Celebrate July 4th with fun activities and crafts for kids.  Here are some ways to put sparkle in your celebration, without handing your kids tubes of fireworks. Pretzel Sparklers To make two dozen, place 4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until it has melted  then, remove from heat. Give each child a pretzel rod and let them dip it in the chocolate, then ...

Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Before you give your Mom the same old gift, take a look at these ideas and come up with something unique and memorable this year. Family Silver Pendant: What better way to show mom that you love her than with a beautiful pendant necklace? This necklace allows mom to keep her children close to her heart through the ...

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Whatever your age or stage of life, chocolate seems to have a universal language. The sweet gooey taste is simply irresistible and therefore many people flock to for a nice little pick me up each and every day. It also happens to make a perfect theme for a party. Never thought of having a chocolate party? You can really have fun with this type of theme, and the only requirement ...

Tired of taking the same old thing to parties you attend?  Want to have a chocolate dessert buffet, but you're done with the mini-cheesecakes and bowls of candy? Read on for some fun and new ideas for chocolate desserts.  Everyone loves chocolate! (Right?) Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball This is an unusual and fun dessert, the likes of which most people have never, EVER seen.  Here's how to make it: Mix one 8 oz package of cream cheese with ...

A Backyard Bonfire Party calls for Backyard Bonfire Treats!  Here are some ooey-gooey and fun snacks to serve at your next cookout party. Campfire Sweets S'mores BuffetTraditional s'mores are made from two graham crackers, a piece of chocolate, and a toasted marshmallow.  What we do is build our s'mores complete and place on a pie iron. Then just hover it over the fire. You can also spice ...

Doesn't spring just make you want to fling open the windows and celebrate?  When you live in the frozen tundra of the north, the arrival of spring, signaled by the joyous melting of snow, is a major cause for singing! (Well, if life were a musical, it would happen.)  Here are some activities for celebrating spring fever: Make a Mud Parfait Cut the bottom off a two-liter bottle and rim the edge with tape so it doesn't ...

Here are some fun Easter activities that will keep the kids happy and busy doing something other than loading themselves up with chocolate rabbits, jelly beans and other sugary treats. You'll also find some tips that will show you how to be the best host "any-bunny" has ever seen. Pin the Tail on the Bunny This variation on "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" is an easy and affordable game for kids. Find a large bunny cut-out ...

Time to host a neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!  You can hold this party on the weekend before Easter, and make it fun for the entire neighborhood.  Depending upon where you live, it could be cold, or even snowy while you host an Easter Egg Hunt.  But no matter, it's still lots of fun! Here's how to throw a fun neighborhood party in the sun or in the snow. Invitations Usually, invitations are standard - paper or electronic? ...

Having an Easter party this year? Here's a couple excellent and fun choices for a perfect theme party for Easter!