The Real Secret to Finding a Unique Halloween Costume

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A hugely popular and very important part of the year's social activities, Halloween parties are fun filled, costumed events.Trying to decide just what costume you are going to wear to the party, however, tends to be a little less fun and much more frustrating than actually attending.

Nutcracker Cast Party Ideas

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"The Nutcracker" ballet is a favorite for the Christmas season, and generally features a cast that ranges from beginning to advanced dancers. The cast party, which celebrates that achievements and hard work of the dancers, should therefore include activities that cater to many age groups. Keep the f

How to Make Window Clings at Home

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Window clings are a simple way to decorate your home, especially for the holidays. Stores put out window clings for just about every holiday. Making them at home is easy and a craft kids will enjoy so let them create their own window clings in shapes and designs they choose themselves.

How to Dress Like the Joker for Halloween

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Heath Ledger's deranged "Joker" from "Dark Knight" is perfect for Halloween. His costume is frighteningly unkempt with pieces deliberately worn around the edges. This Joker has a dark and menacing image, contrasting with his cinema predecessors. According to the AOL Moviefone Poll, Ledger was voted

How to Use a Bud Light Mini Keg

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Budweiser has been around since 1876, and introduced its lower-calorie Bud Light in 1982. Mini kegs are increasingly common around the U.S. as the price of alcohol increases. Many major beer manufacturers, such as Budweiser, offer mini kegs for the consumer. These kegs are small enough to fit your r

Personalized Gifts

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A personalized gift is a way to ensure that your gift stands out from the rest. Personalized gifts can be given for anniversaries, weddings, graduations, birthdays or the birth of a new baby. Pictures, names, special dates and memorable quotes can all be engraved or embroidered on a variety of gifts

A Simple Way to Make a Barney Costume

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Ever since the first episode of Barney and Friends hit the scene in 1992, the huge, purple dinosaur has been a beloved friend to kids everywhere. Ten years on PBS has broadened Barney's audience and many kids enjoy dressing up like the favorite dinosaur. You can find a simple way to make a Barney co

Last Minute Christmas Present Ideas - Seven Secrets to Getting the Perfect Gift at the Last Minute

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Are you looking for last minute Christmas gift ideas? Don't let the deadline pressure blind your view. Read on for seven strategies for finding perfect gifts for your loved ones.

How to Decorate Werewolf Cupcakes for Halloween

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Werewolf cupcakes are easy to make for a Halloween party or for your next scary movie night. Werewolf cupcakes start with chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing. Add assorted candies to make the howling mouth, ears, hair and eyes. With not much effort, your cupcakes can be used as a centerpiece for

How to Dress for a St. Patrick's Day Festival

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St. Patrick's Day is a day of remembrance and celebration of all things Irish around the world. March 17th is celebrated with festivals, parades, and partygoers wearing the green. The shade has been Ireland's national color since the 19th century, to coincide with the fields and valleys that gave Ir

About the Flag of Puerto Rico

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The Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, a former Spanish colony, designed its flag in the image of the Cuban flag more than 100 years ago. Since then, many changes have taken place in Puerto Rico's government and international relations. Now a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico still uses the same flag that w

Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree

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You've always wanted the perfect Christmas and to you, the perfect Christmas comes complete with a perfect Christmas tree. Have any ideas on how to decorate it? Well, don't fret. Christmas tree decorating isn't rocket science. There are just a few simple guidelines for you to follow i

Green & White Themes for a Quinceanera

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A quinceanera is the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday and symbolizes the transition from childhood to womanhood. The right theme for a quinceanera incorporates the favorite colors of the birthday girl. For the girl who loves green and white, this means building a party around a secondary c

Sweet Sixteen Candy Gifts

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Arrange colorful lollipops into a bouquet for a showy and tasty birthday gift.Lew Robertson/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesPut the sweetness back in Sweet Sixteen with an unusual gift made of candy. Combine candy with a more substantial gift or present it by itself. A little bit of...

The Funniest Halloween Costumes

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One of the enjoyable things about Halloween is dressing up in any type of costume you want. Some people like to wear scary costumes on Halloween and others like to wear funny costumes. Funny costumes can be truly entertaining and as much fun for those observing the costume as for the person who's we

Great Christmas Letters With a Personalized Touch

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It's that time of year again, time to gather up all of the news of the year and start working on your family Christmas letter. You can start with one basic letter and adapt it to fit the style needed for the intended recipients.

Top Ten Things to Put in Children's Easter Baskets

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The Easter basket is the quintessential symbol of the religious holiday that takes place two days after Good Friday each year. Well, that and the Easter Bunny. Easter baskets, overflowing with chocola

How to Decorate with Christmas Decor

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When decorating for Christmas, think first about the kind of feeling you want to create for yourself and your guests. If you want a kitschy, retro feeling, use lots of colored lights and quirky accents like antique Santa figurines. For a homey, casual atmosphere use white lights and natural accents,

How to Modify Halloween Tombstones

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The historical roots of Halloween in America include the belief that ghosts would come back to life on Halloween (see reference 1). Because of this belief, many Americans today will decorate the outside of their homes to resemble a graveyard complete with tombstones. Decorating your yard with person

How to Make a Mardi Gras Costume

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Before the Lenten season begins, Catholics around the world put on carnivals. One of the most popular carnivals, Mardi Gras, takes place in New Orleans. During Mardi Gras, people invade the streets of New Orleans wearing wild and attention-grabbing attire such as peculiar headpieces and masks. Becau