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Summer is here, which means the kids are home more often than not. Even you might be itching to go to the brewery, to garden or to clean out your house. Between snacks at the playground, barbeques with friends and on-the-go...

The holidays are upon us. It’s a special time of the year to enjoy the company of family and friends, bake up treats and create crafting memories. Whether the entire family takes part or it’s a passion project for one,...

Knitters have long known about the health benefits of their hobby: reduced depression, anxiety and blood pressure and an increased sense of wellbeing, to name a few...

If you look at candy wrappers as nothing more than food waste, it’s time to get the creative juices flowing! While you’re busy noshing on a chewy Starburst, enjoying a bite of dark chocolate with a cup of tea, or discussing...

‘Tis the season of colorful landscapes, on the trees and on the ground. While you may have a native hillside that flows through the cycles of the seasons without intervention, if you have a lawn with trees, the season equates...

As the days get shorter and colder and the nights grow long, people tend to want to make their homes feel cozier. One of the quickest ways to do so is with candles, so now is the perfect time to consider making your own....

The tie-dye look was once incredibly trendy. Then, it became retro. Now, it's classic. Tie-dye is fun, bright and colorful, and when you don't know what to match with what or which piece should go with another, tie-dye is...

Fall is a great time to bust out new decorations, but you don’t have to break the bank to make your house stand out. Making DIY fall decor is a great way to save money and help the environment at the same time. From floating...

With the house buzzing and everyone preparing for a busy back-to-school season, you can count on multiple trips to your local office supply store to pick up new notebooks, pencil cases, and a list of other items for the new...

 

  February 2nd has had special ___ since ancient times: celebrated as Imbolc by the Celts, and more recently as Candlemas by Christians, it's also commonly known as Groundhog Day...

Step One:  Gather your materials Old Christmas cards Colorful paper or card stock Twine, string, yarn or thin ribbon Double-sided tape Ruler Pen Scissors Needle and thread Step Two:  Prepare the Christmas Cards Snip the...

The creative team has made a wide array of artistic projects ranging from miniature steam boats to children's pinwheels. Marc (aka 'Tinplate Dad") began working in this medium about 15 years ago, while his daughter (Tinplate...

The Easter egg hunt is what most kids look forward to the most on this festive Spring holiday, but what's not so fun is what happens to the brightly colored plastic eggs once the weekend ends...

Photo © Third Floor Design Studio So, you're trapped indoors because it's -90 outside, and you're going a little stir crazy. How can you combat the cabin fever that drives so many people up the wall at this time of year?...