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With such a cold weather my girls spend more time inside. This means that automatically they watc. . .
10 No-Fee Resources for Climbing Your Family Tree Online
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10 Things To Do This Summer
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13 Steps to Preserve Your Family History
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5 Best Free Child Games for Your Preschooler
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5 Cheap Nights Out With The Family
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5 Reasons to Work on Your Scrapbook Today
Five Reasons to Work on Your Scrapbook Today By Susie Cortright, http://www.momscape.com/scrapboo. . .
7 Quick Ideas Anybody Can Use to Make Beautiful Scrapbooks
1. VellumVellum is a transparent, translucent material. Vellum can be used to create a slight sha. . .
7 Unique Ideas the Scrapbooking Pros Use to Make a Page U...
1. VellumVellum is a transparent, translucent material. Vellum can be used to create a slight sha. . .
8 Common Family Tree Research Challenges.And Their Solutions
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A Coat of Arms - An Easy Way to Design and Make It
Designing and making your own Coat of Arms is an interesting and enjoyable project. The Coat of . . .
A History of Names
The history of names is so ancient that no one know quite where it began. Oral and written histor. . .
A Month of Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget
What childhood memories do you hold dear? For me, it was all the times "life happened". The littl. . .
A New Way to Use Old Snapshots
If you're like me, you have hundreds of photographs sitting in envelopes. Pictures from birthday . . .
American Family History
When delving into an American Family History, there are certain advantages and certain disadvanta. . .
Are Jigsaw Puzzles Educational?
Many companies advertise their products as being educational. How much of this terminology is sal. . .
Are you looking for Free Crochet Patterns?
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AUTOBIOGRAPHY: How to Write & Publish Your Life Story
Have you ever thought about writing your life story as a book? Do you have fascinating events in. . .
Be Busy as a Bee - Make Your Own Beeswax Candles
Beeswax candles are absolutely wonderful! A soft, warm glow, complimented by an incredibly sweet. . .
Bubble Recipe Secrets - Ten Tips and Techniques to Making...
Making and blowing bubbles with your kids is one of the most carefree pastimes imaginable - giggl. . .
Buy Discount Candles Online or Make Them Yourself
If you're looking to buy discount or wholesale candles online you're in luck. You can find just a. . .
Candle Holders Add Flair To Your Home Decor!
Candle holders are an essential accessory for candles. The first candle holders, made of clay, d. . .
Celebrating Life with Children in September
Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your children this month. 1. Ask your child to r. . .
Child Outdoor Games- Are Your Kids Breaking a Sweat?
Do you recall playing games like red rover, hopscotch, tag or marbles? Games that used to have yo. . .
Choosing the Right Summer Camp
Title: Choosing the Right Summer Camp SuperCamp Have you begun thinking a. . .
Clay Pot Craft - Making a Bell for Your Porch
Clay pot crafts are a cute way to make home decorations. In clay pot crafts, clay flower pots ca. . .
Coat of Arms
One of the most enduring and beautiful pieces of family history is the coat of arms. These stunn. . .
Craft Supply Checklist for Kid's Crafts
I often get asked, "What types of craft supplies do I need to keep on hand for kids crafts?"So, I. . .
Create Flash Slide Show from Your Photos
Wondering how to surprise your wife for her birthday or your anniversary? How does a Flash animat. . .
Creating a Family Tree
My mother is your grandmother and my sister is your aunt..is this how you teach your kids about y. . .
Crooked Horizons in your Photos? - Here is a Five Minute ...
Remember the good old photography days?Film camera in hand, you would see that perfect landscape,. . .
Designing a Fun Family Coat of Arms
Armorial bearings, or coats of arms, take us back to the glamour of the middle ages. In days of o. . .
Developing Community Activities
The basic goal to promoting and maintaining a healthy, safe community is co-operation. People tha. . .
Dice - The Ultimate Educational, Portable Entertainment F...
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Doing Genealogical Research? What You Should Know About B...
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Don't go to the Theater - Bring the Theater to You!
So, have you gone to the movies lately? Let's face it, in this day and age, going to the movies i. . .
Don't Hibernate! Some Ideas for Family Winter Outdoor Fun
(ARA) - This winter season don't let your family hibernate inside. Why not put all that fresh sno. . .
Easy & Fun Craft! Make Ladybug Rocks
With summer coming many of us see ladybugs everywhere. Why not create some special ladybugs you . . .
Easy Way to Get Started Scrapbooking
Do you remember those days as a kid pasting newspaper clippings onto paper and bundling dozens of. . .
Embroidery Types do you know them
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Ever wanted to make your own Themed Gift Baskets?
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Face Paint Recipes
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Face Painting Tips for Your Kids Party
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Family History Information
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Family Journals
Keeping a journal or diary, cannot only be beneficial to you as an individual, but it can also be. . .
Family Memory Journal
A family memory journal is a fun, easy way to preserve family memories. A couple of years ago I w. . .
Family Tree Software
For those who want plenty of flexibility, power, and ease-of-use while building their family tree. . .
Family Tree Templates
If you want to create your family tree, but do not know where to start, family tree templates can. . .
Family Tree Worksheet
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Find Out More about Your Family Name, Launch a Website
On a whim one day, I thought I'd check to see if my lastname.com was available for purchase. It . . .
Find People Lost in Space and Time
Want to find information about someone lost in space and time? The Internet's here: Just make you. . .
Find Your Noble Ancestors!
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Finding your roots through Genealogy!
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Frugal Springtime Fun With Kids!
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Fun Things to do Just Because It's Spring
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Games Of The Past Meet The Present
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Gel Candles - An Alternative To Wax Candles
Gel candles are basically made from a combination of polymer resin and mineral oil. Gel candles . . .
Genealogy
Genealogy as a Profession If you offering genealogy services for pay, you can benefit by followin. . .
General Overview About Trout Senses
When fly fishing for trout, it is of crucial importance to understand their senses. Trout are fis. . .
Get the most out of your digital camera today!
Point and click. The new life of digital cameras gives us all the opportunity to capture images a. . .
Get Them Whilst They Are Still Alive!
If you are just starting your Genealogical Research it can be puzzling how to start! These are q. . .
Greeting cards are great to give and to receive
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Handmade Card Instructions - Cherish
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Have you done your Genealogy?
Is Genealogy for you? Interest in genealogy is rising to new heights. People are looking to their. . .
Having Fun Making Arrow and Practice Archery While Camping
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Help! My Old Colour Photo has turned Pink - 5 Minute Digi...
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Hiking with Children
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Hints And Tips On Scrapbooking Baby's "Firsts"
It is true to say that a lot of people begin to get the scrappin' bug after their child/children . . .
How to make a family time capsule
Making a family time capsule can be a great activity to involve all the family. Time capsules can. . .
How to Make a Time Capsule
Looking for an unusual and memorable gift? Why not preserve a slice of history by creating a tim. . .
How to Make Blueprints on Fabric Using the Sun
If you're looking for something fun and creative to do this summer, consider blueprinting, an alt. . .
How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons
As featured in the story "A Candle For Christmas" from the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Sto. . .
How To Make Cooling Neck Ties
Have you ever used a cooling necktie? If you have I bet two things surprised you. How they helped. . .
How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles
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How to Make Sea Shell Candles
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How to Make Your Own Refrigerator Magnets
There are several types of refrigerator magnets that you can make with a little effort and the ri. . .
How to Make Your Own Soap Favors for Weddings and Baby Sh...
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How to Make Your Printable Bridal and Baby Shower Games
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How to Paint Your Cat
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How To Research Your Family Name
You'll be surprised with the kind of information you'll unearth when you do a research on your ow. . .
How to research your family name
You'll be surprised with the kind of information you'll unearth when you do a research on your ow. . .
How to Take Great Flower Photos
I know that many out there want to improve their photography in one aspect. Flower photography. W. . .
How to take Great Photos of your Child
Children are naturally photogenic. Ive worked in studios and children are so easy to photograph. . . .
How to take Great Photos of Your Pet
We all love our animals. They do such funny, adorable, and cute things. But somehow when that cam. . .
How To Tap The Power Of The World's Most Important Geneal...
If you've spent any time at all researching your family tree, you probably already know just how . . .
How to Uncover Your Real Coat of Arms
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How to While Away a Winter Sunday Afternoon with the Kids...
1. Take care of the birds. First spend some time learning about birds. Check out the bird photo . . .
Hula Hoop Hoopla
Which favorite toy pastime is fun for all ages and makes adults nostalgic for their childhood? Hu. . .
Indoor Winter Fun
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Kids Activities - 10 Inspiring Ideas For A Rainy Day
There is nothing worse than a rainy day in the middle of the school holidays, when children are c. . .
Kids Just Wanna have FUN!
During the recent "schools out session" for the holidays. I was reminded how much the kids crav. . .
Landscape Painting Tips For Oil Painters
There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel comfortably secluded with nature. . .
Late Night Adventures with Your Children
Vacations are fun ! Weekends with the family are nice. But, Late Night Adventures are "simply. . .
Life After Television: Teaching Our Children to Play Again
Life After Television: Teaching Our Children to Play Again By Lisa Workman Studies have made the n. . .
Lost Relatives and Ancestors
My wife and I wanted to get started finding our lost relatives, but we didn't know where to begin. . .
Lost Relatives and Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide
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Make a Time Capsule To Preserve Family Memories
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Make a Valentine for Mom: Digital Cameras Make it Easy fo...
(ARA) - Digital photography is fast emerging as a popular family-friendly hobby. A recent survey . . .
Make Gift Wrap Paper
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Make Gift Wrapping Paper With Kids
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Make Personalized Placemats With Kids
This is a great family craft because everyone can do it. Small children will have fun with it be. . .
Make Your Own Bubble Bath
Indulge yourself and make your own bubble bath. Wouldn't it be nice to relax into a bubble bath . . .
Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Card making is a popular craft that anyone can enjoy without spending alot of money. Most of the . . .
Make Your Own Professional Gift Baskets
Ever given your family or friends a beautiful gift basket? Gift baskets are such a wonderful gif. . .
Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets
Personalized theme gift baskets are a great way to brighten up the day of someone special. If you. . .
Military Records: The Key to Your Family Tree?
Were your ancestors war heroes? Believe it or not, vital clues to your family's history just migh. . .
Musical Activities for Guaranteed Fun
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New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, my mother always saved the . . .
Nicely Designed Pillows As Gifts
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OOPS! Did I forget the Free Fun.
In my recent article "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun" I offered some ideas to keep your fun hungry kids. . .
Party games that make you laugh
A couple of years ago as one of our family parties wound down, one of my mother's friends said, ". . .
Pastime's Popularity is Growing By Leaps and Bounds
(ARA) - Some of the most popular pastimes in America today involve intricate detail, precision an. . .
Photography 101 Part 1
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Photography 101 Part 2
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Photography 101 Part 3
Even if you feel that you already know what kind of photography you like to do, it's alway. . .
Photography Business: Taking Baby Photos - for Profession...
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Photography Poses - The Missing Ingredient
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Play Clay Recipes - Homemade Clay Made Simple
This quick basic recipe is very easy to make and to use. It is soft and pliable for little hands . . .
Preserve Your Family History by Writing Your Family Stories
Preserve Your Family History by Writing Family Stories"Everyone has a story to tell." It seems li. . .
Quilting Is For My Generation And Your Generation
Many people think of quilting as something a group of older women do by sitting in a circle and s. . .
Quilting is for my generation and your generation!
Many people think of quilting as something a group of older women do by sitting in a circle and s. . .
Removing a Textured Pattern from a Scanned Photo - 5 Minu...
One of the most common problems when dealing with scanned photographs as part of a digital restor. . .
Removing cracks and creases when restoring old photos - 5...
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Removing spot scratches in your treasured photos - 5 Minu...
Probably one of the most common problems you will be faced with in doing any type of digital phot. . .
Router Bits Basics
A router bit is a tool for woodworking giving a quality finish to woodwork. It cuts wood providin. . .
Royal Family Trees
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Rubber Stamping : From Maya Indians To Scrapbooking
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Rubber Stamps : 10 Tips For Making Multiple Cards
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Scrapbooking For Genealogists: 3 Creative Ways To Preserv...
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Scrapbooking Ideas for Kids
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Scrapbooking Memories of 25 Years!
Over the years, I have taken numerous photos of my children probably just like many thousands upo. . .
Scrapbooking Teen Memories
By the time your teen is in high school, you probably aren't taking as many pictures of them as y. . .
Searching for Fabric Stores and How To Find The Best One
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When you are looking for top advice about free bead patterns, you will find it hard extricating t. . .
Separate Colors in a Fall Leaf using Chromatography
Fall is a beautiful time of year with all the leaves are changing colors. Children wonder why it . . .
Sepia Toned Prints from your Colour or Black and White Ph...
Quite often I will have clients bring in old photographs of their "elder" relatives that were tak. . .
Sewing - A Wonderful Pastime
To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used were to measure from ankle to dirt a. . .
Shadow Fun
Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies? The answer is simple: Shadows!. . .
Shrek Gingerbread Man Cookies and Crafts
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Slime Recipe Favorites
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Snowboarding Isn't Just For Kids Anymore
Pain and injury avoidance techniques for snowboarding are invaluable but not well known. If you k. . .
Snowmobiling Becoming a Family Affair
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So your children are bored.
So your children are bored? They want something to do? "No! Not that mum, something fun!"Sound fa. . .
Soap Bubble Art
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Some Information on Embroidery
Embroidery is the detail work for sewing. It is the small, intricate designs on fabric that make . . .
Summer Anti-Boredom List
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Summer Survival
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Super Bubble Recipes - Become an Expert "Bubbleologist"
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Ten Ideas for Fun Times at Home
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The Fabric of life...or...what material should I use to m...
There are many different types of fabrics, and many different ideas and crafts to do with them. F. . .
The Family Tree
There are numerous genealogy sites out there that feature an assortment of articles on documentat. . .
The legacy of samplers - the art of embroidery
All throughout history, both ancient and that which is being made today, man has had the desire. . .
Tickle Your Senses With Yankee Candles!
How many of us remember as kids creating our own candles from our broken crayons? We'd have mom . . .
Top Ten Benefits of Play
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Tracing Family Histories
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Ultimate Airplane Themed Games & Activities for your Chil...
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Unfinished Furniture.Finish it yourself!
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Want to try your hand at sewing...you'll need some sewing...
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Want To Try Your Hand At Sewing...You'll Need Some Sewing...
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Winter Blahs Become Family Fun
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Writing Your Life Stories
Remember the time that you got into 'big trouble' when you were a kid because. . .?Or what about . . .
Yard Sale Finds: Trash To Treasure
The weather gets warmer and many of us know this means one thing: yard sales. If you are a craf. . .
You can make money from embroidery
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