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Ten Thoughtful Ideas for Mother’s Day that Won’t Break the Bank

Ten Thoughtful Ideas for Mother’s Day that Won’t Break the Bank

  Are you ready for Mother’s Day? In other words, are you ready to make Mom’s day truly special with this list of thoughtful ideas for Mother’s Day?    Make something with your own hands You don’t have to be a little kid for this to …read more

Easy Easter Egg Topiary

Easy Easter Egg Topiary

  Easy “Egg-straordinary” Craft to Welcome Spring The definition of Spring Fever is “a feeling of restlessness and excitement felt at the beginning of spring.”   Raise your hand if you’ve got Spring Fever. Ooh! I do, I do! Pick me, Pick me!   Maybe it’s …read more

Ribbon Bookmarks – An inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift

Ribbon Bookmarks – An inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift

  Are you looking for a personal, thoughtful gift? How about Ribbon Bookmarks? They’re an inexpensive and thoughtful handmade gift. Most every crafty person I know has a secret stash of bits and pieces of ribbon and fabric, old costume jewelry, buttons, baubles, bangles and …read more

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

Can you send happiness through the mail? Yes, you can!

  Have you ever thought of Mailing Candy Boxes? Or other fun things to send in the mail? Just imagine opening up your mail box and nestled among the bills and ads you find a brightly colored, fun surprise package. Just for you. Wouldn’t you …read more

The Diva’s Guide to Thoughtful, Creative (and inexpensive!) Hostess Gifts

The Diva’s Guide to Thoughtful, Creative (and inexpensive!) Hostess Gifts

  Being invited to a party is such a special gesture; bringing a hostess gift is always appreciated. Here are some classy ways to say ‘thank you” to the host. Find a thoughtful gift that’s meant for the host/hostess as a personal thank you and …read more