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Tomato Container Gardens

By Mary Hanna

Tomato container gardens are an alternative to a traditional tomato garden. Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables, well in this case fruits, of people around the world. They can be used in so many ways, in a salad or to make a sauce for pasta and a myriad of other ways in your culinary pursuits. » Read more

How To Build An Outdoor Waterfall

by Anne Clarke The beautiful ambiance of an outdoor waterfall is virtually always a refreshing experience for both the mind and spirit. As a matter of fact, elegant and elaborate waterfalls have been around throughout history as outdoor décor for nobility and other important figures in the past. When you install a beautiful waterfall in your own garden, it will be the very best home project you ever take on » Read more

Valentine's Day Heart Wreath

By Michelle Waite

Supplies needed for this craft: 6 wood hearts red paint tacky glue paint brush stickers mod podge » Read more

Handmade Christmas Tree Decorations

Kids love to help decorate the tree at Christmas time, and chances are they’ll love it even more if they made some of the decorations themselves. Give them a chance to express themselves with some of these easy craft ideas for handmade ornaments: Gift Box Ornaments Ages 3 to 10 Skill level: Easy to medium Materials needed: Small boxes such as those from bandages, baking soda, or jewelry; wrapping paper, scissors, tape, colorful ribbon, silver elastic cord. Take each box and wrap it up with wrapping paper. » Read more

Christmas Ornaments

Use your child's (or pet's) pictures to make your own Christmas tree ornaments. Give your ornaments a personal touch by adding your own decorative accents. » Read more

Simple Holiday Decorating With Glitter

Nature understands the importance of sparkle, particularly in winter, when the landscape is bewitchingly monochromatic. Think of the tiny rainbows glinting on an icicle or the sugary sparkles in snow, then imagine how flat everything would look without the twinkle. Indoors, the glittering edges and muted hues of winter can be wonderfully evocative. They can remind you of a frosty Christmas morning long ago. » Read more

Safe Holiday Decorating Tips

Holiday decorating has become the norm in many neighborhoods across the nation. Community decorating contests have made lighting up the night skies during the month of December a new way to join our neighbors in celebration. For others, setting up both simple and elaborate light or miniature decorative displays in their yards and homes has become a tradition in itself. » Read more

Make Your Own Mini Christmas Tree

Mini Christmas trees are the perfect decor for celebrating the holidays. With a few simple steps you can have a decoration to last forever. You can add your own personal touches to this by making your own ornaments and decorations. » Read more

Make Your Own Christmas Stockings

Planning to hang stockings by the fireplace at Christmastime? This year, start a new tradition for you and your kids by creating your own Christmas stockings. Best of all, if you make them yourself, you don’t have to stick with the standard red stocking format. You can personalize them to reflect each family member’s interests, from ice skates to flip-flops. » Read more

Easy Holiday Crafts for Kids

The holiday season is a great time to get creative, and it’s even more fun when the kids are involved. Try a few of these simple crafts to get your whole family into the holiday spirit: » Read more