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The Beach and Valentine's Day Sweets

A lot of people do unique and special surprises for their loved ones every Valentine's Day. Some prepare an exotic dinner if their partners are gastronomically adventurous. Some treat their loved ones for adrenaline-pumping activities. Examples of these are bungee jumping, sky-diving and more.

Sweet Sixteen Party Check Off List

Roll in Sweet Sixteen with the perfect party for your child.Party hats image by Lucian Muset from Fotolia.comSweet 16 parties are a big rite of passage. As a parent, trying to put together a great party can be difficult. You must keep the taste of your partyer in mind when putting...

Hollywood Star Dress Up Ideas

Dress up as your favorite Hollywood star for your next costume party.Lanny Ziering/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesDressing in costume isn't just for children. Lots of adults have fun wearing something they would never ordinarily wear and playing the role of an alternative personality. If...

21st Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Try these ways to celebrate a 21st birthday for a female.Party drinks with streamers image by Piter Pkruger from Fotolia.comIn the U.S., 21st birthday parties tend to center around alcohol, since 21 is the legal drinking age. While you may want to incorporate spirits or alcoholic...

Cheap Gifts for Husbands

Just because you are tight on cash does not mean you should forgo giving your husband a present when a special occasion rolls by. Whether it's his birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day, your wedding anniversary or another occasion, impress your man with a thoughtful present that does not cost much bu

How do I Send Orange Trees As Gifts?

Oranges are delicious citrus fruits packed with plenty of vitamin C that aids in fighting diseases and boosts the immune system. Giving an orange tree as a gift to a loved one is a warm gesture to show how much you care. Thanks to technology, you can order an orange tree online and have it sent dire

Ideas for an Oktoberfest Birthday

Oktoberfest is a large festival held in Munich, Germany, each year. The festival consists of a variety of beers, food, activities and music. When planning an Oktoberfest birthday party, incorporate the theme into your invitations, activities and games. With a few ideas and some supplies, you have ev

How to Make a Wreath from Some Limbs

One of the simplest ways to decorate your home for every season is to use a variety of wreaths that reflect the natural conditions outside. For winter, an evergreen limb wreath is traditional, while cherry blossoms welcome the spring. Limbs of autumn leaves are ideal for fall, and those dotted with

Romantic Homemade Crafts

Few things are sweeter than getting a romantic gift from the one you love. Creating your own homemade craft provides a cost-effective and sentimental option for gifts well-suited for birthdays, Valentine's Day or any day of the week. Whether you are young or old, one month into dating or celebrating

Video: How to Fuse Felt Christmas Frames

Video Transcript today I'm showing you how to make a felt photo frame ornament for your Christmas tree. The next step after cutting out your 2 sqaures, is you're going to take one of your squares and take some fuable webbing. You're going to want a pretty good thickness. They do come...

Don't Let the Holidays Put You in a Holidaze

The holiday season can be a very stressful time of year and should be avoided at all cost. Since that is not likely to happen and you know that you are going to have to suffer through it no matter what you do short of fleeing to an uninhabited island, you might as well make the best of it. Here are

Homemade Inexpensive Christmas Gifts

Make a hat and glove set as an inexpensive Christmas gift.winter cap image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comWhen money is hard to come by but Christmas is closing in on you, homemade gifts are a great option to show people you care without breaking a budget. With a little thought and...

How to Word a 100th Birthday Invitation

The special occasion of a 100th birthday is an important milestone that warrants a celebration. The celebration or party that is thrown in honor of the birthday individual is preceded by an invitation, which will set the tone for the event. The invitation's wording and design should match the feel a

Creative Birthday Gifts for Mom

Your mother might enjoy a fine wine or new stemware set.bottle wine and glasses with a wine image by mashe from Fotolia.comWhen choosing gifts for your mother's birthday, eschew bland, practical gifts for gifts that speak to your mother's interests and passions. Instead of buying her a...

Tips & Ideas to Use in a Christmas Newsletter

As a holiday season approaches you might find yourself struggling with what exactly to put in a Christmas or holiday newsletter. This is a common occurance, and as such, most see putting together a family newsletter for Christmas as a chore. No set of guidelines exists to help with this problem and

How to Make a Good Luck Hand for Kwanzaa

A good luck hand is a traditional symbol of power, strength and good luck. The colors, green, black and red represent African culture. Make your own good luck hand and hang it on the door to celebrate Kwanzaa and invite plenty of good fortune for the coming year.

De-Stress and Reclaim the Spirit of the Holiday Season

'Tis the Season . . . for shopping, cooking, traveling, stressing, rehashing family feuds and disappointments, going into debt, pigging out, gaining weight, partying . . . STOP! Let's back up.'Tis the Season . . . for what, really?

Organic Gifts for Women

Organic products are becoming increasingly popular.ICHIRO/Photodisc/Getty ImagesFinding an organic gift for a woman is relatively easy, espcially with organic products rising in popularity. If she is all organic, getting an eco-friendly appliance would work. If her organic tendencies go...

List of Birthday Ideas

Birthday ideas include more than just cake and ice cream.Birthday cake of blocks assembled image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.comAnother birthday means cake, candles, presents, invitations--again! Birthdays seem to come quickly with each passing year. Creativity and coming up with something...