You don't need to be Martha Stewart to throw a stylish New Year's party. In fact, even if you're pressed for time—and cash—with these tips, you can put together a beautiful and memorable cocktails. Many of these ideas require nothing more than a a few cheap accessories that you may already have hidden away in your closet. You'll save hundreds of dollars on a party planner, and … [Read more...] about Secrets to an Elegant New Year’s Party
Blessing a New Home
House blessings are a normal part of the whole process of acquiring a new home. For religious people, a house blessing takes on the form of a religious ritual, while for those who are not religious, it is a secular tradition. But regardless of whether it takes on a religious undertone or not, a house blessing is a memorable affair that serves to give the new homeowners a … [Read more...] about Blessing a New Home
7 Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas
Holidays should make you happy, not broke. And though holiday decorations—wreaths, lights, tree ornaments, and the assortment of snowglobes, dancing Santas and Nativity scenes—certainly help set a merry mood today, you won't feel that merry when your credit card bill arrives. Here are some money saving tips so you can decorate your home on a small budget. Like all other … [Read more...] about 7 Cheap Holiday Decorating Ideas
How to Child-proof Your Oven
Your home is a haven for you and your family. But let's face it, it is also filled with many things that could be potentially dangerous to your children. Stairs, electrical outlets, table corners, glass doors and heavy objects are just some of the things that could harm your baby, toddler or child. The parenting skill is really to prevent any accidents from happening by being … [Read more...] about How to Child-proof Your Oven
How to Choose and Carve a Pumpkin
What's Halloween without Jack O'Lanterns? But pumpkins don't come with a smiling face. The big Halloween challenge is to turn what is, essentially, a very large and hard vegetable into a carved masterpiece—preferably without cutting off a finger. Here is a simple, straightforward and most importantly, safe guide to carving Halloween pumpkins. We've also included tips on … [Read more...] about How to Choose and Carve a Pumpkin