How to Make an Always Treasured Mother’s Day...

Most moms love flowers, and all love photos of their families. Why not combine those two ideas to give her flowers that will never die and feature cherished photos of her children? These Mother’s Day photo flowers are sure to make Mom’s big day extra special. Even small children can make them with a little help with the cutting. Supplies Construction paper, colored card stock or patterned scrapbook paper Glue...

Tips to Make Your Own Birthday Banner...

Every birthday party needs a banner. Just go to any party supply shop, and you’ll see all sorts of styles to choose from. But why buy the same banners everyone else is using when you can easily make a unique handmade one? These birthday banners can showcase your kids’ budding artistic ability, or they can be the picture of elegance. It’s all up to you. Supplies Different types of paper –...

Five Fun Ideas for Making Home-Made Goodies for th...

Party favors are an important part of any birthday celebration. They serve as a way to thank your guests for coming, and they give them something to remind them of the wonderful time they’ve had. If you’re on a budget, however, it may seem impossible to compete with those who put together huge goody bags for their guests. Actually, creating great goody bags doesn’t require a great deal of expense. Making...

How to Save Money with Unique Handmade Birthday In...

There’s so much to do when throwing a birthday party. There are party favors to choose, cakes to buy or bake and decorate, gifts to purchase, and decorations to hang. But one of the most important things to do when planning a party is to invite the guests. A party is not much fun if there’s no one there to celebrate with you! You could go to the store and pick up a pack of invitations. Or you could make your own...

Earth Day: Celebrate Awareness and Appreciation o...

Every year people all over the world observe Earth Day (April 22). Celebrate awareness and appreciation of the earth by using any of these ideas. They may help you plan your own Earth Day festivities. Earth Day began on April 22 more than 30 years ago when Senator Gaylord Nelson decided that it was important to teach everyone, especially children, about our environment. He wanted to be sure that people understood how...

Earth Day Craft: Tin Can Herb Pots...

Children want to be a part of Earth Day and there are many ways that you can encourage that desire. One way is to provide them with the materials to make an Earth Day craft. Tin can herb pots are a great way to learn to recycle and learn about growing herbs. What is a tin can herb pot, you might ask? It’s nothing more than a recycled tin can that has been washed out, decorated, and has herb seeds planted in it....

Family Valentine’s Dinner Ideas...

Kids like to celebrate Valentine’s Day just like adults. Even if you have ideas about romantic plans for the evening, consider having dinner with the kids. Here are some ideas for a great dinner with the entire family. Kids love to cook. It is an opportunity for them to make a mess and not get in trouble for it. Let them help with the dinner on Valentine’s Day. They probably have a few ideas for the...

Homemade Valentine’s Day Decorations for Hom...

With kids around, you don’t need to spend a lot of money on decorations for Valentine’s Day. They are full of ideas so enlist their help to come up with decorating tips to spread the love this Valentine’s Day. Start simple. Decorate the main rooms of your home. Give each kid a ball of ribbon in red, white, or pink and watch what they do. Ribbon can be wrapped around vases of flowers and draped above...