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Easter and Spring Table Decor

Easter and Spring Table Decor

Decorate for Easter and spring celebrations with whitewashed flower pots, pom pom chicks and yarn carrots.

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Spring Lamb Dinner Menu

Spring Lamb Dinner Menu

This Italian-inspired spring menu centers around a boneless leg of lamb, seasoned with a fresh herb paste made with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and thyme. The roast is rolled and tied, and the flavors of the herbs infuse the meat from the inside out.

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Eggshell Planters

Eggshell Planters

Transform hollowed-out eggs into cute eggshell planters for small plants like succulents and cacti, or a mini vase for flowers.

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An Easy Three-Course Fondue Menu

An Easy Three-Course Fondue Menu

Fondue is a fun and relaxing way to entertain or enjoy an intimate, elegant meal at home. Get our recipes and tips for making classic three-course fondue dinner.

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Chinese New Year Menu: The Year of the Snake

Chinese New Year Menu: The Year of the Snake

Traditional celebrations include a family reunion dinner which often includes dishes that symbolize good luck, prosperity, happiness and good health. Here are recipes for three authentic Chinese dishes to serve in celebration of Chinese New Year (contributed by cookbook author Farina Wong Kingsley).

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Valentine's Day Flower Letters

Valentine's Day Flower Letters

Decorate for Valentine's Day with these easy DIY flower letters.

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Free Valentine's Day Printable Art

Free Valentine's Day Printable Art

Decorate for Valentine's Day with this free printable art designed by Hot Dog! Digital Pet Art.

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Perfect Pairings: Cheese and Charcuterie

Perfect Pairings: Cheese and Charcuterie

A casual cheese and charcuterie party in place of a sit-down meal can be a memorable get-together that's easy on the host and hostess.

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A Pairing Guide: Cheeses of Spain

A Pairing Guide: Cheeses of Spain

Host an internationally themed wine and cheese tasting with these six fabulous pairings from Spain.

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Host A Vertical Cheddar Tasting

Host A Vertical Cheddar Tasting

A Vertical Cheddar Tasting makes for an easy way to entertain friends and learn to appreciate the flavors of artisanal cheese and wine.

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World's End Mayan Menu

World's End Mayan Menu

A menu of traditional Mayan dishes ~ perfect for a unique, casual dinner party with friends.

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Candles Add Charm To A Casual Table

Candles Add Charm To A Casual Table

Experiment with various shapes and sizes of candles to add atmosphere to casual meals.

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How To: Dinnerware and Linens At Their Finest

How To: Dinnerware and Linens At Their Finest

Simple tips for maintaining your china, table linens, crystal stemware and silverware in top condition.

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Tips For Hosting A Casual Cocktail Party

Tips For Hosting A Casual Cocktail Party

Even a casual cocktail party takes careful planning and preparation. Here's a list of simple tips to help keep you organized in the process.

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DIY Christmas Embroidery Hoop Ornament

DIY Christmas Embroidery Hoop Ornament

An easy and festive DIY Christmas ornament made with an embroidery hoop.

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Our Impressively Easy Christmas Menu

Our Impressively Easy Christmas Menu

Make a lasting impression on your holiday guests with a delicious standing rib roast, easy make-ahead sides and a festive, sparkling table setting.

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Give a Gift of Cocoa Mix

Give a Gift of Cocoa Mix

Hot cocoa mix is a delicious hostess gift or token of appreciation for teachers, colleagues, or neighbors, and it's relatively simple and affordable to make at home!

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Festive Ribbon Tree

Festive Ribbon Tree

Choose ribbon colors to suit your holiday decor and make this cute little tabletop Christmas tree.

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Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Don't forget the dogs during the holiday season - these treats are wholesome, healthy and simple to make.

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Quick and Easy Cheese Appetizers

Quick and Easy Cheese Appetizers

Easy entertaining ideas and quick appetizers recipes from Jarlsberg, Woolwich Dairy and Honey Ridge Farms.

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DIY Holiday Ornament Cake Pops

DIY Holiday Ornament Cake Pops

Learn how to make decorative cake pops for the holidays that look like Christmas ornaments!

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Festive Holiday Cookie Houses

Festive Holiday Cookie Houses

If you love the idea of making a gingerbread house but are low on time, try these festive little cookie houses made with graham crackers, royal icing and candy trim.

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DIY Felt Gingerbread Ornaments

DIY Felt Gingerbread Ornaments

Our little hand-stitched gingerbread people are calorie-free and sure to make you smile.

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Pom Pom Tree

Pom Pom Tree

This cute little pom pom Christmas tree requires a minimal amount of materials and time to make.

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DIY Snow Globe

DIY Snow Globe

This is an easy DIY snow globe project that starts with a kid-safe snow globe kit from the craft store.

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Illuminated Holiday House

Illuminated Holiday House

With scrapbook paper and a battery-operated tea light, you can assemble an adorable miniature holiday house that lights up ~ perfect for the mantle.

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Sequin Ball Ornament

Sequin Ball Ornament

Creating glitzy, glamorous ornaments for your tree is quite easy with these simple instructions for a Sequin Ball Ornament from Tessa Evelegh's Home-Made Christmas from Cico Books.

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Sequined Poinsettia Yarn Wreath

Sequined Poinsettia Yarn Wreath

Learn how to make a yarn wreath decorated with sequined poinsettias for the holiday season!

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Yarn Christmas Tree w/Mini Bunting

Yarn Christmas Tree w/Mini Bunting

With some yarn, embroidery thread and scrapbook paper, you can make this little tabletop Christmas tree with mini bunting draped on it like garland.

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Homemade Bath Salts

Homemade Bath Salts

Treat the special ladies in your life to an at-home spa treatment with this simple recipe for natural bath salts. You only need a few ingredients to make up batches of scented bath salts, which you can then package and give as gifts for the holidays!

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Homemade Vanilla Extract for the Holidays

Homemade Vanilla Extract for the Holidays

It's easy to make up a batch of homemade vanilla extract, not only for your own holiday baking, but to give as gifts for friends, family and co-workers.

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4 Projects For A Beautiful Autumn Table

4 Projects For A Beautiful Autumn Table

Easy-to-make autumn table decor adds an elegant touch to any meal.

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Fall Yarn Wreath

Fall Yarn Wreath

Yarn wreaths are simple to make, affordable and easy to adapt for any season. This one features rich shades of burgundy, chocolate, forest green and saffron yellow for fall.

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One Hour Broom Parking Halloween Printable

One Hour Broom Parking Halloween Printable

Dress up a plain 8x10 picture frame with this free printable Halloween art for a fun and festive decoration.

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An Evening with Mr. Poe ~ Halloween Party

An Evening with Mr. Poe ~ Halloween Party

Throw a Halloween party for adults with an Edgar Allan Poe theme for an easy and enjoyable get-together.

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Poicinn Apple Halloween Party Decor

Poicinn Apple Halloween Party Decor

Celebrate Halloween with a poison apple-themed gathering for grown-ups with easy-to-make custom decor.

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Dog Breed Silhouette Halloween Pumpkin

Dog Breed Silhouette Halloween Pumpkin

This is a super-easy and fun project that you can customize to feature a silhouette of your favorite dog or cat for Halloween.

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Halloween Crispy Crawly Treats

Halloween Crispy Crawly Treats

These little crawlies are an easy-to-make Halloween treat that you can decorate with the kids.

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Halloween Upcycled Jar Candle Holders

Halloween Upcycled Jar Candle Holders

This is a fun and easy Halloween project to tackle with the kids and a great way to upcycle empty glass jars.

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Halloween Spider Stockings

Halloween Spider Stockings

Transform a pair of ordinary stockings with stencils and some fabric paint to add a little Halloween fun to your day without going the full costume route.

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Easy Halloween Headband

Easy Halloween Headband

Learn to make the felt flowers on this cute little Halloween headband and you can use the technique on a wide variety of craft projects.

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Easy Autumn Pumpkin Wreath Centerpiece

Easy Autumn Pumpkin Wreath Centerpiece

Create your own autumn-inspired centerpiece with some affordable supplies from the craft store and just a few minutes of your time.

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Ice Cream Social ~ Free Printables and Recipe

Ice Cream Social ~ Free Printables and Recipe

Host your very own Ice Cream Social for friends and family. Set up a "make your own sundae" buffet using our vibrant, downloadable, printable templates.

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DIY Pinwheel Earrings

DIY Pinwheel Earrings

An easy, inexpensive project using scrapbook paper, a few jewelry findings and Mod Podge.

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Hedgehog Valentine's Day Ornament

Hedgehog Valentine's Day Ornament

Love is in the air for all creatures big and small! Celebrate by making our adorable little Valentine's Day Hedgehog ornament.

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Love Canvas

Love Canvas

Inspired by the famous Philadelphia landmark, this illuminated LOVE canvas is relatively easy and surprisingly inexpensive to make!

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Valentine the Voodoo Pincushion

Valentine the Voodoo Pincushion

Not feeling too romantic this Valentine's Day? Make your own Valentine the Voodoo Pincushion. He's the patron saint of romance-resisting, Hallmark-hating, Cupid-cursing folks everywhere.

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Romantic Rose Headband

Romantic Rose Headband

Make this romantic headband with satin ribbon, faux pearls, lace and vintage-style buttons for weddings or Valentine's Day.

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DIY Magnetic Shoe Clips

DIY Magnetic Shoe Clips

Making your own magnetic shoe clips is easy and inexpensive, requiring only ribbon, magnets and hot glue!

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Quick & Easy Choker Necklace

Quick & Easy Choker Necklace

Learn how to make a sexy, versatile choker-style necklace with a couple of bucks and a little bit of creativity!

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DIY Sequin Headband

DIY Sequin Headband

This fun little project lets you use any headband and simply slide the sequin decorations on and off as you please, making the finished product a versatile fashion accessory (cute for Valentine's Day).

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DIY Ombre T-Shirt Scarves

DIY Ombre T-Shirt Scarves

These ombreé T-shirt scarves are inexpensive and simple to make because they don't require any sewing skills. Treat yourself or give them as gifts to your fashionista friends.

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