Ideas for Chicago Themed Birthday Party?I am planning a surprise 50th for my mom in April. She is a Chicago native, born and raised. All of her family and friends still live in Chicago. We are secretly bringing in all her siblings, goddaughter, and best friend.
13th Birthday Party Ideas for BoysA fun party can be planned for these energetic boys. This page contains 13th birthday party ideas for boys.
Middle School SemiFormal Dance Ideas?I'm in the process of planning the 8th Grade Social for my daughters school. Please send me any and all ideas. It is semi-formal but I don't want it to be semifun. Limbo idea is good. Snowball? More details? Please let me know any and all ideas.
Is Planning Your Own Birthday Party Tacky?I decided to plan my own 30th birthday party next year because I want to make sure it's really special and exactly what I want. But I have received a lot of feedback that planning my own party would be tacky. The more I think about it the more it bothers me. Is it really that bad?
Draping an Easter Cross?The draping of a cross around the time of Easter is a Christian tradition commemorating the death of Christ. This is a page about draping an Easter cross.
Making a Nightmare Before Christmas Diaper CakeThis is a page about making a Nightmare Before Christmas diaper cake. For a new mom-to-be, who is also a fan of the Tim Burton movie, a Nightmare Before Christmas themed diaper cake is an outstanding gift.
40th Birthday Gift Ideas for WomenThis is a page about 40th birthday gift ideas for women. A woman's 40th birthday can be a real personal milestone. Choosing just the right gift can be difficult.
Planning a Small Town Class Reunion?Planning a reunion for a small town graduating class can be fairly easy. Perhaps host it at an old hangout if there is one available. This is a page about planning a small town class reunion.
Paper Heart Door HangerThis easy to make paper heart decoration is easy enough for child to make. It's a nice Valentine's Day or Mother's Day project. This is a page about making a Paper Heart Door Hanger.
Good Gift for a Departing Soldier?We are having a small cookout for my cousin who is leaving for the Army in September. What would be a nice gift for him?
Gifts Ideas for Boyfriend's 15th BirthdayThis page is about gift ideas for boyfriend's 15th birthday. To make his day special, you want to get or make him something that he will enjoy and appreciate.
How to Make a Parade Float SkirtParades floats disguise the vehicle or platform underneath, often using a skirt at the edge. This is a page about how to make a parade float skirt.
Birthday Gift for a 96 Year Old?We have a dear uncle who is turning 96 years old in a few weeks. He still lives on his own, is healthy and spry and sharp as a tack! I need suggestions for a birthday gift, if you all would be so kind.
Homemade Wrapping Paper IdeasInstead of buying rolls of preprinted wrapping paper, why not make your own. This is a great way to add a special personal touch to any birthday, wedding or Christmas gift. This is a page about making homemade wrapping paper.
Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend's 18th BirthdayThis page contains gift ideas for a boyfriend's 18th birthday. Here are some suggestions if you are having a hard time finding the perfect gift for your boyfriend's 18th birthday.
Friendship Soup Mix in a JarThis is a page about making Friendship Soup mix in a jar. Friendship Soup mix contains the main ingredients to make a yummy pot of soup. These soup mix jars make a great gift for the holidays or to have on hand for an easy to prepare meal.
Message to Accompany Gift of Pen to New Writer?I need a note to write on a gift. The present is a name engraved pen for a friend who starting to write novels. So if you have some ideas what I could write, please share.
Plastic Canvas Cross CraftUsing plastic canvas and ribbon or yarn you can create a beautiful easy to make cross. This is a page about making a plastic canvas cross craft.
70th Birthday Party Ideas?This is a page about 70th birthday ideas. A milestone birthday that is fun to celebrate or even surprise that person, with a party of friends and family.
Gift Ideas for a Developmentally...This is a page about gift ideas for a developmentally delayed person. Choosing the most appropriate gift for a developmentally delayed person is not too difficult if you know their likes and dislikes.
Party Favors for 10 Year Old Boys?Help! My son is turning 10. What is a good party favor to give the boys?
75th Birthday Party IdeasThis is a page about 75th birthday party ideas. Someone's 75th birthday is an important occasion in and of itself, but you can make it even more fun and memorable.
Middle School Dance Theme IdeasThis page is about middle school dance theme ideas. When planning a school dance, you want to choice a theme that is fun, easy and inexpensive to decorate for.
Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend in the Military?This page is about gift ideas for a boyfriend in the military. When your loved one spends most of their time far away you want to give something meaningful and useful.
Saying Yes to a Prom InvitationThis is a page about saying yes to a prom invitation. It has become the norm to use creative ways to invite someone to school dances, including prom. A cute or unique invitation warrants a creative response.
Balloon Bubble Party DecorationsBalloon bubbles are a fun decoration and activity for a child's water themed party. This is a page about balloon bubbles as party decorations.
Thank You Speech for Mother's 80 Birthday?This is a page about thank you speech for mother's 80th birthday. An 80th birthday is a special occasion and one on which you may wish to make a special thank you speech to honor your mom.
Satin Bow for a Prom Dress?We are trying to find a way to keep the satin bow on my daughter's prom dress tied! We have to pull it really tight first, she holds it while I make the bow. But because the fabric is so slippery, it loosens quickly. It's a major support of the dress so it can't be loose.
Surprising Someone with a Beach Vacation?I am planning a surprise 50th birthday party for my husband next weekend. I have booked a surprise beach vacation for us in 3 weeks. Does anyone have any original ideas of ways to tell him about it? Any ideas would be really appreciated as I'm running out of time! Thank you!
Paying for a Surprise Birthday Party Without My Husband Noticing?I need help. I am going to throw my husband a surprise 30th birthday. I am going to hire a DJ, we have joint accounts. How do I give the DJ a deposit without him noticing and how can I pay for any of the party supplies without him noticing?
Humorous Ideas for a High School Survival Kit Gift?I want to make a homemade survival kit for the senior year of high school. Does anyone know some funny and innovative ideas for a high school survival kit birthday present?
Serving Lemonade to a Large Crowd?This is a page about serving lemonade to a large crowd. Preparing food and beverages for a large group requires estimating portion size and the overall quantity to prepare, with a bit extra just in case.
Birthday Party Prize Ideas for Adults?This page is about birthday party prize ideas for adults. Choosing fun, adult prizes for birthday party games can be baffling.
Greeting Card AlternativesThis is a page about greeting card alternatives. There are many occasions when traditionally we would send a greeting card to friends and family. There are, however, some different and creative ways to convey our sentiments.
Gift Ideas for a Boyfriend's 20th BirthdayThis page contains gift ideas for a boyfriend's 20th birthday. If you are lacking in gift ideas for your boyfriend, maybe some of these suggestions will be helpful.
Harvest Festival IdeasThis page has harvest festival ideas for you community or church. Harvest festivals are a great way to celebrate the fall season. You will find ideas and advice shared by everyday experts.
Throwing a Baby Shower?I need any ideas that anyone has about throwing a baby shower, anything you can think of. I've never given one. Much help is needed, but I'd really like to do it.
Thanks,
Ksievers
Giving Away Prizes at a Company Picnic?This is a page about giving away prizes at a company picnic. Creating activities where you give away prizes at a company picnic can be fun.
Party Themes for AdultsThis is a page about party themes for adults. Choosing a theme for your party is a great first step, it makes it easier to plan the decorations, food, or activities.
DIY Paper Birthday CrownMake a cute birthday crown for your little one. Everyone will love this DIY paper birthday crown.
13th Birthday Party Ideas for GirlsPlanning a 13th birthday party can be difficult. Your child is not really a little kid anymore, but they also aren't a teen yet. This is a page about 13th birthday party ideas for girls.
Masquerade Party Games and ActivitiesThis is a page about masquerade games and activities. Planning games and activities that complement your masquerade themed party just adds to the fun.
Can I Request Giftcards in Lieu of Gifts for a Shower?Is it inappropriate to request giftcards in lieu of gifts for a shower?
Co-ed 14th Birthday Party IdeasInviting boys and girls to your 14th birthday party is a great way to make sure it's fun and includes all your friends. This is a page about co-ed 14th birthday party ideas.
Halloween Party GamesThis is a page about Halloween party games. Games can be an important part of a successful Halloween party.
Novelty Christmas Gift IdeasThis is a page about novelty Christmas gift ideas. Novelty items make great inexpensive gifts and stocking stuffers for Christmas.
Special Birthday?What are the odds and name for my bday on 3/31/13. I turned 30.
Gifts for the Grease Monkey?Can anyone think of good gifts for my grease monkey brother? He has plenty of tools. What else could I get him?
Program for Church Dinner?This is our first we youths will organise a church dinner night, and I am in charge of how the program will look like. I don't have an idea of what to comes first, and how to go about it. I need help with ideas. Thanks!
Packing Paper Gift WrapI always have a lot of packing paper from home deliveries and thought I'd use some of it to wrap gifts for Christmas this year. The paper is very strong and also lends itself well for making 'ribbon' for gifts.
Bittersweet Pumpkin DisplayCreate a beautiful, natural autumn centerpiece using a pumpkin, dried wheat, leaves, and bittersweet. For rectangular tables you can place a smaller pumpkin on each side and arrange the wheat/grasses, leaves, and bittersweet around them as well.
Halloween Party Favors?I'm having my son's 7th birthday party a couple weeks early to make it a Halloween costume party.
Video Game Theme Party?My friend and I are throwing a Halloween party and it has a video game theme. We are trying to find blue overalls like the Mario Brothers wear. Do you know where I can get some?
Making a Skirt and Decorating It Like a Christmas Tree?Has anyone made a Christmas tree "skirt" as a joke for a holiday party? Instead of wearing the traditional Christmas sweater, I want to make a skirt out of tulle and then decorate it. I saw a picture somewhere, but can not find anything.
Costume Ideas for a Parade?My hometown does a parade every year, and it is a western type community. I need a costume idea for my nine year old niece using a bike. Any ideas?
Halloween Princess Party?How can I incorporate Halloween into my 8 year old daughters princess birthday party? Her birthday is right before Halloween and she really wants to do both.
Voodoo on the Bayou Themed Party?I am planning a Voodoo on the Bayou - Romp in the Swamp party for my daughter's 12th birthday. Any ideas or suggestions would be welcomed. I am going to shy away from the evil aspect of Voodoo, and concentrate on things like "Love Potions", palm reading, etc.
Pumpkin-Carving PartyPlan a pumpkin-carving party for your friends and family with children. Everyone brings a pumpkin and a food contribution.What a great way to open the holiday season!
Halloween Party Ideas for 13 Year Olds?I was wanting to know some good ideas on how to throw a good scary, Halloween party for my 13 year old daughter.
Locations For A Sleepover Birthday Party?Where should I have a sleepover birthday party?
4th of July JarJust in time for 4th of July. This simple painted jar with a tea light inside maks a fun centerpiece.
Fourth of July Stick FlagSimple, quick, and inexpensive
Fathers Day Paper Wallet Greeting CardHere comes June, the month where we celebrate Father's Day. As the day approaches, I have started to search for crafts that I could teach my children so that they can make a simple gift that will surely be appreciated by their father. Let's check out what I found on the first day of June, so far.
Gift Ideas for 20 Year Old Son?Any ideas for a gift for my 20 year old son? I would like ideas that are $100 or less.
100th Birthday Gift Ideas?A woman where I live is turning 100 years old. She doesn't need gifts really or money. I would like to take some thing unique to give to her for her birthday. I don't know her well at all. Thank you for any help you can give me.
A Valentine's Day Guide to Fresh Cut RosesWhen it comes to flowers and holidays, Poinsettias have Christmas and lilies own Easter. On Valentine's Day, however, few people would argue with the fact that long-stemmed roses reign supreme.
Daughter Regifting To Mother?I'm confused. My question is: how do I take it if my daughter for Christmas birthdays or events will buy everyone else and buys me, or gives me something that someone gave her and that she didn't want or something cheap. She has a husband, a good job and I am a widow with very little income, but I so go out of my way to buy her nice pricey gifts, and through this she acts so nonchalant.
Heartfelt Thank You Gift IdeasI need, from the heart, thank you gifts doubletime. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last November and my friends are throwing a huge benefit for my family on Saturday.
Setting The Thanksgiving TableSome might think we non believers are a shallow, misguided, ungrateful lot. Nothing could be farther from the truth. While we may not practice a ritualized, much commercialized form of giving thanks to a deity, we too can deeply appreciate, even be humbled by, what we have.
Midwinter Soup PartyEach midwinter I have a soup party for family and friends. I make several different kinds of soup. I might have potato soup, pea soup, bean soup, chicken or Turkey vegetable; whatever I happen to have on hand.
Cranberry Sauce Made From Dried CranberriesThis was a very easy way to make cranberry sauce. I used 2 cups of dried cranberries and 1 cup of water. I did not add any extra sugar and it was fine without it.
How to Easily Stuff and Unstuff a TurkeyOne member of my family insists on stuffing cooked in the turkey at Thanksgiving. I do that, as well as a separate casserole of stuffing. I noticed that much of the stuffing that goes into the bird gets stuck in the nooks and crannies. And it's kind of a pain to stuff the bird and have to find a way to keep it from spilling out.
Cooking Turkey in a Clay Baker?How long do you cook a turkey for in a clay baker pan? Also at what temperature?
Thank you,
Susan
Cooking Half a Turkey?Can someone tell me how to cook half a turkey?
Thanksgiving Dressing RecipesI am not a good cook but I love Thanksgiving dressing. I would like to request a recipe for what I believe is called cornbread dressing.
Thanksgiving Side DishesThanksgiving is not just about the turkey, favorite family side dishes are anticipated from year to year. As families blend, new dishes are added or substituted for old but some are nearly always included on the Thanksgiving table, like mashed potatoes, candied yams and stuffing.
Plan Ahead for Holiday MealsHosting a holiday dinner? Planning ahead is crucial! Plan your guest list, your menu, and your detailed shopping list. Plan for extra /backup food items.
Ideas for Christmas Parade Theme?I am wanting ideas for a Christmas parade float with the theme "Yesterday's Memories are Tomorrow's Treasures." Can anyone help me with ideas?
17th Birthday Party Ideas?I have no clue what to do on my 17th birthday next year. I want to have fun with friends.
Patriotic Vase Made of StrawsWith some Dollar Tree straws, glue, and a plastic cylindrical container, you can make this just in time for the 4th! This is a cool idea for kids, but a hot glue gun is used. Supervision is always recommended.
Using the Nursery Theme for the Baby ShowerI used the motif of the nursery theme for the cake, also in a frame where the beverages were being served. I got the matching gift bag. Then using baby hangers, ribbon and blue clothes pins, I hung each outfit up, tied it to the ribbon on the hanger, knotted it, then went on to the next outfit. Total of twelve hangers, leaving at the end a tied round handle dangling from the bag that said'"pull me!"'
Fabric Easter Egg Candy PouchI saw this idea in a magazine and decided to make one similar.
Birthday Where Age Matches Date and Year?My daughter turns 21 on 5/21/21. What is this birthday called?
Frying Banh Tet for the Lunar New YearOur family loves to eat banh tet, which is a Vietnamese savory sticky rice cake eaten during the Lunar New Year (Tet Nguyen Dan) but can be found sold year-round if you have a Vietnamese market in your community.
Packaging Valentine's Day GiftsDon't toss out any sturdy boxes because chances are they could be up-cycled like this into packaging for Valentine's Day.
Finding Pump A Present Instructions?Does anyone still have a Pump A Present instruction booklet or video available?
Present For a Dental StudentIs there a nice gift for a college student who wants to become a dentist? She's enthusiastic about teeth.
Planning a Work PartyParties that get employees together can be very valuable for team building and job satisfaction. Some businesses have formal dinner parties and others set up activities, like bowling, escape rooms or golf tournaments.
Turkey Napkin HolderTurkey place holder or napkin holder for kids. Take paper towel tube and cut off a 4 inch piece and then cut another 2 1/2 inch piece. Using marker, I painted the body on the tubes. You can use felt to cover or paint.
How to Safely Celebrate Thanksgiving?As COVID-19 continues to run rampant, many people are rethinking their big holiday gatherings. Some people will do something virtual. Others are keeping their gathering to just their small bubble and some are finding solace in taking the year off from the holidays. How are you planning on safely celebrating Thanksgiving this year?
Giving Money in a Pez DispenserPez is a classic holiday candy and kids love using the dispenser. If you are looking for a way to give cash that is not simply putting it into a card, you can try this trick.
Giving Cash in a Candy StorybookHere is a simple way to make giving cash a little extra special this holiday season. During Christmastime, there are always a few different candy companies that make a storybook style candy box. When I was a kid, I always got the Lifesavers book in my stocking.
Gift Money in a Candy BoxThis is a simple way to give cash as a gift. You fill the spaces in a candy box with cash and give it as if it was just a normal box of chocolates.
Transporting Helium BalloonsI buy lots of helium balloons. All of the birthday parties in my family are hosted by me, and I handle all of the decorations, party planning and food. Who doesn't love grandma's cooking!
Chocolate Cowboy HatsThese chocolate cowboy hats are a wonderful edible craft. I am making them for my nephew's birthday/Halloween party where he will be dressing up as Woody, the cowboy from Toy Story (his absolute favourite). These only take a few food items and a bit of patience. They would also be awesome for a western movie lover or a baby shower!
Red White and Blue Caps for the FourthRed, white, and blue caps, Oh My!! With three Dollar Tree caps, some buttons, and wooden stars, you can make a fun and fast craft just in time for the Fourth!
Blue Star Wall HangingI found a plastic star tray that just needed a little something. So that is what I put; just a few buttons and a hand made hanger. Simple and easy, this would be a great project for the kiddos.
Simple and Fun Burlap Wrapped Country WreathI wanted to do another one of my "make it, shoot it, share it, and reuse it" crafts. So I got out my gorgeous ribbon, which is a mix of country burlap and patriotic colors. I hope you like it.
4th of July Craft Stick Star with StreamersThe Fourth of July is right around the corner. Make these cute star ribbon hanging decorations for indoor/outdoor.
Five Minute Emergency Gift WrapMy mom got a last minute invite to an event and she needed to take a gift along. As a crafter, I always have gifts that could be given, but what to do to wrap the gift? There was no time for water colors or food colors, as I needed to make gift wrap that would dry almost instantly and would still look presentable.
Personalized Store Bought Party HatA store bought party hat with a number two added to it.It is hard to come by party hats with the age on it. Most of them are sold online and they can get expensive. This is a quick alternative.
#1 Dad Father's Day CardHere is an easy and simple Father's Day card anyone could make. There is no excuse to have to buy a store bought card especially in the circumstances we are all in right now.
Making Faux FirecrackersThese decorative firecrackers add a festive touch for a 4th of July party. They can be made with recycled materials and scraps of wrapping paper and ribbon.
Making a Felt Flower WandThis project is suitable for adults and older children. Flower shaped felt pieces make it easier for the kids to construct. This one was made as a gift for Mother's Day. The steps and photos follow.
Making an Americana Ball WreathThis scrap fabric strip and twine ball wreath is a winner. It can be done in the Americana colors shown or in you choice of colors to display for various seasons or occasions. The full project follows.
Repurposed Victoria's Secret Shopping BagPaper shopping bags from your favorite shops can be repurposed into attractive gift bags for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day. The craft project included on this page will show you how.
