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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...

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How to make a handprint plaque for dad

Looking for a sweet way to memorialize your little one's growth for dad? Try a hand-print plaque craft. This craft can be as simple...

Family Activities

7 Kid-friendly outdoor activities

With spring fast approaching, it's time to get the kids back into nature. Exposing them to a wide range of outdoor activities at a...

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Sunshine prints: Make art from the sun

If you have sun and have kids, here's a cool craft project to try (though if you just want to get a set just for yourself, we won't...

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Ask the expert: Fun toddler craft ideas

Toddlers love to try new things -- especially when those things involve paint and glue! Columnist Ann Douglas shares some fun...

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Spring egg crafts

Bring springtime indoors with egg-cellent egg crafts for kids. From hard boiled egg bunnies to embroidery floss eggs, discover egg...

Kitchen and dining

4 IKEA hacks

Hacks are typically thought of in technology circles, but they are prevalent in the decor industry too. Since furniture hacking can...

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Decoupage scarecrow jar craft

I've always been a fan of decoupage, but I also love to paint and create. So here I joined the two in harmony!

Crafts

3 Fabulous homemade Valentine crafts

Looking for some unique homemade Valentine ideas? These three easy to make Valentine crafts are perfect a perfect project for you...

Family Fun

Make a tissue paper heart decoration

For Valentine's Day, why not make a simple and sweet tissue paper heart to decorate with? This craft is fun to do with kids, but...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Christmas Eve crafts to keep the kids (and you) from going crazy

You finally made it to Christmas Eve. That’s an accomplishment! But you still have to get through tonight and into tomorrow -- and...

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Gather your girlfriends for a last-minute holiday celebration

You have days -- mere days!! -- to go before Christmas, and you never did manage that holiday get together with your girlfriends...

Dating Tips

Top tips for being successfully single

Being sans beau isn't always easy. Watching paired-up pals happy in love while you're alone (and don't want to be) can get tough....

Decor & Themes

Make a holiday table centerpiece

You've made your list, and you've checked it twice -- but do you have your holiday centerpiece in place? It can be the piece that...

Decorating How-tos

Homemade picture frame

Displaying photos is a great way to surround yourself, or your loved one, with fabulous memories. With some typical household...

Crafts

How to create a family crafting stash

There is something wonderfully fun about taking a few simple craft supplies and transforming them into a special project. The key to...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Door wreaths for all seasons

Although some people think of wreaths only during the holidays, they can actually be used year-round to add style to the front of...

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Craft: Scratch off Father's Day card

Really personalize this card for Dad with special scratch-off messages. Created by Design Dazzle, this card is definitely something...

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Craft: Styrofoam baseball memo holder

For the sports aficionado Dad, create this Styrofoam baseball memo holder from Michaels.com.

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Craft: Dad's key keeper

Dads inevitably always seem to misplace their keys. Help your dad out this Father's Day with a personalized key holder that's sure...