August 13, 2008
Your daughter and her husband or that favorite daughter-in-law and son live a day's travel time away – and she is going to have a baby. Many of her friends and family live closer...
July 27, 2008
Decorating for a baby shower can have limited options. For a fun and creative decoration, consider making a diaper cake. Creating this cake lets you gift the new mom with items...
March 10, 2008
Ukrainian Easter eggs have been a tradition for centuries. Each egg in fact represents best wishes for friends and neighbors, especially when you hand them out as gifts.
February 5, 2008
Here are some safety considerations for plant care, gardening and botany lessons with children at home or in a school or classroom garden.
January 18, 2008
Moving can be stressful enough for adults. But when children are involved, it's important to consider the stress that can impact them and to address it so moving is easier for...
January 2, 2008
This articles gives you some guidelines to make sure that you are able to successfully keep your resolutions and get out of your bad habits.
December 31, 2007
As the New Year approaches, resolutions are on your mind. How to make it easier to stay focused on your resolutions and realizing each and everyone of them? Simple! Visualize them...physically!...
December 14, 2007
Buying Valentine's Day flowers for your loved one should be a thoughtful process. Don't wait until the last minute to go flower shopping.
December 2, 2007
Children can sometimes be a pain to deal with during the Christmas season. Use a few of these tips to make your holiday season an enjoyable experience for everyone in your household.
November 30, 2007
Shopping for a gift can be difficult when buying for someone who has everything. These tips can help save time in finding the perfect gift.
November 29, 2007
There are virtually endless ways to decorate a Christmas tree. From traditional to modern, simple to elaborate, Christmas tree ornaments reflect the personalities of the families...
October 25, 2007
Baby showers are a great way to save money on all the items your new baby needs before coming into the world. But planning one takes a little bit of effort. This article will make...
September 24, 2007
Do's and don'ts for selecting quality flatware that is dishwasher safe, sturdy, well-made and affordable. Style, brand and design detail suggestions as well as cost saving options...
April 23, 2007
Ah, the smell of gunpowder hanging in the air on the Fourth of July... the crackling and sparkling, the giant displays that light up clouds of smoke, the tar marks and refuse strewn...
February 16, 2007
You've made all the necessary preparations for a soiree to remember - Cornish game hens, a peat fire burning unobtrusively in the fireplace, and the finest Washington State wines...
February 14, 2007
Graduation is a festive occasion - and one with surprisingly few rules when it comes to what you wear. While what you wear under your gown may not seem important, graduation is...
February 7, 2007
Congratulations - you or your child finally graduated! Or maybe it's a close friend who is the graduate. No matter who is graduating, you will want to take pictures of...
January 11, 2007
The perfect snowball... when you've made it, you'll know. It's unmistakable - that perfect weight and texture for packing, the ease on the elbow as you throw it, splattering...
January 9, 2007
We've all been burned (figuratively) by lousy campfires in the past. Perhaps because making fires is such an age-old human endeavor, failing to make a good one can be a humbling...
November 28, 2006
Have you ever been to a party and seen a disco ball hanging from the ceiling? You might have thought to yourself, "I can't believe there's a disco ball here! It...
November 5, 2006
When you step outside, you can feel the nip of winter in the air. If you listen very, very closely, you can almost hear the jingle of Santa's sleigh bells in the distance. You...
October 27, 2006
Everyone has a picture in their mind of what an ideal family holiday should be. Usually this involves lots of family members of all ages sitting around a large table, eating,...
October 20, 2006
Having a baby will completely change the way you look at the holidays. There are a lot of things that will be much more fun than they were pre-baby, but also some things that...
October 18, 2006
Buying Christmas gifts for grandparents can be a bit tricky. More than likely, they don't need any of the typically "useful" gifts, but on the other hand, you don't...
September 12, 2006
Packing for a family vacation at the beach can be an overwhelming task, but if you're organized you can get the job done in no time at all. Here are some tips on how to pack for...
July 19, 2006
Many religions have a ceremony to introduce their children into their church and community. Depending on your religious affiliation, this may be called a christening, a naming...
July 8, 2006
If you are looking to make your family reunion an unforgettable event, you should start with a sharp looking invitation. You can go to the store and buy them readymade, but in...
June 24, 2006
Family reunion cruises have become a popular way for families to reconnect and enjoy an exciting vacation together. Cruises offer a variety of fun things to do, great places...
June 4, 2006
A 25th wedding anniversary is a momentous occasion. Often, people choose to celebrate this "silver" anniversary with a party. This useful guide will outline everything...
May 21, 2006
Moving into a new and larger home can often give the new occupants an empty feeling. The house literally feels empty. A housewarming party will fill the house with family and...
May 21, 2006
Throwing a graduation party is often an honor for a proud parent as well as one of the most memorable life moments for the graduate. As parents you will want to give your graduate...
May 21, 2006
The only thing cooler for a kid than having a party, is having a party that is personalized with her name and other important information. This guide will help you order personalized...
May 20, 2006
Statistics say that teens are most likely to consume alcohol and participate in inappropriate activities during parties. It is also a known fact that too much parental participation...
May 20, 2006
For many girls, having a sweet sixteen party is second only to their plans for a future wedding. Whether you are planning a sweet sixteen party, or a Quinceanera, here is a guide...
May 18, 2006
Whether you are hosting a baby shower or just attending one, you may want to use a baby shower poem. We'll help you find the best assortments of free poems online as well as providing...
May 17, 2006
Most of us look forward to the day when we will be able to retire. No more alarm clocks, no more overtime, and no more answering to the boss. Retirement is freedom -- and a wonderful...
May 17, 2006
Everybody loves a good party. What could be more fun than a festive gathering of friends and family? Landmark birthdays are often the times when adults choose to have a birthday...
May 16, 2006
Everybody loves a party, and kids are no exception. Festive decorations, yummy food, tons of balloons and of course, fun party games, help to make the day memorable. If it's...
May 15, 2006
Graduations are wonderful causes for celebration. Whether from junior high, high school, or college, graduation marks academic advancement and deserves recognition. Graduation...
May 13, 2006
Ahhh the summer pool party...the staple to summer fun! There are many things to keep in mind when throwing a pool party! You will want to have everything possible to make the...
May 12, 2006
A baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to honor an expectant mother and help to welcome her to the world of motherhood. The gifts are for the baby, but the day is all about Mom....
May 11, 2006
Planning a party for children? You'll need kid-friendly food, a few games to play and festive decorations. Are you also hosting the party? In that case, you'll need a good...
May 9, 2006
It is that time of year again when students in high school, college, graduate school, law school and medical school are all graduating. That means it is time to start planning...
May 9, 2006
Family reunions are wonderful opportunities for family members to talk about old times, catch up on each other's lives and have a little fun together. If you are planning a reunion...
May 9, 2006
A baby shower is a wonderful event for any new or expectant mother. Still, there are many guidelines and unspoken rules regarding the practice of baby showers--from who should...
May 8, 2006
A 50th wedding anniversary is a big milestone for any married couple. The 50th wedding anniversary is often known as the Golden Anniversary--and it should be celebrated with family,...
May 7, 2006
If you are throwing a graduation party either for yourself or for a family member or close friend, you may want to do some advance planning to determine some of the logistics of...
May 7, 2006
Taking a family portrait is a wonderful way to preserve a moment of your family's history. Since the portrait is likely to last for generations, you'll want to do all that you...
May 5, 2006
When planning a family reunion, there are many tasks to handle. Once the location has been secured, the invitations mailed and the menu chosen, you are well on your way. You do...
May 2, 2006
Finding Bat Mitzvah party favors can seem like an arduous process. However, with just a little bit of determination and a little bit of time, you can find the perfect favors...
