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Heart Health

Brother Valentine card

Even brothers like to get special, handmade Valentine's Day cards. This super-simple card doesn't take much time and is easy enough...

Crafts

How to make edible crafts

You know what they say: You are what you eat. If you have an artistic child, let them express themselves through edible crafts using...

Family Fun

Christmas craft: Make your own Christmas ornament

Plan to decorate your Christmas tree this year with unique, showstopping ornaments you can easily make them yourself! Follow these...

Family Fun

Christmas craft: Homemade Christmas cards

Making your own Christmas cards can be super quick, totally easy and very inexpensive. Follow these simple steps to make a unique,...

Preschoolers

Fun things to do with your preschooler

Preschool is a fun age. Preschoolers are just starting to learn about the world around them, and their curious minds are always...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to make a spinning head to spook your guests

Give your Halloween decorations a twist this season by making a spinning head that will spook your guests. You'll impress the...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to make a homemade bat piñata

Instead of spending the extra money on a pre-made piñata, get the whole family in on the fun and make your own. If you're throwing a...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

5 Last minute, easy and inexpensive costume ideas

Making your own Halloween costumes doesn't need to be expensive or time consuming to be fun! Try one of these last minute dress-up...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to make an inexpensive Halloween wreath with items from the Dollar Store

Halloween is a festive and fun holiday, filled with tons of decorating potential. Whether you choose to go ghoulish and bloody or...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to make a personalized trick-or-treat candy bag

Your kids will be the hit of Halloween when they go around the neighborhood asking everyone to feed their candy-hungry pumpkin! This...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

How to make an easy Halloween themed headband

If you have a style conscious tween in your home that absolutely refuses to wear anything that is blatantly Halloween- but, you...

Crafts

How to make an iPod case

You want to protect your iPod from wear and tear as well as theft. Disguising it as something ordinary – such as a gum wrapper – is...

Family Fun

How to make silhouette pictures

Making silhouette pictures is a fun and easy craft that creates a lasting piece of art! For a fun family activity, make a silhouette...

Family Fun

How to make personalized placemats

There is no limit to the fun you and your kids can have making personalized placemats, and it will make mealtime more fun, too. To...

Family Fun

How to make woven paper mats

If you need an activity to keep your kids busy while you get dinner on the table, woven paper mats are the perfect fun and...

Family Fun

How to make handprint mosaics

You don't have to order a special kit to preserve your child's handprint. You can make your own handprint mosaic on your next trip...

Shopping for the Home

5 Best budget craft supplies to have on hand

The world of crafting has exploded in recent years, resulting in an overwhelming number of crafting supply options. Having whole...

Living

Sneak peek: Country Living’s July/August issue

From nautical-themed décor to fresh takes on Old Glory, get a sneak peek at what will be on the stands for Country Living magazine...

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Get in touch with your inner artist

Do you ever look at crafts and artwork and think, “I could never do that!” Do you get frustrated crafting with your kids, thinking...

Crafts

Creating a birthday scrapbook

Keeping a scrapbook for your children is a great way to keep the birthday memories alive! If you need some inspiration for birthday...

Crafts

How to make your own birthday flag banner

You've seen them in catalogs and online, but have you ever wondered if you could make one of those cute, personalized birthday flag...