July begins with a big holiday, gatherings and decorations a’plenty. If you’re having a party, or just want to participate in the patriotic fun, head to your local discount store for flags, ribbon, and a myriad of other possible items. Don’t forget to pick up a storage container to save the decorations for next year….
Transform your own backyard into an arena of summer fun competition – try croquet. That’s right, croquet. It’s the game you played once in your Aunt Judy’s backyard that reminded you of miniature golf. You may even have a set of wooden mallets and colored balls in your garage, aching to be used. Why not…
The Olympics are here again, starting in just a couple of weeks in Brazil. Over 2700 years ago, athletes gathered to challenge each other and pay honor to Zeus, king of the Greek gods. The Summer Olympics of 2004 returned to their native land. The spirit of the games lived on in the skillful…
It may be traditional to dye eggs for this Easter, but with some paper, glue, and a little time, you can create beautiful eggs that will last for years to come. Materials: fresh eggs stick pins or push pins colored paper paper hole-punch glue toothpicks 1. Poke holes in top and bottom of an egg,…
Sandwiched between Memorial Day and Independence Day, Flag Day is sometimes forgotten. This June 14th, give this special day a little extra attention. Brush up on your flag knowledge and serve up some patriotism.
With Easter comes candy, most notably the jelly bean. Available in a variety of colors and flavors, regular and gourmet versions, these small treats appear in Easter baskets, party favors, and in candy dishes worldwide.
Sometimes you need a night out, or perhaps a night in. For the latter, plan a Spa Night celebration. Relax, refresh, and renew your body, mind, and soul with a cup of your favorite tea, a calming mineral bath, and special treatments for face, hands, and feet. Sounds heavenly? Now consider sharing this with friends…
Plan to do a little decorating for Halloween? Perhaps you’re even having a costume party for this spooky holiday? As with most decorating schemes and party themes, keep in mind that less is more. Instead of searching for your “same ol’” decorations, pick your favorite Halloween character – pumpkin, ghost, spider, scarecrow, bat- and focus…
If you like to do a little decorating for Halloween, but don’t want things to get too scary, try these cute ghosts. There are many easy, inexpensive ways to add ghosts to your porch, table centerpiece, and cookie jar. Ghostly Treats 12 peanut-shaped, peanut butter cookies 8 ounces white candy coating mini chocolate chips Melt…
Motion pictures have transformed the world of entertainment over the past 100 years. Stories told on the big screen in two hours’ time have taken us to new places, taught us life lessons, made us think and feel, and most importantly, helped us laugh. This larger than life medium dominates the world of acting and…