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Guatemalan Christmas Crafts for Children

Guatemala is known for its Mayan temples, its corn-based beverage and its marimba music.Sylvester Adams/Photodisc/Getty ImagesMake Guatemala-themed children's crafts to give as gifts or use them as part of a multicultural Christmas celebration. Everything from musical instruments to...

Seasonal & Holiday Bulletin Board Ideas

Spread the season's greetings on your bulletin board.Bulletin Board isolated on white image by TekinT from Fotolia.comYour classroom's bulletin board serves as a blank slate for creativity, expression and an ideal place to educate your kids about upcoming holidays and seasons. In between...

Tips on Making a Christmas Cards List

If you are someone who struggles every year during Christmas time in sending out the right amount of cards to the right people, then it might be a good idea to create a Christmas cards list in order to keep track of your movements. By doing this you will ensure that no one is left out, and this will

English Toffee Gifts

English Toffee is a sweet confection, often using toffee mixed with nuts, such as almonds. The chewy version has a soft core that melts in the mouth. The hard version of the toffee is crisp and crunchy. Treat the English Toffee lover in your life to a candy-related gift. Mix and match different type

Gift Ideas for Pre-Teen Girls

Preteen girls are at an age where they start to become interested in boys, makeup, fashion and all the things older teens are into as they prepare for high school. Choosing a gift for this age can be difficult because an overly "kiddie" gift will be embarrassing, but pushing the boundaries of teenho

CottagesUnlimited Luxury With Limited Budget

What if you get all the luxury of a multi star hotel and that too in a low budget? What if there is huge space where you abode and all that is space is all yours? What if you don't have to go through tiring formalities after a long journey? Sounds ridiculous? Well, all that is possible with cot

How to Make Irish Garb

While not as much is known about traditional Irish clothing in the 12th to 16th centuries as there is about clothing throughout the rest of Europe, some discoveries have provided clues for historians. Both men and women wore a leine, a cloak and tunic combination that served as the main garment. For

Traditional First Communion Gifts

The First Communion is a special event in Christian communities, particularly the Roman Catholic Church, and is the third of the Church's seven sacraments. White is often worn, symbolizing purity. First communion is generally celebrated when children are seven or eight years of age, when...

How to Make a Sally Dress From "The Nightmare Before Christmas"

Sally is the heroine and love interest of Jack Skellington in Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which was released in 1993. Sally is a patchwork rag doll with a patchwork dress made of several different fabrics. The fabrics are crudely cut and stitched together with thick black thread.

How to Make Bird Ornaments

Bird lovers appreciate handmade ornaments shaped like birds. Soft felt ornaments are colorful additions to a Christmas tree, wreath or seasonal displays. Dove ornaments add a romantic touch to a bridal showers or wedding gifts. Adjust the pattern to make the birds in the size needed for any project.

Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts

Everyone experiences loss and grief at some point in life. During these times, it is customary for friends and family to show their love and support for their grieving loved one buy giving a thoughtful sympathy gift. A sympathy gift can be anything that comforts the grieving person or makes everyday

The 25th

What is Christmas all about actually? Is it just the exchange of present? Or maybe could it just be the celebration of a coming new year? I wouldn't deny that. In fact, that's the common tradition of Christmas for the past few centuries but, with a meaning behind it.

How to Register Your Birthday With Walt Disney

Register your birthday with Walt Disney and join the Disney Birthday Club to celebrate your birthday in style. As a member of the Disney Birthday Club, you will receive happy birthday emails from your favorite Disney character, along with an invitation to your very own virtual Disney birthday party.

How to Write a Good Birthday Invitation

If you are throwing a birthday party, you must send out a proper invitation. Select a prose style that fits your style and personality. Consider writing a short poem to introduce the party. But do not forget the critical event details within the body of the invitation.

Unique Dinner Ideas for Couples

An intimate dinner for two is a dating staple, but sometimes you need to shake things up a bit. Just because your plans include a dinner, doesn't mean you have to resort to the same old ideas.

How to Create Holiday Cards at CVS

CVS is more than just a pharmacy. CVS also houses a photo lab that can help you organize and create gifts using your photos. You can even make personalized holiday cards to send to family and friends. You have the option of creating your holiday card online, or in the store. The advantage of creatin

Holiday Gift Baskets - Tasty Delights

Most gift baskets you buy have a theme, food is very common but there many other choices, from bath accessories, aroma therapy and crafts to golf and gardening. It should be based on knowing something about the recipient. If you are making the basket, here's how to focus on...

3 Things to Consider When Buying Her Valentine's Day Gift

Just when you started to settle down from the holiday havoc you're greeted with the promise of a new reason to shop for her.Valentine's Day.For many, this holiday of hearts leads to clammy hands and anxiety ridden shopping trips.

Engagement Gag Gifts

When a couple you know gets engaged, tradition dictates that friends and family give the couple a gift. For fun-loving acquaintances, a gag gift can celebrate a couple's happy moment while adding a few chuckles into the mix. As long as the gift is lighthearted and not mean, a gag gift is a fun way