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How to Snowshoe in Rocky Mountain National Park

Formally dedicated in 1915, Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park has been attracting visitors for nearly a century. It offers grand mountain views, waterfalls, wildlife, wildflowers and outdoor activities including hiking, camping, fishing and rock climbing. In the winter, two of the most popular

Quick Easy Halloween Costumes - Tips

The best way to find quick, easy Halloween costumes is to go online. There you will find a wide range of options but remember you want to find the ones that are quick and easy. These tips will show you how.

Grants for Recreation Centers

Parks offer recreation for both children and adults.park image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comRecreation and athletics are an important part of neighborhoods and communities. Every child and adult should have access to facilities that provide a place to live a physically active...

How to Make a Super Girl Costume

Super Girl is the female cousin of Superman in the DC Comics series. Like her cousin, she possess super human strength, can fly and wears blue and red tight clothing with a large "S" emblazoned on the front with a cape. Young girls, tweens, teens and women alike can all wear a Super Girl costume. Co

Easter Gifts for a Ten Month Old

If there is a baby in your family who is around 10 months at the time of Easter, he may not be ready to go on his first egg hunt or eat his first chocolate bunny, but there are plenty of appropriate gifts for the little tike, including items he or his parents may actually need.

Boyfriend Birthday Card Ideas

Show your boyfriend how much you love and appreciate him by crafting a custom card for his birthday. Use embellishments that symbolize your love for him like red silk rose petals, charms and lace. Take your time to think about what you want to write and polish your writing until you are happy with t

How to Make Salt Dough Valentines

Valentine's day has gotten so commercial that it seems you cannot walk into a store after Christmas without seeing cards, candies and stuffed animals jumping out at you. Most everyone loves to receive something that is not only from the heart, but also made by your hands! These are great for kids to

Fun Family Christmas Traditions

I grew up with a number of fun traditions which have been carried over into my own little family. Traditions have always been an important part of our family life... and they can be for yours, as well.

Memorable Games at Birthday Parties

Birthday party games can be the highlight of the event.birthday cake image by Julia Britvich from Fotolia.comBirthday party games are not only fun, they also make it easier for guests to get to know each other better. This moves them beyond just plain fun into the useful realm of...

Cheap Halloween Costumes for Teens

Halloween is a time when everyone can join in on holiday cheer by dressing up in fun and scary costumes. There are thousands of ideas for Halloween costumes, and it is up to you to decide what to dress as and how much time and money you are willing to commit. Although some retail stores can charge i

Silverware Anniversary Gifts

The tradition of giving an anniversary gift to your spouse dates back to medieval times when the Germans presented their spouse with a wreath made of silver on their 25th wedding anniversary. Over the years the tradition grew and lists were written indicating certain types of presents for each year

Senior Panoramic Ideas

The final senior picture is the last chance for the entire senior class to be photographed together and showcase their personalities as a group. A panoramic shot is a wide-angle photo that includes the whole class within the entire frame. Aside from the standard straightforward pose, devise a few wa

Cool Christmas Gifts for Kids

Put a smile on your child's face with a cool Christmas gift.christmas in florida image by sonya etchison from Fotolia.comProviding a kid with a cool Christmas gift means shopping for more than the latest doll or video game. Cool gifts inspire young minds, encourage curiosity and provide...

How to Throw a Jewelry Party

One of the most popular ways to get beautiful jewelry at discounted prices is to host a jewelry party. Quite often, perks for the hostess include a percentage of the profits in either free or deeply discounted jewelry selections. This incentive makes it easy to find a hostess for top-quality jewelry

Tradition Ideas For A Wonderful Christmas

I cannot think of a more wonderful time of year, than Christmas! Even the simple words of "Merry Christmas" bring joy and happiness. For many, Christmas is a tradition, a holiday, and a celebration that is like no other day of year. Many of us love the holiday for so many reasons, but I th

The Best Cheap Unique Gifts

Etsy.com sells many inexpensive handmade items.The wooden puppet and books image by Galaiko Sergey from Fotolia.comWhether you're looking for a present for an anniversary, birthday, Christmas, Hannukah or other celebration, gift-giving doesn't have to be expensive. Today's marketplace is...

How Poetry Month Became So Popular

This year to start poetry month of with a bang, try sending a poem out to friends in a free e-card. This way you can demonstrate your poetry skills for free, in an e-card, and impress all your friends. Free e-cards are gradually taking over the card market, and I believe it is down to how easy it is

Are Your Halloween Party Invitations Eerily Lacking in Etiquette?

With all the goblins and ghosts running around this time of year, sending Halloween party invitations should be the least of your concerns! Make sending Halloween invitations as painless as possible by following this simple step-by-step guide.

How to Make Christmas Incense

They say that scent is the closest sense tied to memory. If this is true, then it is no surprise that the warmth and wonder of Christmas time is only highlighted by the distinctive smells that make the holiday so wonderful. It is hard to walk through a patch of evergreen trees without thinking of Ch

Gift Ideas for Judges

The judge in your life may be tough on criminals in the courtroom, but her heart may melt at the sight of a thoughtful and personal gift. No matter what the occasion, there are numerous themed gifts that you can get your gavel-pounder to both show your appreciation and celebrate her career-oriented