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Fun Halloween Recipes and Ideas

Audrey Okaneko — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:50:21 +0000

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.

Experience is Better Than an Object

Lisa Akers — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:10:44 +0000

It’s mid-December and it seems all our energies and money goes into buying the perfect gift for those special people in our lives. Some people are easy to shop for, but others are a real challenge. I know that I have been struggling with shopping for a few years now. Christmas is always the hardest. For some reason, I seem to be able to find something that works for birthdays and anniversaries. Perhaps it’s because those don’t all happen at once and in the middle of decorating, parties, and social events!

Preschool Party Games

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:06:46 +0000

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 goes home a winner!

Enjoying Christmas with Toddlers

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:06:17 +0000

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!

Lighted Holiday Potpourri Jars

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:05:49 +0000

Lighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts.

Canning Jar Candles

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:55 +0000

Canning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination!

Keepsake Christmas Album

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:28 +0000

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 Christmas letters I’ve been faithfully filing away for the past six years. I decided to make an album for our Christmas letters using decoupage to decorate the covers with this year’s Christmas cards.

Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Teen Girls

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:04:01 +0000

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 spend the extra money for. Here are some items our teenage daughters will find in their Christmas stockings this year:

Writing the Perfect Christmas Letter

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:03:35 +0000

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 the year.

How to Make a Tin Can Luminary

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:03:11 +0000

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 beautiful candle holder for any occasion.

How to Make Country Christmas Ornaments

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:02:46 +0000

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 make them.

Keepsake Christmas Ornament Box

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:01:52 +0000

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 grandchildren.

A Christmas Ornament Tradition

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:01:01 +0000

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 children so that they can take their collection of
ornaments with them when they have their own families.

Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:44:07 +0000

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.

Four Homemade Mother’s Day Cards to Make

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:43:37 +0000

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.

Four Homemade Valentine’s Day Cards to Make

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:12:19 +0000

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 the article shows photographs of the finished cards.

Fun with Foamies Valentine’s Day Cards

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:11:45 +0000

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 use them to make easy, creative greeting cards. I
found a big tub of Valentine’s Day foamies at Walmart for just a
couple of dollars, so I decided to try my hand at making homemade
Valentine’s Day cards with them.

Easter Basket for Coffee-Loving Teens

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:39:13 +0000

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.

Christmas Activities To Keep The Kids Busy

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:08:27 +0000

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 busy until the big day. These are great ways to enjoy the anticipation and waiting for Santa together as a family.

Why Do We Dress Up For Halloween?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:07:35 +0000

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 to be someone else and
then “threaten” to play a trick on their neighbors, unless they receive some
candy.

Halloween Costume Ideas for Toddlers

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:06:52 +0000

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 stronger opinion on his or her costume choices and you’ll no longer be able to dress him in the costume of your choice. Here are a few ideas for toddler Halloween costumes to get you
started. Of course there are plenty of other options out there as well. With a little creativity, the possibilities are endless.

Tips for Fun-Filled Trick-or-Treating For Your Kids

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:06:15 +0000

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? Best of all, this fun tradition takes place at night. Make this the most fun trick-or-treating experience for your child with these simple tips.

Make Paper Mache Halloween Masks

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:05:26 +0000

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 out eyes and mouth. Wear old clothing, or put an apron on both you and your child. Making the mask can get a bit messy.

Fun Halloween Games

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:04:42 +0000

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 and then toss the ball to another kid. Each child holds on the string and then tosses it to someone else. Before you know it you’ll have a great spider web.

Healthy Treats For Little Trick-Or-Treaters This Halloween

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:55 +0000

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 causing a sugar rush and cavities. Here are some ideas for healthy treats you can use this year.