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Christmas Banner Project for Kids That Costs Little to Nothing

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It is not too early to plan what to do with the kids over the holidays. Gather up any little thing for a...

How to make your own salt or sugar scrubs

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I love love love The Body Shop, but one of the frustrating things about the manufacturer (although less so now that it was bought by L'Oréal in 2006) is that they will release something that you adore, only to discontinue it after you've absolutely become convinced that you cannot live without it. Such is the way with their Cranberry Body Butter (although that's back now for a few winter months) and several of their aromatherapy salt scrubs. I loved the Revitalizing salt scrub so very much that when they marked it down for final clearance, I bought everything that had the pink Revitalizing label, including some tiny bottles of aromatherapy oil. After I had blown through the pots of scrub

DIY Thanksgiving Table Settings

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There are a lot of ways to personalize your holiday table, but the most fun decorations come from things you can make yourself. Here are four of our favorite crafts that feel right at home on a table filled with tasty dishes and surrounded by wonderful friends and family. <img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/31fGNPQ7HACe/photos/00fe6fc1e910963f858721d26aadf514/mr_589b8d7b28a1c4.jpg?ug_____DbxPZo8ad" align="left" height="400" width="313"> 1. On strips of paper, write quotes or phrases. Fasten strip at end with double-sided tape, so it is slightly smaller than the glass's circumference; place on each glass. For a fun, new tradition, invite guests, when seated, to read quote aloud. Look for quotes online at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brainyquote.com/">brainyquote.com</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.quotationspage.com/">The Quotations Page</a>.

Election-Day Decorations: Red, White, and Blue Rosettes

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<img alt="" style="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/AAErHDyv6n4i/photos/19d07d4831fa62d2a5e96c1ea0051798/mr_ba0e51fb94e808.jpg?ug_____DPtpojjJZ" align="center" height="400" width="313"> Adapt the rosettes to any size for creating banners, table settings, or any other election-day decor!

Makeup-Bag MacGyver

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Lipstick for home improvement? Yup. Your toiletries bag is essentially a tool kit. Here's how to use what's in it to help you with your DIY projects: <img alt="" style="width:300px;height:300px;" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/7LvXDqXY1wsl/photos/fd2ade6ae69a751c7565881d58965d3c/mr_01141b9a55630a.jpg?ug_____DmejqKFiM" width="300" align="center" height="300">