Save Big on School Supplies: Nifty Tips for Parents

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18 Easy Toys You Can Make at Home

Cardboard BoxesTurn an empty large appliance box on its side and let the kids use it as a garage for their wheeled vehicles. They can also use a smaller box as a garage for miniature cars, trucks, and...Full Article

Great Birthday Party Ideas

BalloonsHows this for an imaginative invitation? Inflate a balloon (for sanitary purposes, use an electric pump, if possible). Pinch off the end, but dont tie a knot in it. Write your invitation detai...Full Article

Tips for Road Trips

Baby WipesBaby wipes can be used for more than just cleaning babies bottoms. Theyre great for wiping your hands after pumping gas, mopping up small spills in the car, and cooling your sweaty brow afte...Full Article

Tips for Camping and Cookouts

Aluminum FoilYoure about to relax in your backyard with a well-deserved glass of lemonade or soda pop. Suddenly bees start buzzing around your drink -- which they view as sweet nectar. Keep them away ...Full Article

Fishing Solutions

Alka-SeltzerAll avid anglers know fish are attracted to bubbles. If you are using a hollow plastic tube jig on your line, just break off a piece of Alka-Seltzer and slip it into the tube. The jig will...Full Article

A Brief History of Japanese Daruma Dolls

Daruma dolls are representations of the historical Indian priest Bodhidharma, a sage who traveled throughout Japan and China in the 5th or 6th century AD. Bodhidharma is credited with establishing Cha...Full Article

History of Kokeshi Wooden Dolls from Japan

Little is known of the early history of Kokeshi Japanese Wooden Dolls. One school of thought believes that Kokeshi dolls have their origins in the practice of spiritualist religion. Wooden dolls were ...Full Article

Antiques - The Modern Day Treasure Hunt

In todays world, everything thats old can be described as antiques and generally speaking thats quite true. A product is considered to be an antique if it is over a hundred years old or is rare enough...Full Article

Molding Leather Armor

In order to mould leather armor, soak it in water until it becomes pliable and soft. Then place it in the mould until it dries and hardens.Cuir BouilliThe application of heat will make the leather ha...Full Article

Sewing - A Wonderful Pastime

To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used were to measure from ankle to dirt and chop off the animal skin so that it would not drag on the ground. Now you can get sewing patterns f...Full Article

Green Thumb Not Required

Ah, the sweet smell of fresh flowers, herbs and fruit. But what if you dont have room for a flower garden or a fruit tree? What about if you always over or under water your herb garden? What happens w...Full Article

Genealogy - Why You Should Get Involved in Your Family History

A few years ago I read a statistic that said that genealogy was the second largest hobby in the United States - second only to gardening. It was no surprise to me as I have been finding and documentin...Full Article

Aromatherapy Candles - How to Select the Right Scent

Feel sad, tired, or a little bit stressed? Something as simple as an aromatherapy candle could help you relax and feel happier. But not all scented candles have this effect. Lets find out how to selec...Full Article

How to Make Gel Candles - 11 Easy Steps

Do you love burning beautiful, scented candles? And do you know that you can easily make them yourself? It is exciting and not at all difficult. Here are 12 easy steps to creating unique candles that ...Full Article

Production and Pricing of Craft Show Items

This is where you can really make or break your craft showcareer. Being able to produce quality crafts as efficiently andaffordably as possible is the key to making a tidy profit fromcraft shows.How ...Full Article

How Could Your Hobby be the Key to Financial Success?

Virtually everyone has the knowledge they need to make a fortune. Everyone has an interest, hobby or has knowledge about a particular subject. It could be anything, and I really mean anything! From...Full Article

10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too!

Crafting with young children really isnt about creating something in particular. Most young children dont have the foresight to see what a project is going to be.For young children its more important...Full Article

Mixed Media Collage - Make The Pieces of Your Life Sing!

According to the dictionary, collage art is an artistic composition made of various materials (as paper, cloth or wood) glued on a surface. The word comes from the French word coller, meaning to glue ...Full Article

The Proper Use of Comic Book Supplies Will Help You Maintain a Top-Notch Collection

If you want to keep your comic book collection in tiptopshape, comic book supplies will become part of yourcollecting life. As soon as a magazine is printed there arenatural environmental forces going...Full Article