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This series of articles will step any aspiring family author through the stages of planning and producing a soft-bound book worthy of passing down through generations!

Whether you're just starting out with crochet or are a seasoned professional, crocheting can be an excellent stress reducer.

Start with a plain step ladder, add some paint and stencils and you can create a family heirloom with your child.

An advent calendar doesn't have to be filled with little chocolates to be fun. Use materials found around the house or from the dollar store to make this holiday project.

This new compilation showcases the range of Juaneco Y Sy Combo, pioneers of Chicha, a fusion of Latin American rhythms and rock guitar and keyboards.

One of the keys to interior decorating is being clean and current. Having decorations up way after the holidays are over is a big no-no.

Grandparents are important in preserving family memories. Recording important information now will help future generations know the significance of family traditions.

How to combine Christmas, Hanukkah, Wiccan Yule, and other seasonal preparations with routine DIY home maintenance projects. Take care of gutter cleaning and painting.

Dee's character in Everyday Use by Walker is the antithesis to simplicity. Her seeming defiance to tradition makes Mother more appreciative of African-American culture.

Families and individuals who have lost jobs are turning to yard sales to survive, selling off pets, cars, and valued possessions to pay mortgages, bills, and buy food.

Whether storing treasured old photographs or this holiday's snapshots, organizing pictures using photo archiving techniques can keep photographs safe for generations.

With so many people going through tough times, this Christmas season is an opportunity to return to less expensive and more personal ways of showing love.

Think having a green wedding has to be complicated? It doesn't. Here are ten easy ways you can green your big day.

Believe it! There are great ways and illusion tricks that can light up a Christmas tree and add holiday sparkle without covering it with electrical light strings.

Afghan blankets are quick and easily knitted or crocheted. They are very gladly received by the family of the new baby.

Getting ready for an insurance claim doesn't have to mean frantically looking for receipts or trying to remember room contents after a fire, flood or burglary.

Saving money is on the rise these days and Thanksgiving dinner is no exception. There are costs to be cut at the store, in the kitchen and even at the table.

Is your Christmas budget stretched thin? Do you need to find a way to decorate for the holidays without going broke? Save money and decorate with these tips.

First of the three gems in horseracing's Triple Crown series has its 133rd running on Saturday, May 5th. Even better - join the natives the Friday before for the KY Oaks.

Genealogy research can open many doors into a hidden past. Beware, there may be some surprises in store. Who knows what you might find when you delve into your family hi

While it may be tempting for students to bring lots of things with them to college, there are some items that colleges do not allow in residence halls.

The little ones really want to help out at Christmas time. Just because their skills are still developing, doesn't mean they cannot be big holiday helpers.

Nature inspired home decorating is making a big comeback with a return to home decor that includes nature based colors and recycled, sustainable materials.

Learn how to make personalized gifts for your friends and family that will become treasured mementos and the best present they've received this year.

Showing off your prized collections is more than propping them up on the mantle. Learn how to get the most out of your favorite collectibles with an imaginative arrangeme

There are many ways to turn a wedding into an earth-friendly event. One of the easiest and most economical is to take a new twist on an old tradition, the ring.

Finding the perfect gift for someone who quilts can be challenging on a budget, but there are several inexpensive gifts that are useful, too.

Here are simple and easy steps to organize jewelry and keep earrings, chains and bracelets all in one place.

Family heirlooms, recycled furniture and natural elements all come together to create unique home accent and decor items and an interior design style that is homey.

Remember eating deviled eggs when you were growing up? Recreate this favorite with our recipe for Old-Fashioned Deviled Eggs you can enjoy this Easter.

Pixelhobby kits and completed pictures solve the problem of what to give to the person who has everything already; perfect for birthdays and Christmas.

There are easy to make Christmas tree ornaments that even young children can create. Pinecone ornaments are the perfect holiday kids' craft.

The collectible Singer Sewing Machines can shine like new again with help from some readily available products and a little elbow grease.

The weapons and uniforms of the highlanders who served in North America during the French and Indian War

Bringing touches of spring into your home can really brighten your mood and spice up the atmosphere.

Personalize your spring wedding ceremony and reception by adding some creativity without spending a lot of cash!

What accounts for the perpetual popularity of charm bracelets? Charm bracelets are an interesting jewelry accessory as they normally tell a story about the wearer.

When my family moved to Canada from Malaysia, my mother brought on the flight her cast iron wok. The burnished, well-oiled wok has provided our family with hundreds of exquisite Asian dishes from lemongrass crab to simple, crisp fried snow peas. It’s crucial to know how to make a proper stir-fry. The key factors are: heat, cold oil and the right amount of food to stir-fry.

Can a computer-generated plot twist program add some fresh conflict and pizzazz to your writer's-blocked story? Yes, if used with some common sense.

Victorian girls were encouraged to excel in all arts and handicrafts. Embroidery, needlework and sewing would help them to become cultured young ladies.

Discover 10 ways to update your living room's look for under $100. Use these great tips to redecorate your living room for less.

Over the years, Christmas ornaments have evolved from simple, paper pouches to elaborate hand blown glass figurines.

Real American women document their adventures in France in this compilation of 25 tales of risk, regret, love, war, goodbyes, transgression, and healing.

Help cousins get to know and appreciate each other by teaming them up at gatherings to make a family tree and interview older relatives to create a family history book.

Get inexpensive bedroom decorating tips and tricks that will help you create a whole new look. Redecorate your bedroom on a budget.

No matter what holiday a family celebrates, there are a few annual traditions that are great for every family. They'll create lasting memories for generations to come.

Whether you're allergic to fresh flowers or just want something unique, there are plenty of stylish wedding alternatives to traditional bridal bouquets.

One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.

So you have an old oil painting. Or maybe it's an old family print that hung in your grandmother's house for decades. What are the benefits of a Do-It-Yourself approach?

Gift the gift of cookies this year in a thoughtful and practical carrying container--a recipe box.