Hands-on how-tos for your home, your hobbies and the road.
Assemble charming baby booties from tissue paper and a paper cup in mere minutes. These handmade favors can be made in a range of hues to complement your shower theme or created in mixed colors for variety.
Rather than throwing away worn-out window screens, you can repurpose them into charming holiday decorations that bring seasonal cheer to your porch, entryway, or front door area.
You can put together an otherworldly look using items you likely already own, such as sweats, bedsheets, cardboard boxes and a few simple props. A bit of creativity and light effort is all it takes to become the best-dressed alien around.
Enhance your teen daughter's next sleepover with engaging party games that go beyond snacks and movies. These activities keep the girls entertained and interacting, and with minimal supplies and some creativity, you can organize games they'll talk about for months.
Instead of the usual orange and black, consider pastel decorations for Halloween. These softer colors offer a non-scary option that's ideal for families with young children, and they can still bring festive cheer to your home.
A 21st birthday carries special weight: it's widely regarded as the threshold into adulthood, and it's the age at which your boyfriend can legally consume alcohol. Even though 18 already allows voting and military enlistment, the 21st year stands out. Choose a gift that suits this occasion and makes it stick in his memory.
While the 40th year often draws a big fuss with themed parties, the 41st birthday tends to pass with less attention. Yet every birthday deserves recognition, so here are some original approaches to honoring someone's 41st year.
Traditional Mexican games add festive flair to Cinco de Mayo, Grito de Dolores (Independence Day), and birthday parties for kids. From piñatas to jumping beans and pin-the-tail challenges, these activities bring a taste of Mexican culture to any children's gathering.
Three simple DIY approaches for dressing up your Thanksgiving table using pine cones, herb sprigs, and rosemary wreaths—each drawing on natural or reused materials.
Diapers are essential for babies and used multiple times daily, making them a significant expense for new parents. A diaper raffle at a baby shower offers a practical and enjoyable way to build a diaper supply while giving guests a chance to win a prize. The invitation should clearly explain the raffle and any items guests should bring.
Create a big, stuffed paper snowman using poster board and basic craft supplies. It's a fun project for children or a classroom, and the size can be adjusted to make smaller ornaments.
Planning a children's festival booth? Here are several easy-to-organize activity suggestions for events hosted by churches, schools, communities, or other groups at any time of year.
Reaching a 40th wedding anniversary is a milestone worth honoring. If you and your partner have already experienced many things together, revisiting those moments can help bring back the spark. Showing her that your devotion remains as intense as it was on your wedding day is a meaningful way to celebrate.
Reaching age 44 carries different meanings depending on the woman. For some, it signals an unwelcome approach toward 50; for others, it is a chance to honor maturity and independence. If someone you know—a friend, partner, or relative—is about to turn 44, several present options exist, whether bought or crafted at home.
Holiday light displays can be built with dedicated software and speakers, or you can take a simpler route by connecting strands to a Mr. Christmas Lights and Sounds of Christmas unit, powering it up, and choosing a tune. This overview covers light selection, control system types, software and audio considerations, and how to run the Mr. Christmas system within its wattage limit.
Grab bag exchanges pop up in many adult settings, from workplace holiday functions to family get-togethers and casual gatherings with friends. Often you don't see them coming, so you're left making a hurried choice at the last minute. Having a few solid ideas ready can spare you that stress and might even earn you a reputation as the go-to gift picker.
Float builders often turn to paper blossoms to clad the wire armature of a parade entry. These blooms can be made inexpensively at home from tissue paper and twist ties.
Turn a staircase into a celebratory focal point by wrapping rails with fabric in the wedding party's palette and adding floral accents at key points. Two approaches are outlined: a flowing draped design and a woven treatment with candlelight.
