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Whether you just purchased a poster of your favorite music band, movie or Hollywood celebrity, you don't want it to tear while hanging on the wall. Unfortunately, unframed posters sometimes tear, particularly ...Read More
Flowers and candy are the most acceptable and expected Valentine's Day gifts. But the cost of, say, a dozen long stem roses my be too much for your budget. But there are some ways save on Valentine's Day ...Read More
Traditional wedding favors can be expensive and boring. Homemade favors are easily customized to a couple's personal style in ways beyond pre-printed ribbons and stickers. With not much effort, you can make ...Read More
Many holiday traditions have mysterious or long and winding roots. In the case of St. Patrick's Day, the question revolves around the little green man, the leprechaun. In fact, leprechauns have been part of ...Read More
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Halloween is the one time of the year when we are encouraged to embrace all that is creepy, scary and slimy. This idea certainly allows for some creative and nontraditional decorating methods. Whether you like ...Read More
A Halloween party just isn't a party without a big bowl of scary looking punch. And nothing says "disgusting" like a great big cup of brownish green liquid with a thick sheet of scummy goop floating on ...Read More
You don't have to spend a lot of money for expensive special effects makeup to achieve a bloody, gory look to top off your Halloween costume. When considering special effects makeup, you can use both common ...Read More
Mardi Gras has been a New Orleans tradition since the early 18th century, and masks are an integral part of that tradition. Most revelers are certainly familiar with the idea of wearing a mask at Mardi Gras, ...Read More
October marks the height of the harvest season, when bold flowers and fruits in shades of gold, red and orange flood the markets---and those wonderful raw materials can inspire some gorgeous bouquets and ...Read More
SoYouWanna decide who to invite to a wedding shower? This is a party for the bride, so you'll likely be inviting some people you don't know. This might seem like a hopeless task, but breaking it down into ...Read More
A Halloween themed birthday cake can combine the celebration of a birthday with the creativity and macabre spirit of the Halloween season. Whereas a birthday taking place at any other time of the year might be ...Read More
Beach weddings can inspire plenty of wonderful favors, from the practical to the simply pretty. Even if you go for a more standard guest gift, such as candy or candles, your wedding locale can inspire the ...Read More
Fifty years of marriage is a significant milestone, and couples might choose to reflect on their years together by crafting a 50th wedding anniversary album. A wedding anniversary album can be a nostalgic and ...Read More
The roots of the St. Patrick's Day holiday go back more than 1,500 years. Whether you're watching the Chicago River turn green, or listening to traditional Irish music in Dublin, St. Patrick's Day is a ...Read More
Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, so it makes sense that you want the people most important to you to be there. Weddings require preparation from everyone involved, including guests. They ...Read More
A marriage license is the document issued by a government authority that authorizes a couple to marry. Without a license, the marriage will not be legally recognized. The license confers the privileges of ...Read More
The weather outside may be frightful during the winter, but you can create a wonderfully cozy wedding inside if you incorporate some elements of the season into your reception....Read More
Decorating for the holidays should be a delight rather than a chore, so make the most of it while keeping spending to a minimum. Following a theme of simple elegance means acquiring a few strategically placed ...Read More
Wedding favors can be expensive, especially if you've invited close to 200 people. Many brides and grooms are turning to do-it-yourself projects to save some money and give their wedding a more personalized ...Read More
Traditionally, wedding cakes are made of white pound cake--or something similar--with a white buttercream icing. Good thing for modern, chocolate-loving brides, that tradition is no longer the norm. Brides ...Read More
