How to Make a Homemade Spartan Costume

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A Spartan, the legendary warrior in the Greco-Persian Wars, made famous through films such as 300, translates well into a powerful and masculine costume. The costume itself can be created through many items found in your own home, or through a few small purchases at your local thrift or fabric store

Photo Christmas Cards - 7 Unique Ideas For This Year's Holiday Card

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Your friends, relatives and neighbors are eagerly looking forward to your annual Christmas photo cards.But how do you make this year's holiday card really fresh and original? Here are seven ideas to help you make your new photo Christmas cards stand out.

Destress Your Holidays by Mapping Out Your Calendar

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Unless you plan out your holiday calendar, you can find yourself tossed around by everyone else's agendas, priorities and events. You end up going to events that have no meaning to you and bypass those things you'd rather do! By determining what is important to you and your family, you wil

The Perfect Christmas Gift For Every Adult

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What do you buy the man or woman in your life who seems impossible to buy for or who always guesses what you bought? What is the one gift you can give they will never see coming? A letter from Santa C

How do I Find Pirates Tickets?

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Baseball fans can have a blast attending a game for their favorite team. For example, if your favorite team is the Pittsburgh Pirates, you can find tickets to see them play on the road or right in PNC Park. There are many different options for finding tickets to a Pittsburgh Pirates game, so if you

Halloween Scrapbook Paper - What Exactly Would You Need?

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Making a Halloween scrapbook during the Halloween season is a great idea but you need to know where to go and buy the right paper for the scrapbook. This article will help you out.

Creative Gift Ideas for a 40th Birthday

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Gifts for a 40th birthday need not be black or morose.birthday image by Photoeyes from Fotolia.comWhen you're brainstorming an idea of a 40th birthday gift, avoid the too-common traps of a black t-shirt, mug or tote bag. Turning 40 is cause for a celebration and should be honored with...

How to Make Homemade Mermaid Tails

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The most important feature of any homemade mermaid costume is the tail. A good tail should be fish-like, yet curvy and feminine; it also must be easy to walk in. This seemingly complicated feat of sewing needn't be difficult at all if you make your tail by altering old, existing garments. Create a c

How to Make a Homemade iPhone Dock

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IPhone accessories can be an extra expense on top of the handset and contract. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on a docking station for your iPhone, you can make one at home using everyday items. With the iPhone CD or DVD dock, you also get to recycle old or unused CDs and turn them into a

Things to Talk About at a Dinner Party

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Being a terrific dinner party guest requires more than showing up on time, bringing a hostess gift and writing a thank you note the next day. Engaging the hosts and guests in interesting and lively conversation ranks high on the importance scale. If you tend to freeze up or draw a blank in social se

Costumes for Halloween That Can Be Made at Home

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Buying a Halloween costume is convenient when you have money to spare, but you can create a range of fun costumes at home. Use household items to create an original or classic design. Your costume is sure to be original as no one else can duplicate a style you create by hand.Trash BagUse...

Italian Theme Ideas

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An Italian theme can lend a vibrant, festive atmosphere to a party or gathering. By using food, decorations and music that evoke imagery of rolling Tuscan hills and rowdy Italian family dinners, you can create an atmosphere that makes guests feel like they are dining in a rustic villa.

Display Ideas for August

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Whether you plan to set up an August-inspired display in a busy shopfront or in a quiet library, the month offers a variety of different holidays, celebrations and events that should help you choose an appropriate theme. Consider the purpose of your display to narrow down your theme choices; for ins

Top Songs for the Holiday

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Christmas songs are embedded in our holiday traditions.Chances are you have dozens of holidays hits memorized.Everyone has a favorite.Do you agree with our top 10 of all-time favorite Christmas carols?

How to Make a Glass Snowman Ornament

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Consider the snowman for your next holiday ornament craft project. Snowmen are classic wintertime icons recognizable by their carrot noses, and coal eyes and smiles. There are many stories about the first snowman. One charming tale takes place in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The story goes that on Januar

Good Christmas Gifts for Teenage Girls

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Teen girls can be hard to shop for, but there are plenty of things they'll love.teen at christmas image by Katrina Miller from Fotolia.comTeenage girls can be a difficult breed when it comes to picking the perfect Christmas gift. Some like to follow the latest trends when it comes to...

How to Make a Bay Leaf Garland

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Bay leaf is a fragrant herb used in stews, soups and even a nice pot of chicken and dumplings. For years, handy crafters have been using bay leaves to decorate with. You don't have to be an expert to make a bay leaf garland yourself. With the right tools and plenty of the fragrant leaves you can ma

How to Make a Double Ribbon Halloween Corsage Bow

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Double ribbon corsage bows are a pretty addition to your Halloween outfit. You can wear these alone or with a scary floral piece. Make a bunch of these double ribbon bows for your Halloween corsages and decor.

Christmas Gift Ideas for a 21-Year-Old Man

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Keep the interests of a 21-year-old in mind when selecting a gift.happy young man. image by Yuri Bizgaimer from Fotolia.comOne of the most challenging aspects of the Christmas season is finding that perfect gift for everyone. If you have a 21-year-old man in your life, whether he's your...

Homemade Christmas Yarn Snowflakes

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Christmas and snowflakes go hand in hand. Snowflakes can be seen decorating windows, Christmas trees and stores. Some snowflakes are made of paper, some of ceramic, many with glitter, but some of the nicest snowflakes are created using yarn. Yarn snowflakes can be designed by young children using si