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Funny Mother's Day Poems From Daughter to Mom

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on May 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Mother's Day Guide

mother's day cardIt's Mother's Day! Just kidding. It's next Sunday, the 13th, but why not be ahead of the curve this year and get prepared a little early? With all the overnight flower delivery charges and the mad dash to CVS to pick from the dregs of the Mom's Day cards, I bet you could use a little forethought this year. That's why I've put together a list of funny Mother's Day poems that are perfect for the occasion. Give one of these to your mom and she'll love you forever, even if she is still mad about the bat-meets-mailbox incident of 1994. Oops.

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6 Easy & Adorable DIY Easter Crafts

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Mar 28, 2012 at 6:30 AM
Easter Guide

Easter BasketHippity hoppity, it's that time of year when the big bunny himself (herself?) will making it to homes everywhere. But will your home be ready?

Easter is such a fun holiday to decorate for, as it offers beautiful colors and plenty of themes with which to work. You don't have to spend a fortunate either buying tons of decorations, because you can make plenty of easy and adorable ones yourself. Here are six to help you hop to it.

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10 Fun & Easy Easter Crafts for Kids

Posted by Mary Fischer
on Mar 26, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Easter Guide

Are your kids getting excited for the Easter Bunny yet? I know my little guy is. He wakes up pretty much every day and asks me what kind of treats I think he will find in his basket.

And while we still have a couple of weeks to go before Easter Sunday arrives, now is the perfect time to do some fun crafts with your kids to get them ready for the holiday and excited for spring.

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7 Amazing and Easy DIY Craft Projects for Easter

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Mar 22, 2012 at 2:09 PM

Easter is one of my very favorite holidays. It's just so nice to officially welcome spring at last! Growing wheat grass is such an easy way to bring some Easter cheer to your space. I do it every year!
 
Find 6 other great Easter DIY decor ideas below!
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Home & Garden

5 Fabulous Valentine Projects to Make Your Home Sweeter

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Feb 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Even if it's cheesy, I love getting into Valentine's Day. Whether it's making valentines with my kids, scheming up a sweet gift for my husband, or crafting festive decorations for the home, I think it's fun to celebrate. Now that February is here, I'd better get cracking. Here are some projects I'd love to try out this year.

First, I want an entire ceiling full of these darling hanging hearts made from book pages. 

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Home & Garden

How To Be a Great Last-Minute Gift-Giver

Posted by Eden M. Kennedy
on Dec 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

"You know what would be great?" said my husband last summer. "One of those heavy grill press things that keeps meat and bacon from curling up when you're cooking it." You know what he's getting for Christmas? A heavy grill press thing that keeps bacon from curling up when you cook it. He never bothered to put it on his wish list, I just made a mental note and bought one, and I plan to pat myself on the back every time he uses it.

This, I like to think, exemplifies a crucial aspect of skillful gift-giving: listening. Another crucial aspect: remembering. Also crucial: time, money, and feeling some affection for the person you're buying for.

But what if it's December 22 and none of those aspects are in place, and suddenly you need to pick up a little something for the person in your office who invited you to cocktails Friday night? Or your husband's step-sister who suddenly decided to fly in from Norway? Or the sitter who's coming. over. right. now?

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Home & Garden

5 Ways to Fancy Up Boring Glass Ornaments

Posted by Gabrielle Blair
on Dec 8, 2011 at 2:56 PM

It's so hard for me to commit to one style of Christmas decor because I know the next year, there will be something new that catches my eye. That's probably why our ornament collection is a random mix, from traditional to eclectic. Instead of fully investing in one style, I like the idea of buying inexpensive clear glass bulbs and customizing them to your mood.

Feeling glam? Try these pretty gold ones made by Jennie by using washi tape and tinsel. See four more perfectly festive ideas below.

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Home & Garden

How to Make Awesome, Affordable Photo Books for the Holidays

Posted by Linda Sharps
on Dec 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM
Penny Pincher’s Holiday Guide

One of my favorite holiday gifts to put together each year is a photo book that includes a selection of my favorite family images from the year. I give one to both sets of grandparents, we keep one for ourselves, and it always ends up being an amazing keepsake.

Unfortunately, it always ends up being an amazing expense, too. I can never force myself to limit the number of photos I include, so each book is a sprawling, gorgeous expanse of multiple glossy full-page color pages that are priceless in the long term—but budget-busting in the short term.

Still, an annual photo book is such a wonderful memento, it's worth figuring out some options for making it happen. Here are a few tips for putting together your own book without spending your last dime in the process:

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Home & Garden

Stylish Thanksgiving Décor That Won’t Gobble Up Your Budget

Posted by Amy Keyishian
on Nov 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Thanksgiving Guide

A Mom's ThanksgivingWhen it comes to Thanksgiving, you want to save your cash for gas, tolls, heirloom turkey, and Klonopin (or maybe that’s just my family). The so-simple Pilgrims wouldn’t approve of overspending on décor. Of course, they probably wouldn’t be too pleased with marshmallows in the sweet potatoes, either, but let’s not split hairs.
 
If you’ve done all you can with the stuff in your backyard and you’re hoping for a little autumn cheer (without endangering the Christmas budget), here are some not-too-spendy options for Thanksgiving decorations on the cheap.

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Toddler

I Believe in Santa Claus & Other Kid-Related Miracles

Posted by Linda Sharps
on Nov 18, 2011 at 1:15 PM

For a long time after I had tipped to the whole Claus Conspiracy, my mom continued to put gifts out on Christmas morning addressed to me from Santa.

I always enjoyed that pleasant fiction, the raised hands and smiling protestations when I thanked her ("Thank Santa!"). The "veil covering the unseen world" mentioned in the famous Yes, Virginia letter that was on each and every tag that said "Santa"—written in my mother's handwriting.

I think about that happy ritual now whenever my own children give me a card or gift, something clearly assisted by an adult's hand. "You made this," I breathe in pure wonder, and they grin and shuffle their feet.

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