(ARA) – When the cold outside drives you indoors, it’s only natural to want to snuggle up and relax the months away. But this year, reconsider winter as the perfect time to take on do-it-yourself projects. Whether you’re tackling home improvement projects or small fix-it tasks, devoting time to getting it all done will help [...]

(ARA) – Transitioning from sunny afternoons at the pool to long days in a classroom isn’t easy for some children, especially when it’s still nice outside. But if you involve your kids in a few simple projects that stimulate learning and creativity, you can get them excited about the new school year. “Most kids love [...]

(ARA) – The cooler temperatures and changing colors of fall draw many people outdoors to explore what nature has to offer. The summer harvest has made room for many cold weather crops for those in the north, and tomatoes are just beginning to blossom for those in the southwest. Regardless of where you live, the [...]

(NC)—Is the thought of having the kids home for the break stressing you out? Follow these tips to keep them busy and let you rest easy: 1. Get out of the house. Experts say kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. So be sure to build a ‘recess’ in to those long [...]

(NC)—When spring melts away the cold air and gives birth to warm weather, Canadians are poised to take full advantage of the fantastic freedom that comes with summertime. Now’s the time to get together with family and friends, and create sun-drenched memories. Across our beautiful country, you can almost hear the buzz and bustle. It’s [...]

photo credit: CreAtions2007 In 1876 the Exposition celebrating Philadelphia’s centennial was a huge Victorian celebration. In the pavilion from Japan ceramics and asymmetrical art were fawned over by crowds. It was from these two Japanese favorites that the interest in crazy quilt was born, as women were excited to infuse the Japanese style into their [...]

Creative knitting is comparatively cheap and it is a worthwhile activity, that may be experienced by both male and females. Knitting dates back to Egypt when the Egyptian males used to knit socks to safeguard their feet whilst doing work. Presently this skill is frequently accomplished by women of all ages to clothe their own [...]

Container candles are an excellent choice and are popular for the beginner as well as the experienced candle maker. There is such a wide range of vessels and containers to choose from. Cut glass is elegant and mason jars are down home. A small pail makes a great outdoor candle while a shot glass is [...]

As a weekend hobby turns into a lifelong passion, many artists begin to look beyond potter’s wheels and start envisioning a home workspace to create art. This article will give you an overview of what you need to create an at-home potter’s workshop, from shelves and work surfaces to brushes and sieves. You don’t need [...]

As a quilter there are many challenges you face when designing, sewing and ultimately quilting the finished product. Here are the 5 most important steps that you need to complete before the finished product can be proudly displayed and viewed by others. Step 1 Choosing the fabric for the quilt can be one of the [...]