crafts • holidays
by Beckie Farrant on May 14th, 2012 | No Comments »
Today I have a simple craft made with a free printable and some fabric covered buttons. With Memorial Day and the 4th of July looming around the corner, I thought “God Bless America” would be an appropriate printable for your holiday decor. I had a friend design the music chart for God Bless America made available to you here.
How to Make a “God Bless America” Frame
Supplies:
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family fun • activities-parties
by Chris Molnar on May 4th, 2012 | No Comments »
Every 5th of May, Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo in remembrance of La Batalla de Puebla, the remarkable victory of 4,000 Mexicans over more than 8,000 French in 1862. Though the two nations are on much better terms today, Cinco de Mayo is such a fun and festive celebration… that
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Renee Keats on April 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
Ever few years Passover, Good Friday and Easter fall on the same weekend. This year, as she watched her two-year-old look for Easter eggs in the front yard, my neighbor gently asked me, “So, what’s with Passover? What EXACTLY do you do? Is it anything …like Easter?” I started
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Robin Greene on April 4th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Family traditions are what keep a family together… and involved. Easter is more than just a holiday for my family, it is a tradition. I have older kids but much younger nieces and nephews, so the traditions continue. We begin the night before Easter and celebrate with different activities from
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crafts • holidays
by Dee Sisk on March 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I am a fan of taking something ordinary and making it extraordinary; that includes Easter baskets. I must say there are so many fun Easter… baskets at the stores, but I like to have a unique one of a kind Easter basket. And it only takes a few minutes and
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family fun • activities-parties
by Chris Molnar on March 15th, 2012 | No Comments »
This St. Patrick’s Day, it’s easy being green! A party that focuses on the color green… is a good time for guests and quite easy for you to put together. We’ve compiled a compendium of all things green to get your St. Paddy’s shine on. Get the kids involved
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crafts • kids crafts
by Amy Waller on March 15th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here!! Which means that we are half-way through March! Where is this year going?
Today I am going to share with you a quick and simple last minute craft that will instantly add a little green… to your home just in time for St. Patrick’s
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food • sweet treats
by Desiree Allen on March 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
Every year, on March 17, the Irish celebrate Lá Fhéile Pádraig (St. Patrick’s Day…), a public holiday, by wearing green attire, attending church services and participating in parades and festivals. Although it’s not a legal holiday in the United States, the day remains widely recognized and celebrated by
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crafts • decor/DIY
by Steph Dulgarian on February 8th, 2012 | 3 Comments »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! With just a few days left, you still have time to create festive bunting flags, coupon booklets, pink popcorn, and these super cute love jars.
This is an easy home decor idea that you can re-create for any season or …
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me • arts & entertainment • parenting • home management
by Troy Pattee on November 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
Do you have a plan for the biggest shopping day of the year? There may not be a wrong way to shop on Black Friday, but preparation and pre-planning can give you a step up as you try to maximize your shopping dollars.
7 Tips for Shopping on Black Friday…
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