Create a Mother’s Day Certificate for Mom Th...

Moms love gifts that come from their children’s hands as well as their hearts. This year your children may want to create a Mother’s Day certificate and poem. It will be something that any mother would cherish, no matter what the age of the children. If your family is like most, you may have given gifts like flowers, candy, or a nice meal out. Mom isn’t going to complain about any of these gifts, but she...

Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas...

We all want to celebrate and honor our moms on Mother’s Day, but you may be stumped for frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving Mother’s Day gifts doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas. Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers on Mother’s Day; some even allow moms to eat for free. You can check your local newspaper to see if there are any local restaurants...

Anna Jarvis – the “Creator” of M...

Moms in the United States have been honored on Mother’s Day for over 100 years thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, considered to be the “creator” of Mother’s Day. However, the holiday in the United States isn’t actually the invention of Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward Howe first established Mother’s Day in 1870 but it didn’t really catch on. Enter Anna Jarvis and her attempt to honor her...

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 – construction...

Hanukkah History...

Hanukkah comes from the Hebrew word meaning dedication. The history of Hanukkah begins with Alexander the Great who, after conquering Syria, Egypt and Judea, allowed all people to continue to observe their chosen religions. It wasn’t until later that the successor of Alexander the Great, Antiochus IV, caused a great upheaval in among the Jewish population. Under the reign of Antiochus, the Jewish people were required...

6 Tips to Creating Handmade New Year’s Invit...

Often times we have a New Year’s party, this provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with those we care about. Many of us put a lot of thought into the decorations, foods served, and activities. Invitations are also an important part of any party, however we often just buy a cheap pack at the party supply store and fill in the blanks. Why not make your own invitations instead? Yea, it will take a...

Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids...

Are you looking for some fun ways to keep your kids busy during the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are some fun Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids: Turkey wreath – Buy a straw wreath and various Thanksgiving decorations, let your kids glue on the decorations to make a holiday wreath to hang on your front door. Turkey cups – With the Thanksgiving family dinner coming soon, you’ll probably have a house full of...

Thanksgiving Craft: Cornucopia Centerpiece...

One of the most recognizable symbols of Thanksgiving is a cornucopia, or horn of plenty. It represents a bountiful harvest. These make a lovely centerpiece on any holiday table. There are many different ways you could make a cornucopia, using different materials, many of which you can find around your home. By using a wicker basket shaped like a horn, it is quite easy to do a basic cornucopia. Most craft stores carry them,...