Don't buy the tie! There's no need for your standard go-to Dad's Day gift this year. Try one of these simple projects as a Father's Day present.
Don't buy the tie! There's no need for your standard go-to Dad's Day gift this year. Try one of these simple projects as a Father's Day present.
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This year, get a little creative with your kids and make Dad feel special with a homemade treat.
Here are some active, outdoor games that are fun but simple to play; get ready to create summertime memories.
Here are some active, outdoor games that are fun but simple to play; get ready to create summertime memories.
The trick to grilling great meals for Memorial Day and beyond is good planning.
The trick to grilling great meals for Memorial Day and beyond is good planning. Let's take a look at some tools, decor and other essentials that will make meal prep on your deck or patio this Memorial Day something worthy of a mention in your next family newsletter.
Cooking is a fun and easy way to show Mom that you care.
Cooking is a fun and easy way to show Mom that you care.
Summer is the time to freshen up the garden, pay careful attention to maintenance and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Summer is the time to freshen up the garden, pay careful attention to maintenance and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
There are many kitchen gadgets out there that claim to make your life simpler, but there might already be something in your kitchen that can do the same job.
There are many kitchen gadgets out there that claim to make your life simpler, but there might already be something in your kitchen that can do the same job.
It's the day when being Irish or even just attempting a lyrical brogue will make you an honorary member of the Emerald Isle.
It's the day when being Irish or even just attempting a lyrical brogue will make you an honorary member of the Emerald Isle.
Take a cue from Victorian days, and select flowers that express your feelings without your needing to say a word.
Take a cue from Victorian days, and select flowers that express your feelings without your needing to say a word.
Venomous spiders can be dangerous to those who spend time outside. These spiders occasionally find their way inside home and can present a serious risk.
Venomous spiders can be dangerous to those who spend time outside. These spiders occasionally find their way inside home and can present a serious risk.
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.
Throwing a Valentine's Day party for your children and their friends is an easy way to have fun and celebrate a day of sweetness and friendship.
You may not have observed Kwanzaa before, but this tribute to community pride is a wonderful way to bring your family together in a celebration of African-American family, community, history and culture.
You may not have observed Kwanzaa before, but this tribute to community pride is a wonderful way to bring your family together in a celebration of African-American family, community, history and culture.
There's a wide world of ways to wrap a present.
There's a wide world of ways to wrap a present.
Bring this sweet treat to a holiday potluck or party, and just smile enigmatically when the other guests assume you spent hours over the stove.
Bring this sweet treat to a holiday potluck or party, and just smile enigmatically when the other guests assume you spent hours over the stove.
Hosting a secret Santa party is easy with a little preparation. Here's what you need to do to lay the foundation for a great secret Santa exchange.
Hosting a secret Santa party is easy with a little preparation. Here's what you need to do to lay the foundation for a great secret Santa exchange.
Holiday decorating goes through fashions and styles, and the tree you remember as if it was yesterday has become today's vintage look.
Holiday decorating goes through fashions and styles, and the tree you remember as if it was yesterday has become today's vintage look.
Most of us couldn't imagine living without our computers, iPods, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. But what happens to all the old electronics we no longer want?
Most of us couldn't imagine living without our computers, iPods, cell phones and other electronic gadgets. But what happens to all the old electronics we no longer want?
Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for adults and children, so make sure you keep these simple safety tips in mind to ensure your holiday is a fun one.
Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for adults and children, so make sure you keep these simple safety tips in mind to ensure your holiday is a fun one.
Day of the Dead festivities involve lots of warm memories, delicious foods and of course decorations.
Day of the Dead festivities involve lots of warm memories, delicious foods and of course decorations.
It's Halloween, you don't have a costume, and you were invited at the last minute to a costume party. No need to panic -- you can make your outfit with a little help.
It's Halloween, you don't have a costume, and you were invited at the last minute to a costume party. No need to panic -- you can make your outfit with a little help.
Give your Halloween decorations an eerie air with a few carefully placed glow-in-the-dark decorations.
Give your Halloween decorations an eerie air with a few carefully placed glow-in-the-dark decorations.
Here's how to keep your children safe from burns, falls, poisoning and other threats during Halloween.
Here's how to keep your children safe from burns, falls, poisoning and other threats during Halloween.
A roiling caldron or bubbling punch bowl can be pretty dramatic and easy to achieve. All you need is a block of dry ice and a few tips and warnings about how to use it.
A roiling caldron or bubbling punch bowl can be pretty dramatic and easy to achieve. All you need is a block of dry ice and a few tips and warnings about how to use it.
If you find yourself spending more time at your desk than on your couch, there's no reason you can't celebrate the Halloween season in your office.
If you find yourself spending more time at your desk than on your couch, there's no reason you can't celebrate the Halloween season in your office.
Many popular Halloween art projects are too complex for small hands. Luckily, little ones can still create adorable and spooky Halloween crafts with some help.
Many popular Halloween art projects are too complex for small hands. Luckily, little ones can still create adorable and spooky Halloween crafts with some help.
Apple cider is healthy, refreshing and easy to make at home in an afternoon with basic kitchen tools.
Apple cider is healthy, refreshing and easy to make at home in an afternoon with basic kitchen tools.
Part history and part imagination, steampunk creates a futuristic "past that never was," combining classic antique clocks, gears, fabric and accessories with modern, edgy touches.
Part history and part imagination, steampunk creates a futuristic "past that never was," combining classic antique clocks, gears, fabric and accessories with modern, edgy touches.
Building a horseshoe pit in your backyard is a great way to get the family together for outdoor activities and spend a little time exercising while having fun.
Building a horseshoe pit in your backyard is a great way to get the family together for outdoor activities and spend a little time exercising while having fun.
Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized.
Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized.
Coffee grounds have numerous uses around the house and in the garden. You can even use them in your beauty routine.
Coffee grounds have numerous uses around the house and in the garden. You can even use them in your beauty routine.
During summer most of us look forward to time at the beach, fishing and other fun activities. Unfortunately, summer also means having to deal with certain pests.
During summer most of us look forward to time at the beach, fishing and other fun activities. Unfortunately, summer also means having to deal with certain pests.
Every year thousands of people visit local emergency rooms with sunburns, bug bites and fireworks injuries. Many of these injuries could be avoided with some common sense.
Every year thousands of people visit local emergency rooms with sunburns, bug bites and fireworks injuries. Many of these injuries could be avoided with some common sense.
Your backyard should be a safe haven for your family and pets, but there may be dangers hiding under your bushes.
Your backyard should be a safe haven for your family and pets, but there may be dangers hiding under your bushes.
Remember your dad on Father's Day. Choose a gadget that fits his interests or activities, and watch his eyes light up.
Remember your dad on Father's Day. Choose a gadget that fits his interests or activities, and watch his eyes light up.
Hosting a backyard BBQ for Memorial Day is a great way to enjoy the warming weather, celebrate a time-honored tradition with friends and family, and try your hand at working that new grill.
Hosting a backyard BBQ for Memorial Day is a great way to enjoy the warming weather, celebrate a time-honored tradition with friends and family, and try your hand at working that new grill.
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.
To get your kids into the spirit of the season and help keep them occupied over Memorial Day weekend, there are lots of simple and inexpensive crafts that they can make themselves.
Today's explorers want to stay connected even in the wilderness. And they can thanks to a wide range of new products.
Today's explorers want to stay connected even in the wilderness. And they can thanks to a wide range of products that let campers stay in touch with music, media content and more.
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.
A tire swing hanging from a large tree is a tradition that is as American as hot dogs and apple pie. Here's how you can make your own.
A tire swing hanging from a large tree is a tradition that is as American as hot dogs and apple pie. Here's how you can make your own.
Here are 10 weird and wacky plants that can be grown by any gardener.
Flowers with unexpected animal features? Masters of camouflage? Here are 10 weird and wacky plants that can be grown by any gardener.
Spring cocktail parties are the perfect way to welcome the new season, enjoy the warming weather and take advantage of the newly blooming landscape.
With these three craft ideas, you'll be well on your way to making Mom's special day all the better.
Make your Easter dinner a triumph with these recipes.
Your Easter dinner will be a triumph with easy, traditional recipes that are guaranteed crowd pleasers.
For centuries, families have been dyeing Easter eggs each spring. With the countless ways to create beautiful eggs at every skill level, egg dyeing is accessible to everyone.
Easter egg hunts are a timeless favorite for kids everywhere. Plan ahead to help yours to go smoothly and safely for everyone involved.
Enjoy this hearty meal any day of the year, but especially on St. Patrick's Day, when everyone gets to be Irish for 24 hours.
With some simple supplies, you can spend an enjoyable afternoon crafting with your kids.
There are apothecary jars for every taste and budget, so start exploring the possibilities.
Building a basement family room increases your usable living space and the resale value of your home while creating an environment that encourages togetherness with family and friends.
Building a snow fort is a great opportunity for spending quality time with your children and teaching them basic construction techniques. And, it can provide hours, or days, of outdoor fun for the entire family.
Whether you are making them for your family, children or a special someone, a homemade cupcake for Valentine's Day is a whole lot of love.
Go beyond the champagne, red wine or chardonnay and try something new and alluring for Valentine's Day. When planning a Valentine's Day romantic dinner or a fun evening for singles, cocktails can be fun to create and serve as a great conversation piece.
Whether you are a senior yourself, or caring for an aging parent, the following ideas will help keep the tarnish off those golden years. Consider these helpful products and accessories that can be used around the house to make daily life easier and safer for senior citizens.
If your kitchen is sorely in need of a facelift and your budget is next to nothing, don't be discouraged. Your kitchen can get a whole new look for under $100.
By equipping yourself with an environment conducive to neatness and order, you will get into the habit of keeping your space clean. Here are a few tips to help you maximize space in your kitchen.
For children, Valentine's Day focuses on sweets, parties, and perhaps a Valentine from a "Secret Admirer." Plan the perfect party for a fun celebration of this day devoted to love, friendship and sweet treats.
If you have great weather all year long, or even if you don't, try throwing an outdoor winter party this year, and celebrate the season surrounded by nature. With the right decorations, lighting and accessories, your winter party is sure to rival the best of summer BBQs.
On any calendar, St. Valentine's Day is the season of love. This holiday has lots of memory making potential, and setting the scene for romance with a few decorative touches will make the whole event more fun.
Packing a wholesome and energizing lunch for children is one part of the day a mother or father can control and feel good about.
Pruning during the winter months can help improve your plants shape, form and growth. Think of winter pruning as preventive maintenance.
Find out about the different types of cookware available, and which ones are best for you.
The joyous occasion of celebrating the New Year with friends and family can sometimes be a messy affair.
New Year's Eve traditions have been observed by the world over with many traditions embraced globally and many still country-bound.
Candles quickly create a soft, romantic ambiance when placed in any room, and can be used throughout the house as both décor and lighting.
Everyone likes to receive a brightly wrapped present for the holidays, but after the decorative paper comes off, what can you do to repurpose the sparkly stuff?
You don't need to spend lots of valuable holiday money buying decorative centerpieces. Beautiful Christmas centerpieces are easy and fun to create at home.
Try some of these simple and easy to make Christmas crafts with mason jars for candles, food, air freshener, lighting and more.
This year, try decorating your fireplace mantel with natural Christmas decorations, and invite the beauty of nature into your home.
If you long for the warmth and simplicity Christmastime brought during our rural history, create your own old fashioned, country Christmas with some simple decorating touches.
Your front door is one of the first things to greet holiday guests, so use all of your favorite holiday materials and colors to welcome friends and family to your door.
Before you begin your holiday decorating this year, use this list of the top holiday decorating mistakes as a guide to prevent style and safety faux-pas.
Saving energy and water not only helps the planet, it helps your wallet. These easy-to-use gadgets will help you improve the energy-efficiency of your home with little expense.
No matter what your experience or skill level, just about anyone can enjoy creating an original, one-of-a-kind gingerbread house.
If you're feeling inspired by snow covered mountains, luxurious furs and rural woods, create a warm and comfortable winter bedroom design.
The house looks amazing and the food is delicious, but there are a lot of holiday disasters waiting to happen. With a few quick tips, though, you'll be ready to go in no time.
Use this checklist to make sure your home is ready for cozy nights and cooler temperatures.
With flavors inspired from worldwide cuisine, leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches are anything but boring.
Before you buy your Thanksgiving turkey this year, review the following list of turkey terms to better understand what you are, or aren't paying for.
Here's a simple twist on a classic feast that will take the rush out of Thanksgiving: Each of these dishes can be prepared advanced and kept refrigerated until needed.
Skip the cornucopia this year and try out one of these easy to create Thanksgiving centerpieces.
