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How to Create Your Own Gift Baskets
Design a personalized gift basket for someone special. The thought is appreciated, and it allows the giver the ability to handpick the contents. The basket can be filled with not only foodstuff but everything from apparel to tech-related items and dog biscuits to bamboo or eco-friendly products. Gen
Quick Adult Halloween Costume Ideas
With a few inexpensive components, adults can put together quick costumes for Halloween.scary vampire image by Svetlana Gajic from Fotolia.comWhile it seems like adult Halloween costumes are getting more and more elaborate---and more expensive---every year, there's no need to spend hours...
How to Make a Photo Calendar for Free
Create your own personalized photo calendar for a gift that the recipient will enjoy year round. A photo calendar shows off images of your family and friends and special places to remind you of them throughout the year. They are easy to make using web-based calendar services that provide easy instru
Jewish Gifts for the Home
Give a Jewish home gift on a holiday such as Hanukkah or Yom Kippur.hanukah image by robert lerich from Fotolia.comWeddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and the month of Tishrei provide ample opportunities for giving Jewish- themed home gifts. A bar or bat mitzvah is a rite of passage and...
Great Gifts for Dads Who Have Everything
Some fathers can be difficult to shop for. It might seem like he already has everything he wants or he purchases things for himself rather than asking for them. Whatever the reason your father is hard to shop for, there are plenty of gifts that he would love. Think about his hobbies and passions whe
DIY: Outdoor Lawn Christmas Decorations
Decorating your yard for the holidays does not mean you need to head to the store and spend a lot of money. Dig through your storage sheds and pull out old winter and Christmas decorations from years gone by to create rustic holiday vignettes throughout your yard. There is no need to get out the pow
Picking The Right Halloween Costume Party Idea
All Hallow's Eve, October 31st is almost here. How do you plan to spend the day? What party will you be attending? If you have made the decision to host your own Halloween party and have not decided on a theme to make your your party the best fun of the night, here are some tips to help you pic
Unusual Electronic Gifts
Whether you're searching for a gift for a graduation, holiday or birthday, stand out from the present pile with an out-of-the-ordinary gift. Technology-focused presents provide enjoyment for everyone --- not just computer enthusiasts. Chances are, your intended gift recipient uses...
The Purpose of Christening
A christening is a symbolic celebration and statement that you intend to raise your child with Christian values and beliefs, with God as his overseer. The terms of christening and baptism overlap and are used interchangeably.
Halloween and It's Origins
Originating in Scotland and Ireland with the Celts, Halloween actually is derived from a Celtic festival called Samhain. Every year the Celts would celebrate their New Years Eve on October 31st as it marked the end of the Summer season, and the following day was the start of the Winter season when i
Holiday Cut Backs Relief
During the holidays it's good to be able to sit back, relax, and take it easy. This year it may be easier said than done due to being laid off, companies going out of business, being fired, or cut backs. You're at your wits end trying to figure out how to pay the bills much less trying to
Fun Gifts for the Home
A fun house gift may not fit in a box.gift box image by vnlit from Fotolia.comThere are many occasions when a gift for the home can be more appropriate than an individual gift--including a thank you for a being a weekend guest, anniversaries, weddings, and the holidays. When selecting a...
How to Make a Seed Envelope
Seed envelopes are easy to make and fun to personalize. You can use a seed envelope for a wedding favor, a baby announcement or even a Christmas card. Best of all, you're sharing a gift that keeps on giving. Pick your favorite flowers, fruits or vegetable seeds for the packets and give a personalize
How to Make a PVC Pipe for Christmas Light Frames
If you enjoy decking your home out with holiday lights, adding PVC frames to the windows or out in the yard allow you to get a uniform shape with a few simple materials. For yard decorations, creating a square PVC frame allows for present-like décor to add around the landscaping. Adding PVC w
Disguise a Pumpkin Project Ideas
The original idea behind carving pumpkins evolved from the Irish, who used carved turnips to scare away the spirit of a man named Jack who was so evil he was cast out of both heaven and hell. When the Irish immigrated to the United States they used pumpkins instead of turnips, placing a carved jack
Funny 40th Birthday Gifts for Men
Turn what could be a depressing milestone into an entertaining birthday with fun 40th birthday gifts. It seems men may not be as worried as women about entering their fourth decade, so a gag gift might be especially appropriate. Buck tradition by finding clever gifts that don't...
Unusual Engagement Gifts
Visit a new destination together to mark the day you got engaged.lovers on the bridge image by Sam Smith from Fotolia.comCelebrate the love of your life by not only offering her a unique gift she'll treasure for years to come but by also creating loving memories through the presentation...
Ideas for My Boyfriend's Birthday So He Can Be Happy
Every girlfriend wants to make her boyfriend happy on his birthday. This is not a difficult task to achieve, especially if you know him well. The main thing to remember is that it is his day. That being said, forget about what you enjoy doing and cater the day around his interests.
Birthday Party Ideas for Girls Ages 10 to 12
The pre-teen birthday parties are always the toughest to plan. This is the stage when a girl has not crossed into her teenage years yet, and still she looks at birthday parties with cartoon characters as childish or uncool for her age group. Girls at the age of 10-to-12 want to leave an...