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See how to turn your garage into a haunted house, turn your yard into a haunted cemetery or graveyard, and how to make a synchronized Halloween lights display around your house!
Read moreIf your child is looking for a Halloween costume, but isn't quite sure what they want to dress up as, show them these Halloween costumes for kids. These are all easy to make using items you probably have around the house!
Read moreThe best Mother’s Day gifts aren’t the things you BUY… they’re the things you DO with your mom to make her feel special. Skip the boring Mother's Day brunch this year, and try one of these offbeat Mother's Day gift ideas -- that you and your mom can enjoy together!
Read moreHere are some fun ideas to consider for your St. Patrick's Day party, including handmade invitations, green food and drinks to serve at your party, how to decorate and find St. Patrick's Day decorations, plus fun St Patricks Day party activities and games.
Read moreDon't waste those pumpkins you carved for Halloween this year! Here are a bunch of fun ways to use leftover Halloween pumpkins. See lots of food & party recipes using a leftover pumpkin -- like pumpkin butter, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin milkshakes, roasted pumpkin seeds, and more. Plus, how to make DIY planters & flower pots, serving bowls, pumpkin toss games, and dog toys. Heck, you can even use leftover pumpkins to make a healthy facial mask, feed the wildlife in your yard, or plant the seeds and grow your own pumpkins for next year!
Read moreHere are some more fun St. Patrick's Day Crafts to consider... There's something for everybody, with craft ideas for both adults and children.
Read moreWhether you're a football fan or you love someone who is, throwing a Superbowl party is one way to make watching the game (and the Superbowl commercials) a whole lot more fun! Here are my 9 best family-friendly ideas that make your Superbowl parties super popular. For your next football viewing party, try these...
Read moreDid you know that you can create your own custom messages for M&M's candies? Yep, you can now order bags of personalized M&M's for gifts or parties!
Read moreBefore stringing Christmas lights on your car, here's what you need to know about the type of Christmas lights that work best on vehicles -- and how to use a power inverter (not a converter). Plus lots of other fun Christmas car decorations to consider putting on your vehicle this holiday season!
Read moreI came across this fun idea for a Christmas tree made out of PVC pipe from one of Martha Stewart’s projects. My PVC Christmas tree fits perfectly in the window in our dining room. And who doesn't love a window Christmas tree??? I even added colorful lights shining from the outside in -- to add more color to the PVC tree at night.
Read moreOrange trees make great DIY Halloween trees! See all of the fun ways to decorate a regular Christmas tree with Halloween decorations OR spray paint a green artificial Christmas tree orange OR buy an orange Halloween tree and decorate it the way you like! Photos and videos showing lots of fun ways to make your own DIY Halloween Trees -- both indoor and outdoor Halloween trees -- using all sorts of fun shapes and Halloween decorations.
Read moreOne book that I've found to be a fun read is 101 Things To Do Before You're Old And Boring by Richard Horne and Helen Szirtes. This book is really great inspiration for making your own Bucket List! See all of the things they say you just have to try before you're old & gray... plus my personal favorites. Also, see all of the fun Bucket List Guides we’ve created to inspire you to make your own Summer bucket list, Life bucket list, Jeeping bucket list, Travel bucket list, Dog bucket list and more!
Read moreHave the first day of Kindergarten jitters? The best advice for parents whose children are getting ready to start Kindergarten comes from parents and teachers who've been through this before. Following is a collection of all the best tips from parents and kindergarten teachers to help you prepare for your child's first day of Kindergarten.
Read moreEaster fun for all ages! Here are some fun outdoor games you can play with kids (and adults) on Easter, plus some online interactive games for people of all ages who are spending time at the computer. Enjoy!
Read moreCan dogs eat turkey? Yes... but they might get an upset stomach. See which Thanksgiving dinner foods are safe for dogs, and which ones aren't. Instead of giving your dog Thanksgiving turkey & all the fixin's, try these easy homemade Thanksgiving dog treats -- to avoid bloat & canine pancreatitis!
Read moreDIY Halloween Decor - Lots of fun ways to make Halloween spider webs & creepy cobwebs! Drape these scary Halloween decorations over items inside your house, in corners of a room, or outside on the porch... in trees... and bushes.
Read moreDIY Christmas gift baskets can be customized any way you like. This year, mine focused on cozy warm feelings and spreading Christmas cheer. See how I made these holiday gift baskets filled with S'more Christmas Cheer.
Read moreAs a fulltime freelance blogger and journalist, I have a unique perspective on which items would make the best gifts for writers. Here are a few of my favorite things...
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