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Gifts Ideas for a 10-Year Anniversary

Giving a tin-based gift may require some imagination.tin image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.comChoosing a 10th anniversary gift can be particularly stressful as it marks the most significant milestone for a couple since their wedding. There are a variety of gift materials that can...

How to Create Halloween Costumes Out of a T-shirt

Lots of Halloween costumes take lots of prep time, even the store bought ones. If you don't have a lot of time to think of a costume let alone make one yourself, this article will be very useful. Making a costume out of a T-shirt is easy and cheap. This costume allows you to be seen from a mile away

The Perfect Christmas Gifts Ideas For Her

Are you ready for this Christmas? It is commonly said that the homemade Christmas gifts are the best option. But I think the best gifts are the ones that she asked for, namely the Christmas gifts that she really wants.

Father's Day From a Daughter's Perspective

Being a woman, it's hard to imagine what Father's Day means to a man. But, from the perspective of a daughter, I can tell you what it has meant to me. It seems as though I became the closest to my father during my adult years. Our relationship somehow changed, and as the years passed, we s

How to Select Your Christmas Party Decoration

There is a new trend in decorating for the holidays that calls for a more subtle approach, but in most cases has an absolutely beautiful affect on the holiday festivities. Despite the fact that in the last decade we have all acquired virtually mountains upon mountains of holiday decorations, more pe

What Motorcycles Did Honda Make in 2001?

In 2001, Honda made 25 different models of motorcycles that ranged from touring bikes to sport bikes.riding image by AZPhoto from Fotolia.comHonda opened its first U.S. store in 1959 with six industrious employees. The store was in Los Angeles, California. At that time, Honda had three...

Easter Garland Crafts

Use plastic Easter eggs for a homemade garland.easter eggs image by PHOTOFLY from Fotolia.comHomemade Easter garlands add a customized look to your home during spring. The holiday provides several associated symbols that translate well to garlands made from a variety of materials. The...

Original Adult Birthday Cake Ideas

Make adult birthday parties more fun with a clever birthday cake.birthday cake and hat image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.comWhile a birthday for an adult may not be as exciting as when we were children, it doesn't mean the date should not be celebrated. In fact, not only can adult...

How to Make Hard Face Paint

When creating theater makeup or painting a face for a costume, multiple colors and textures add realism to scars, bruises, peeling, wounds and other embellishments. Hard face paint works well to add these effects, and you can make this type of face putty without even going to the store.

The Halloween Costume of Ultimate Embarassment

While at the time I didn't it, there was more than I knew to my Halloween costume one year when I was a child. Read more about the one costume that to this day causes me embarassment when I think about it.

Thanskgiving Table-Setting Ideas

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together at a well-set dinner table.thanksgiving dinner image by Richard Amidon III from Fotolia.comFamily, friends, turkey, pumpkin pie and football are all the usual elements for a successful Thanksgiving. In many homes, much of the...

Fitness Gifts for Women

Give the sporty women in your life gifts to assist their athletic pursuits.woman leaning on exercise ball image by Ken Hurst from Fotolia.comIf you have a friend or family member who's a fitness enthusiast, buy her a birthday, holiday or special occasion gift that suits her athletic...

English Tea Gifts

There are many tea-time accessories that make great gifts.tea image by blacklight from Fotolia.comThe term "high tea" brings to mind an image of refinement and high society, formal etiquette and British culture. There are many occasions to give a gift that reflects these traditions, and...

Ho, Ho, Ho? No, No, No! Getting Over The Holiday Blues

Some people will always overdo it when it comes to the Holidays and stores will keep commercializing Christmas until they squeeze the last penny out of all of our pockets. That doesn't mean that we can't get into the real spirit of Christmas, look forward to the Holidays as a time to remem

Easter Symbols - Why Were They Chosen to Represent Easter?

Easter is the holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and dates all the way back to the very beginning of Christianity. Easter represent new life and the rebirth of Christ which took place the third day after he was crucified.

Gifts to Give the Elderly

The elderly often are important people in your life. They may be your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, siblings, neighbors or friends. The elderly appreciate any type of gift they are given, but they especially enjoy gifts that have meaning to them. Gifts for the elderly can revolve aroun

Halloween Decorating Tips

Since November is fast approaching, you may want to start the decorating your house for the Halloween. Decorating can be really fun especially if you do it with your kids. They may have their own unique ideas for the decorations that you may find very interesting and feasible.

How to Make Homemade Archways

Archways are romantic decorations often used during both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies. Making your own archway at home is a creative way not only to save money but also to control the overall appearance of your wedding; you can match your archway to your other decor. Although making homemad

Cheap Gifts for High School Seniors

Gifts for a high school senior can be special, no matter what the price.gift boxes.christmas gifts. image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comHigh school seniors face a variety of milestones. Some turn 18, legally coming of age and becoming eligible to vote. Others are accepted into colleges or...