Easy pumpkin spider candle holders to make for your front porch for Halloween.
It’s time to get out the Halloween decorations! These mini-pumpkin spider candle holders are really fun and easy to make. All you need are some mini pumpkins and some black pipe cleaners. I saw this idea several months ago and have been very excited to try it out. The project was as easy as…
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Easy, inexpensive DIY scarecrow you can use year after year to decorate for fall or Halloween.
I have been wanting to make a scarecrow for years. The ones you buy at the store are so cheap looking. I wanted a cool one. This year I finally have one, and I am so excited about it. About an hour’s worth of work, and this DIY scarecrow will last for years and years.…
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How to make string Easter eggs with balloons and liquid starch. A fun DIY Easter craft for the whole family!
How to Make String Easter Eggs with Liquid Starch String eggs have been around a long time, and they are very easy to make. They are a little messy, but the end result is worth the effort. You can make big ones, little ones, place them together in bowls, or hang them from…
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Four fun ideas for hiding your child's Easter Basket for an Easter egg hunt on Easter morning.
Fun Ideas for Hiding Easter Baskets Kids love hunting for plastic eggs at Easter. In the past my boys haven’t been old enough to really hunt for their Easter basket too, so this year I thought I would have some fun and hide their baskets. Here are four different ways to surprise your child…
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The history of the Christmas stocking -- myths & legends surrounding a favorite family Christmas tradition around the world.
Ever wonder about the history of the Christmas stocking? Nothing signifies Christmas like the hanging of fluffy red stockings with white trim above the fireplace mantle. In the United States, families have been practicing this tradition for years in preparation for that special day of spiritual celebration and giving. Though in modern times the Christmas…
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