I love scrapbooking, but as a busy working mom, I can only grab half an hour here and there to make my layouts. These scrapbooking shortcuts have not only enabled me to finish my children’s albums, but also have ended up saving me lots of money, since I don’t buy supplies I need—and use everything [...]
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What to do when your child wants to quit a sport
Your child announces that he wants to give up his martial arts lessons or quit his school soccer team. He says it’s not fun, he wants to try something else. Do you give in and respect his choices, or do you insist that he stick it out? Here are some things you may want to [...]
Military achievement unlocked!
Avid gamers will spend hours working to unlock certain game achievements. But we raise our hands in salute to the military, who will spend years working to earn these medals and accomplishments. For example, they must master specialized weapons, or withstand the harshest elements (one achievement requires spending two weeks in subzero temperatures in Antarctica!). [...]
Thanksgiving party ideas
Throwing a thanksgiving party? These unique and meaningful Thanksgiving party ideas will make your celebration extra special. Find something to entertain kids, or to help even adults become kids-at-heart. You’ll also be able to collect sweet mementos that you can put into scrapbooks!
Sims 3: how to keep your sims happy
One of the best things about playing Sims 3 is that you get to play “God” to your sim—managing his life and his aspirations so he can achieve his big dream and still stay (reasonably) happy every day. But unlike our own lives, there are great cheats and shortcuts that will set up your sim [...]
Common Mistakes when Setting Up a Home Theater
Home theaters have become very popular over the last few years. And it’s not really surprising, it has democratized the theatrical experience for people, allowing them to enjoy movies with almost the same visceral experience they get inside the theater – without having to worry about parking, sticky seats and annoying people. With a growing [...]
Fun drawing exercises for you and your child
I always thought that drawing was a skill you were just born with. Either you were good at it, or (like me) you just plain sucked. I envied those who could draw well, especially when i saw the beautiful art journals of an artist friend. I liked writing and journaling and wanted to express myself [...]
How to find the right bike for you
A bike is one of the best ways to stay fit. You can get a good workout while enjoying the outdoors, exploring your area, bonding with fellow bikers, or “getting away” and enjoying some much-needed me time. But how do you find the right bike? Just like a good pair of running shoes, a bike [...]
How to organize collage images
Do you collect pictures for collages? Maybe you’re a mother of young kids, who’s always on the lookout for pictures to use for craft activities or school projects. Or you could be an artist, who enjoys art journaling or mixed media. Either way, you probably have entire drawers filled with photos, papers and ephemera. The [...]
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