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Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift Box - finished gift

Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift BoxOne way of reusing an egg carton is by making a holiday/Christmas candy gift box.

A Christmas present with a red ribbon.

Save Time, Money And Aggravation During the HolidaysAre you old-fashioned like me and still like to go to the store to see and feel the gift you are selecting? Do you still enjoy the process and thrill of finding that special gift, wrapping it, and giving it?

Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden Center - shelves with plastic pots

Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden CenterSome garden centers like Home Depot or Lowe's have a rack for free pots. If they don't, you can ask if they have any free pots you can have. What's awesome is once in a while you may stumble across a nice ceramic, clay pot too!

Potato Patties with sour cream cheese & chives on plate

Crispy Loaded Potato PattiesThis is a fantastic way to make use of your leftover mashed potatoes. I used skin-on mash because it tastes more like a loaded baked potato, and adds fiber. These patties are creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It's a great way to turn something old into something fantastically new!

Red Oak Leaves - against a snowy woods

Red Oak LeavesAs I looked from the kitchen window, I could see a spot of red at the edge of the woods and wondered what it was. I investigated this morning and saw that there are a few fall leaves still hanging on.

Chopstick and Bead Christmas Tree - finished tree

Chopstick and Bead Christmas TreeThis is a fun and quick way to make a little decorative Christmas tree, using stuff you might have saved in your house. I am a wooden chopstick hoarder. I find them so useful for crafts and projects. Here, I decided to rubber band them together to make this tree so I could use them again in the future!

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Artificial Christmas Tree and Decorations in a Box

Storing an Artificial Christmas TreeThis is a guide about storing and artificial Christmas tree. If you would rather have an artificial Christmas tree, you will need to keep it someplace the other eleven months of the year. Keep your artificial tree looking nice and ready for next Christmas by storing it properly.

An outdoor evergreen tree decorated for Christmas.

Didn't Have Much At ChristmasChristmas means a lot of different things to different people. One Christmas, my husband and I were really down on our luck, but I am a firm believer in things happen for a reason. I also believe that Christmas isn't about charge cards and buying and material things.

Girl with Present

Having a Thrift Store ChristmasShopping at thrift stores can be a good way to find inexpensive gifts for family and friends. Sometimes money is tight and having a thrift store christmas is the best way to celebrate the gift giving associated with Christmas.

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Photo of Santa picking up a cookie.

10+ Santa Claus TraditionsSanta Claus is an fun part of the many families Christmas celebrations. This page has several different traditions that people people have shared.

Hang Wreath with Ribbon

Hang Wreath with RibbonHere is my do it yourself on how to hang a wreath with ribbon and no nails in your door! It is also really quick, taking only about 15 minutes. This is perfect if your door does not have enough clearance for a wreath hanger (applies to me), or you don't want to purchase a wreath hanger.

Family at Christmas Dinner

Celebrating the Weekend After ChristmasSometimes family schedules don't allow celebrating Christmas with everyone you would like to be there. If this sounds like your family, try celebrating the weekend after Christmas to allow for everyone's busy schedules.

Videos

Felt Christmas Light Garland

Felt Christmas Light GarlandThis cute kids' craft uses felt to make a safe garland of brightly colored Christmas light bulbs on a string. Learn how to make the garland in this short video.

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn Wreath

Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn WreathI love the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and I wanted to have some Halloween decorations that I could use year after year, this is what I came up with.

Felt Christmas Tree With Ornaments

Felt Christmas Tree With OrnamentsA felt Christmas tree is a cute decoration and perfect for the little ones in your life. Learn how to make your own in this step by step video.

A headband that looks like reindeer antlers and ears with a decorative bell.

Christmas Reindeer HeadbandMake these adorable Christmas headbands for a festive air to any holiday party. Learn how to make them in this short video.

Paper Doily Christmas Tree

Paper Doily Christmas TreeLacy paper doilies are glued in layers to create this delicate snowy tree. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Felt Antique Christmas Baubles

Felt Antique Christmas BaublesLet your kids decorate their own felt Christmas tree with these cute antique inspired felt baubles. Learn how to make them in this short video.

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Removing Gum from Fabric - vinegar dampened gum and brush

How to Remove Gum from FabricIt is bad enough when you step on a wad of gum and have it stick to your shoe. If it gets mashed onto some type of fabric other solutions are needed. This is a guide about how to remove gum from fabric.

closeup of person applying eyeliner

Eyeliner Tips and TricksApplying and keeping your liner looking perfect can be a bit of a challenge. Finding the right product and technique are essential. Try some of the tips and tricks found on this page.

correct use of "there"

Grammar TipsEnglish grammar can be tricky. Frequent errors result from using words with similar spelling but different meanings, mixed tenses, misuse of the apostrophe, and subject verb disagreement. This guide contains examples of common grammar errors.

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chocolate chip muffins on plate next to bunch of bananas

Chocolate Chip Banana MuffinsEnjoy the taste of these two favorites combined to make delicious muffins you can enjoy for breakfast, in a lunchbox, or as a snack. This is a guide about making chocolate chip banana muffins.

Removing Dry Erase Marker on Wood - A B C written on white background

Removing Dry Erase Marker on WoodIt is easy to accidentally get dry erase marker on a wood surface such as a table. Try one of the solutions found on this page about removing dry erase marker on wood.

Pickled Bean Sprouts in jar

Pickled Bean SproutsThese pickled sprouts are typically served with certain dishes during the Chinese/Vietnamese New Year. Learn how to prepare pickled bean sprouts.

Questions

Softening Granulated SugarHow can I get hard lumps out of my granulated sugar? What is the easiest way?

Identifying a Porcelain Doll - doll wearing a turban with feathers

Identifying a Porcelain DollI was given this doll by my grandmother's friend a while ago. I was nice and took her/him, but I don't want it because I don't do anything with it. It has no markings, and her clothing is glued shut. I want to know what she is worth, so I could sell her to someone who wants her.

Avocado Tree Left Out in Freezing Weather - dead looking potted tree

Avocado Tree Left Out in Freezing WeatherI have an avocado tree grown from a seed. It was accidentally left on the porch during a overnight freeze. The leaves have all fallen off and the new dark green growth has blackened and is now decaying. Should I cut below the decaying part and hope for the best?

Fix for Too Much Marshmallow Creme in FudgeWhat happens if I add too much marshmallow creme to the recipe?

Troubleshooting an Electrical CircuitSo the lights at my mom's house turn off if the dryer isn't on. I checked the breakers and everything seems normal. I'm wondering what could be the problem?

Repairing the Springs on a Rocking Chair/GliderThe zig zag springs keep popping out of the holes. Any suggestions? As soon as I put them in the hole, they slide right out.

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Electric Smoke Detector Won't Stop Beeping

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Getting Dental Work w/o Insurance

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Removing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Odors From Clothing

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Finding Roof Repair Assistance for Seniors

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Repairing an Electric Outlet

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Rodent Odor in Walls and Vents

Gifts That Cost Nothing

Gifts That Cost Nothing

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Nursing Home Gift Ideas

Christmas Charities for Children

Christmas Charities for Children

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Removing Smoke Odor After a House Fire

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Troubleshooting Truck Heater Problems

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Steam Iron Not Working

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Cleaning Pet Urine Odor From Hardwood Floors

Garage Door Remote Opener

Garage Door Remote Opener Not Working

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Odors from a Car

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Finding Plumbing Repair Assistance for...

A burnt stainless steel pot.

Burnt Milk in a Stainless Steel Pot

Roof with damaged shingles.

Roof Repair for Low Income Homeowners

Chocolate fudge with nuts on a white plate on red plaid tablecloth.

Preventing Grainy Fudge

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

13th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

blue cooler

Removing Smells from Coolers

creative ways to give money

Creative Ways to Give Money as a Gift

Keeping Your Windshield Free of Snow and Ice, Man Cleaning Snow and Ice off of Windshield

Keeping Your Windshield Free of Snow and Ice

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

Windshield Washers Not Spraying

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Finding a Veterinarian That Accepts Payments

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

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Buy Now, Pay Later Catalogs

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Removing Dye Transfers from Clothing

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Living Room Wall Paint Color Advice

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Websites That Don't Require a Credit Card

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Determining a Reasonable Cleaning Rate

Glider Chair

Finding Glider Chair Replacement Cushions

Dog Standing on Carpet

Preventing a Dog From Peeing on Carpet and Rugs

A cat playing in a Christmas tree.

Keeping Cats Out of the Christmas Tree

Striped kitten with red collar.

Cleaning Cat Spray

Rust stains around tub faucet.

Removing Rust Stains from a Bathtub

partridge in a pear tree

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas

Spaghetti Sauce Jar with Torn Label

Removing Labels from Glass Jars

Homemade Drain Cleaners

Homemade Drain Cleaners

Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger Heater Not Working

An ink pen in a blue leather purse.

How to Remove Ink from Leather

50th birthday party numbered candles on a cake

Unique 50th Birthday Party Ideas

Fabric

Donating Fabric to Charity

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Cleaning a Car Windshield

Peanut butter fudge made with cake frosting and peanut butter.

Cake Frosting Fudge Recipes

Two wood dressers.

Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture

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Buy Now Pay Later Websites for Laptops

Refrigerator's Ice Maker

Refrigerator's Ice Maker Leaking Water

a smart girl reading

Using Online Accelerated Reading Tests

Candle wax dripping down side of container and wood stand

Cleaning Candle Wax from Wood Furniture

man slipping on ice

Removing Ice on Sidewalks and Driveways

A birthday cake with the number 11 on it.

11th Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Upholstered Couch

Removing Mold and Mildew From an Upholstered Couch

A variety of bagels.

Freezing Bagels

Christmas Gift Ideas

Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas

Office Door Christmas Decoration

Christmas Decorating Ideas for Office Door

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