many homes during the Christmas season. As such, you want to take your time decorating yours as best as you can. If your Christmas tree is a little on the skinny side, make it look fuller with the right decorations placed in a strategic manner.

A baptism is a Christian ceremony that signifies a "rebirth" of a person. Baptism is performed at birth in some Christian denominations; in Evangelical and Protestant faiths, however, baptism is usually carried out when the person has made a public declaration of his faith, regardless of his age. Wh

Christmas games will create memories for years to come. Here are a few fun games the whole family can enjoy during the holiday season.

In a 2005 poll conducted by FamilyFun.com, a majority of respondents listed Halloween as their second favorite holiday. Decorating for Halloween is common, so many grocery and drug stores stock supplies in the fall. Taking the concept from hanging store-bought Halloween decorations to creating full

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that brings loved ones together and it's a time to be grateful for all that you have but what if you're not feeling so grateful this Thanksgiving? I've listened to many people confide they feel guilty for not being grateful.