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Kids Saturday: Paper Crafts

June 19th, 2010 at 09:34am Under Kids

With easy to obtain materials and simple directions, you can never go wrong with a paper project.   They also make a really fun craft to do with your kids.
Here are five paper projects that your children will have a blast creating.

Colorful Tissue Paper Frames- Hold your most precious pictures in  creative DIY photo albums made [...]

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Book Review and Giveaway: Decorating Gift Baskets

May 25th, 2010 at 07:51am Under Book Reviews

Gift baskets are a classic gift perfect for any occasion and this book offers 35 gift basket projects plus additional ideas that will inspire one to create truly one of a kind gifts for friends and family. The photography of this book makes it so inspiring to just look through and enjoy. Learn more and [...]

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Monthly Craft Question: What is Your Favorite Craft Idea for Mother’s Day?

May 6th, 2010 at 05:00am Under Mother's Day

The monthly craft question for April was, “What is your favorite craft idea for Mother’s Day?  For Mother’s Day, you are:

Crocheting (10+ votes)- “mary-jane slippers”
Sewing (4 votes)- “flower brooch”
Paper Crafting (4 votes)- “handmade notes”
Painting (3 votes)- “painted wood box”
Crafting with the Kids (3 votes)- “kids’ handprints on flower pots”
Quilting (2 votes)- “purple quilt”

Here’s what some [...]

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How to Make Mother’s Day Gifts: Gift Basket Ideas

April 14th, 2010 at 12:15pm Under Mother's Day

Mother’s day, just like any other holiday will be here before you know it. So why not get ahead of the game and start your gift giving ideas now. I personally think one of the best gifts to give your mom is a homemade gift like a gift basket. This is such a neat gift [...]

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How to: Make Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

March 31st, 2010 at 01:53pm Under Mother's Day

Mother’s day is May 9 which may seem a while away, but it will be here before you know it. This special holiday is the time to make your mother feel extra special. It’s the time you tell her how much you love her and how much she is appreciated. She’s raised you, she’s taught [...]

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How to: Make Super-Simple Last Minute Valentine Gifts

February 10th, 2010 at 05:00am Under Valentine's Day

I know what you’re thinking. It was JUST Christmas and now it’s already Valentine’s Day? Sheesh, can’t a girl get a break from all the gift-giving? Don’t stress! I have a super-simple idea for last minute Valentine gifts that you are sure to enjoy too. Stay away from the card aisle, forget the cheap Valentine’s [...]

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How to: Make the Top 10 Valentines Gifts

January 20th, 2010 at 12:41pm Under Valentine's Day

The holiday of love and romance is quickly approaching. Personally, I view Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to express my affection for my friends and family members through small valentines gifts, in addition to my significant other. This practice has made Valentine’s Day fun when I was single, and created some silly traditions with girlfriends [...]

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How to: Make Last Minute Christmas Crafts and Gifts

December 23rd, 2009 at 09:34am Under Christmas

There are two days left until Christmas, can you believe it? In July we started a countdown to Christmas and that was over one hundred and fifty days. Time can really fly by fast. Especially tonight, tomorrow is Christmas Eve and some of you may not have any gifts yet. Well once again, we are [...]

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Link Love: Progressive Pioneer

December 10th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Sites We Love

I stumbled across a wonderful blog the other day and luckily, the author was happy to provide her own introduction. Amy of Progressive Pioneer writes,
I am a stay-at-home mom in Salt Lake City, Utah. I grew up in Midcoast Maine and am a country girl at heart. I’ve worked as a corporate ethnographer for product [...]

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How to: Make Unique Christmas Gifts for Women

December 9th, 2009 at 03:54pm Under Holiday+ Photography+ scrapbooking

The Christmas season is always a tough one for me. We know it’s coming and we count down the days, yet every year it surprises me and I am never prepared for it. With the economy slowly coming back, it’s still tough to spend a lot of money especially for those with large families like [...]

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