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How to Have a "Pioneer Day" and Make it a Family Tradition

By Kristina

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A fun family tradition is to have a "Pioneer Day" and get away from all the electronics, phones, and daily chaos that families usually undergo. You don't have to have pioneer clothing or spend a lot of money either. Just have fun with ... more »

How to Host a Roast

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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In order to throw a successful roast, the prime ingredient is a good sense of humor. The guest of honor, or roastee, must possess a strong sense of self-esteem and willingness to be the butt of the jokes. The guest of honor should understand that ... more »

How to Know the Significance of Vernal Equinox

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Few people in contemporary society know the significance of vernal equinox, but it holds considerable importance on the solar calendar. As the day when the sun crosses the equator, it marks the beginning of spring, when new life springs from the ... more »

How to Make a Paper Bag Hand Puppet

By Juliet Johnson Johnson

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One of the easiest crafts to make with kids are paper bag hand puppets. If you have a bunch of unused paper lunch bags, some markers, glue, felt, yarn, glitter, construction paper or paint, you have a fun way to spend some time with the kids on a ... more »

How to Make an Epiphany Cake

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What constitutes an Epiphany cake depends a lot on where you find yourself at the Epiphany season (January 6). In Europe, a heavy cake is usually baked. In England and America, the cake is lighter and more like a traditional birthday cake. Even ... more »

How to Make an Ocean Diorama for Earth Day

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Earth day is a special day set aside to promote awareness of the earth, and to remind us of how important it is to care for our environment. Creating an ocean diorama is a fun project for children and adults, and is a great way to celebrate Earth ... more »

How to Make and Deliver a May Day Basket

By ah4612

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A great way to bring a smile to a person’s face is to provide them with a May Day basket. Although it is not one of the most popular and celebrated holidays in the United States, it is a great way to let someone know you care about them. Here’s ... more »

How to Make Money Recycling

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Recycling is rapidly becoming a profitable business, allowing you to make money at in addition to keeping Earth clean. Indeed, there are a number of different ways to make money from recycling, depending on how much time and energy you wish to ... more »

How to Reduce Energy Consumption

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With the soaring costs of energy, it's more important than ever to conserve power whenever possible. There are simple steps anyone can take to cut energy consumption, save money on power bills and help to protect the planet's natural resources... more »

How to Save Energy by Biking

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A large portion of our energy consumption comes from the gasoline we use to drive our cars. With gas prices soaring higher by the day, driving is costly not only in terms of energy use, but also personal and family budgets. Biking makes an easy ... more »

How to Spend a Snow Day at Home

By kingofharts

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Ever wonder what to do when you wake up one morning and it is a Winter Wonderland outside? When--all of a sudden--you have a snow day, with the kids home from school! Here are some activities to pass the time so you don't feel stuck... more »

How to spend summer with toddlers?

By NISHDAN01

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Summer can be a fun time with toddlers. It is a time when parents take their annual leave to spend a vacation. But not every day can be spend travelling with rising cost of living. Here's how you can spend this summer with toddlers.. more »

How to Switch to Solar Power

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Solar power has come a long way in the last few decades. What once seemed like an ecological pipe dream has become a viable means of producing electricity. To save money on your electric bill and preserve precious environmental resources, you ... more »

How to Add Life to a Boring Party

By Ryn Gargulinski

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No matter how flat an event may promise to be, we’re often obligated to attend: think in-laws or work gig. You can easily add some life to a boring party with a few good props. Not only will you spark conversation, but it will insure you won’t ... more »

How to Always be Prepared to Throw a Party

By Papaya

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These ideas will help keep you ready to throw an impromptu party whenever the need arises! Throwing one now and haven't had a chance to prepare? Check my last minute party How-to!.. more »

How to Attend and Have Fun at a Renaissance Fair

By stlscientist

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Wether you've never heard of a renaissance fair or attend them every year. Here are some sure ways to have fun when attending one... more »

How to Attend Earth Day Events

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970. It is a worldwide effort to protect our environment. Earth Day events take place globally and is observed on April 22 of each year. Attending one will be fun and educational. Take an interest in your ... more »

How to Attend Local Earth Day Events

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Attending Earth Day events will help raise your consciousness regarding environmental concerns. You can make the most of this annual event by assuming a proactive approach... more »

How to Attend Vernal Equinox Events

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The coming of spring is a time of celebration for many cultures and religions, and even secular folks may want to step out and enjoy the sunshine after 3 long months of winter. Vernal equinox are more prominent in places like Japan or in areas ... more »

How to Avoid Hitting a Cyclist

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Drivers rarely pay close attention to cyclists. They appear on the road less frequently than cars, and concerns about traffic conditions, other drivers and the performance of one's own car sometimes leaves little room for considering them while ... more »

How to Buy an American Flag for Flag Day

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Flag Day is an important event for Americans. Each year, this day is celebrated all over the United States by people of all ages. It is a tradition to display an American flag on this day. The American flag is symbolic of the freedom, strength ... more »

How to Buy Energy-Efficient Products

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Much of our energy consumption comes from appliances in the home, ranging from furnaces and water heaters to computers and TVs. When you buy new products, you can reduce your energy consumption and save money in the process by looking for ... more »

How to Buy Organic Cotton Clothes

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Organic cotton is planted and harvested without the assistance of pesticides or other chemicals. Consumers who want clothes constructed without dyes or toxins often turn to organic cotton products... more »

How to Buy Recycled Products

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Most people know how to get involved in a recycling program by taking bottles and newspapers to their local center or following the recycling guidelines of their community's sanitation service. But what about first part of the process? You can ... more »

How to Celebrate "Buy Nothing Day"

By elliotfeldman

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Buy Nothing Day began as a spoof holiday, a protest against consumerism, created by Ted Dave at the sometimes excellent Canadian political satire website AdBusters. And, to AdBusters’ surprise, Buy Nothing Day caught on as a serious protest event ... more »

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