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When it comes to our cats, we adore them to pieces. They're cute and playful and about the best companion you could ever ask for in the animal kingdom. However, when Christmas time arises and our...
Christmas trees pose all sorts of hidden dangers for dogs and cats. Learn how to minimize the risks.
Are you stumped on how to decorate your Christmas tree so it stands apart from the rest? Many people who purchase Christmas trees during the holiday season find it harder each year to come up with...
When I was a little girl your Christmas Tree was judged by how well you could apply the tinsel icicles... We did not spend very much on decorations and tinsel icicles are about the least...
The technique of tinsel glass painting was popular during the Victorian period and it mimicked the earlier ancient oriental and Egyptian art of painting a decor on gilded or enameled glass. You...
Does your Christmas tree look the same very year? Do you just pull things out of the boxes and hang everything wherever you decide to hang it because it's in your hand? Stop! Let me give you tips...
Twelfth Night (January 6) is the traditional day for taking down the tree and putting the season to rest. Ornaments and stockings get put away for next year - but what about the tree? Here's how...
It’s no secret that kids love decorating the Christmas tree. Turn your kids' holiday passion into a fun party activity with the tree trimming relay. Kids will get a kick out of using tinsel,...
A Christmas tree is the centerpiece of Christmas day. They come in different sizes, real and fake, and therefore different colors. You can choose trimmings that fit the style and decor of your...
Decorating for Christmas can be expensive. But with a little creativity and these easy tips, you can find everything you need to create a holiday wonderland in your home.
From excited strangers, to poisonous plants and toxic tinsel, reduce your risks and make sure your dog is safe this holiday season.
Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, New Year's Eve and other winter holidays are a joyous, exciting time for humans, but they can be scary or dangerous for our pet cats. Gift ribbon, poinsettias,...
The holidays should be a joyous time of year spent with friends, family and of course your beloved pets. Nothing could be more tragic than finding your best furry friend in excruciating pain {or...
The holidays are fast approaching and as a responsible pet owner we all want to keep our pets safe, calm and secure during celebrations. Keep in mind the three most common areas such as items...
Living in confined spaces can be challenging, especially around the holidays. However there are ways to take a small and boring corner of a room and transform it into a festive holiday...
Born in the Atomic Age of the 1950s and '60s, sparkly, spindly aluminum Christmas trees were uncool for 50 years, but now they're back and coveted by collectors who appreciate the extraordinarly...
The holiday season is typically a time for joy, generosity and overindulgence. Pet owners feel like their furry friends are part of the family and extend the warm and fuzzy feelings to their...
This time of year choosing and putting up the Christmas tree is on all of our minds. We all want our tree to be the most beautiful and here are some hints that might help make the tree really...
Decorating for the holidays can be fun and exciting, but it is important to keep your pets in mind as you deck the halls.
The holidays can be a fun time for everyone, even the family cat. But if this is your first Christmas with your cat (or if you've just forgotten what the last one was like) here's what you need to do.
Everyone looks to wear something just a little different when the holidays come around. There are a lot of wonderful ready-made earrings out there, but here's a way to make some that are uniquely...
Your Christmas tree is beautiful. It is decorated to the hilt and ready to be displayed. Proudly you bring in the family to enjoy it. You also bring in the family cat. Suddenly, disaster ensues....
Tips on putting tinsel on Christmas trees with expert tips on holiday decorations in this free video clip.
Many fabric stores sell holiday ribbons in a variety of patterns, colors and styles. You can use holiday ribbons as garlands and as a substitute for tinsel, and you can even use a ribbon bow to...
Garland is a staple for most Christmas trees. It comes in all types, shapes, and sizes. You can use tinsel for a garland, strings of beads and even strands of ribbon. The garland is usually put...
Living in a small apartment does not mean that you have to miss out on holiday decorating. If you crave the color and joy of Christmas for your small space, use simple techniques to make your...
Certain types of costumes come in quite handy throughout the year. Children can use them to dress up, to complete a holiday production put together by a local theater group or church, or for...
Tinsel-filled ornaments are just the thing for those who love the glitter and shine of the holidays. These adorable ornaments may be quick and easy to assemble, but they make a big impact when...
Christmas is a wonderful time of year filled with loved ones and beautiful decorations. Doing crafts is something fun that parents and children can do together around the holidays. The crafts...
One of the hottest trends for Christmas is a return to the tinsel trees that were so popular in the '60s and early '70s. However, instead of resorting to full-blown aluminum trees, many are opting...
There is likely to be a lot of tinsel decorations this Christmas season. The trend is popular once again, particularly with the baby boomers. After all, many of them once owned one of those...
A Christmas tree is often the focal point of a room during the holidays, where friends and family gather to exchange gifts and create new memories. This article will explain how to decorate a...
Everybody is going green these days and making a concerted effort to recycle everything they can. That includes old Christmas decorations. Instead of throwing them away without a second thought,...
We celebrate Christmas the same way year after year, because we have been taught so by our parents (who were taught by their parents, and so on). But if we pause and listen to the part of us who...
On December 18, 1997, during “The Strike” episode of Seinfeld, a new holiday was born: a Festivus for the rest of us. Celebrated on December 23, or in reality, whenever you want to celebrate it,...
Floral-shop Christmas centerpieces are beautiful, but they are also expensive. There are alternative possibilities that can serve the same purpose, like using a real or silk poinsettia or simple...
After going through the hassle of choosing a Christmas tree or putting one of the fake ones together, you then come to the daunting task of decorating it with lights, tinsel, ornaments and a...
After the holidays, there's a lot of mess to be cleaned up, from burned pans and discarded wrapping paper to the dead tree in your living room. Here are some ways to clean green!
Is your wedding day coming up and you have a budget to stick to? There are a lot of unique ways that you can decorate for a wedding while keeping the cost to a minimum. The wedding reception is...
Catbirds are easily identified by their distinctive call--raspy, loud and seriously lacking in melodic content. They begin to broadcast their cat-like cry at sunrise. They continue to chirp loudly...
Let the littlest participants enjoy the spirit of Fourth of July fireworks without the hazards of matches or sparks. Create simple and shiny "no flame" sparklers that mimic the real...
Christmas is a beautiful time of year to plan a wedding, but due to the time of year, budget is key for a lot of couples! Flowers other than roses can become quite costly due to the weather in...
Learn to tie Tinsel to your hair with this easy how-to-guide from Caliglimmers Like everything it takes a little practice to learn how to tie in hair tinsel and have it stay in. After a few...
Taper candles decorated with metallic pipe cleaners can be very festive for your dining room table. Your guests will not only admire them, but will ask you how they can make them, too. A trip to...
Set the mood with these Hollywood elements.
During the winter holidays, your ambition to buy gifts for everyone can cause serious budget strain. Between buying zillions of gifts for your coworkers and your "Secret Santa" at work...
Okay, my middle name should legally be changed to “on a budget” because that seems to be the story of my life lately! And this holiday season I have decided to dress my tables with Christmas...
Lightning bugs can become some of the most productive nymphs you add to your arsenal of flies. They work during a hatch and when there is presumably nothing for the fish to eat. Their flash and...
Christmas is an ideal time to expand your creativity by considering festive ways to decorate outdoor trees. This might seem overwhelming, but there are plenty of simple, inexpensive options. Your...
You want to have a festive look for the season to last through January, without looking like Christmas. You don't need to have lights outside on the tree. Put your bulbs on the tree first,...
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