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For those who like to celebrate the lesser know holidays (such as Talk Like a Pirate Day), we've got lots of ideas and suggestions.

How To Think of Good Gift Ideas

 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2008
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By Bronwyn Harris
Have you ever been totally stumped when it is time for holiday gift giving?  Baffled at what to do for someone's birthday?  Many of us do not know what to get for our closes...

How To Make a Bunny Rabbit Cake

 
 
 
 
 
June 24, 2008
By Cassandra Seveny
For a little fun in the springtime, consider adding a Bunny Rabbit Cake to your dessert plans. This simple-to-follow plan will be fun for you and the kids. You'll be sure to have...

How To Plan a Mother's Day Party

 
 
 
 
 
June 12, 2008
By jaden jade
Thinking of planning a party for your mom, grandmother or maybe an auntie for Mother’s Day this year? Well, here are a couple of ideas that might help you as you plan your...

How To Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs

 
 
 
 
 
March 10, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
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.

How To Celebrate International Women's Day

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
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By Mary Norton
Women's Day has now become global and has been designated as a national holiday in countries which recognize that in so many ways, the real heroes of our time are not the newsmakers,...

How To Make Valentine's Day Special WITHOUT a Special Guy

 
 
 
 
 
January 11, 2008
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By Lora Somoza
No date for V-Day? No Problem! Take charge and have a great night.

How To Wrap Gifts the Eco-Friendly Way

 
 
 
 
 
December 14, 2007
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By Kathy Steinemann
Double packaging, some commercial dyes, and chemical-laced packing materials are not eco-friendly. What can you do to lessen the impact?

How To Not Be Embarrassed by Your Relatives During the Holidays

 
 
 
 
 
December 6, 2007
By Maria McBride
This article will help people prepare themselves with answers to those embarrassing questions that are asked at family gatherings. Everyone can relate to what I am talking about.

How To Buy a Gift for Someone Who Has Everything

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2007
By John L. McKinley
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.

How To Buy Videogames as Gifts

 
 
 
 
 
November 28, 2007
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By Debbie Timmins
There are lots of factors you need to consider when buying a videogame for someone else. This article will show you where to look.

How To Buy a Cigar as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 21, 2007
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By Frank Hadley
The world of cigars can take a lifetime to understand, so it only makes sense that looking at this world from the outside can be overwhelming. If your man smokes cigars, buying...

How To Celebrate "Buy Nothing Day"

 
 
 
 
 
November 13, 2007
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By Ron Khare
Traditionally celebrated on the busiest shopping day of the year - November 23, the day after Thanksgiving - Buy Nothing Day is a "holiday" to help us remember that "buying stuff"...

How To Talk Like a Pirate

 
 
 
 
 
September 15, 2007
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By Capt. Bottleneck Bill Beardsley
Avast, me hearties! Yer dutiful Cap’n invites ye t' lend yer ear t’ his words o’ wisdom. Let none o’ ye doubt me words, ‘pon pain o’ death! Aye, this be the best...

How To Be a Pirate Wench

 
 
 
 
 
September 14, 2007
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By Angelica Swordplayer
While your pirate heaves ho, you’ll be heaving your bosom. Here are a few tips on how to let your inner wench seize the day:

How To Stay Safe Around Fireworks

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2007
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By Brian McDonald
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...

How To Find a Mother's Day Gift from the Kids

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2007
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By Denise Oliveri
Kids love to give gifts almost as much as they like receiving them! It gives them a sense of independence and accomplishment and helps to make them feel good about making someone...

How To Find the Perfect Mother's Day Gift

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2007
By B. Danesco
It's that Sunday in May when the country stops to appreciate mom. You're trying to find the perfect gift but all you've got now is one mother of a problem. How do you...

How To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2007
By B. Danesco
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick's Day, the green-themed holiday known for its celebration of Irish culture and myth. From parties to parades, there are...

How To Celebrate Mother's Day with Your Mom

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2007
By B. Danesco
Most moms would like nothing better for Mother's Day than the chance to spend time with their kids. If you live close enough to see your mom on Mother's Day, there are...

How To Understand Ash Wednesday

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2007
By W.J. R.
Counting backward forty days from Easter (with the exception of Sundays) is Ash Wednesday, a Christian Holiday which marks the beginning of Lent. To understand Ash Wednesday,...

How To Dye Easter Eggs

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2007
By W.J. R.
The process of dying Easter eggs can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. It can be a fun, kid-friendly activity, or a serious, quiet artistic endeavor. Either...

How To Plan a St. Patrick's Day Party

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2007
By Carrissa Larsen
St. Patrick's Day is a great time for everyone to let loose and be "a little Irish." Throwing a St. Patrick's Day party for friends and family is the perfect...

How To Find the Perfect Father's Day Gift

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2007
By Victoria Miller
Whether the father you are buying for is your dad or your husband, finding the perfect Father's Day gift can be quite a task. The gift should convey how much this dad means...

How To Celebrate Father's Day with Your Dad

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2007
By Victoria Miller
Father's Day is a wonderful time to show your father--or any father figure-- how much he means to you. Traditionally celebrated on the third Sunday in June, Father's Day...

How To Plan a Valentine's Day Date

 
 
 
 
 
January 15, 2007
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By Vanessa Raymond
Valentine's Day can be a great way to ascertain your standing with a woman simply by seeing how she responds to your request for a date. Below are some tips to help you plan a...

How To Find the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift

 
 
 
 
 
January 12, 2007
By Kara Williams
Do you feel the pressure yet? Once New Year's Day has passed, it's not unusual to find Valentine's Day paraphernalia on store shelves-from bags of candy hearts to red-and-white...

How To Make a Valentine's Day Gift Basket

 
 
 
 
 
January 12, 2007
By Carrissa Larsen
A Valentine's Day gift basket is a great way to show someone how much you care about them on this holiday devoted to love. A handmade gift basket is especially personal and...

How To Find Holiday Sales

 
 
 
 
 
November 25, 2006
By B. Danesco
Whether you're a shopping addict who can't get enough of sale prices or a shop-a-phobe who wants to get in, get out, and get home, you're probably still looking for a good deal...

How To Understand Easter

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
By Robin Shreeves
Easter is the Christian celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It may seem unusual to celebrate a death, and if death had been the end of Jesus, there would...
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