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Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to make a mini-scrapbook: 1 of 4

Creating a mini-book can be fun and inexpensive. A welcome departure from the large format scrapbooks, mini-books can be finished quickly and make great gifts for family, friends, and teachers. When creating a mini-book, first decide on a theme for your book. It can be as simple as 'Ashley's Birthday,' Baby Emily's Favorite ...
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts How to make salt dough holiday decorations: 1 of 4

Making salt dough ornaments is a great way to let kids help decorate the house and tree for Christmas. They make great gifts, too. Basic Salt Dough preheat oven to 275 4 c. flour 1 c. salt 1 1/2 c. water Mix flour and salt and slowly add water, mixing well. To check consistency, roll dough into a small ball. If it cracks whe...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: Unresolved plot elements from previous books: 2 of 7

With the upcoming release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, fans of the Boy Who Lived are eagerly awaiting answers to questions that have, until now, been unresolved. Here are the questions that I have wondered about the most. * If you haven't read Half-Blood Prince, this will be full of spoilers. You really haven't r...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Personal teacher gifts your child can make: 1 of 3

The best teachers gifts are those that have a personal touch from your child. A sweet but practical gift that's sure to be used for years is a personalized tote bag. Buy a canvas or denim tote bag from a discount or craft store and several colors of fabric paint. Write the teacher's name on it, let it dry, and then let your ...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Top 5 tips for scrapbooking: 6 of 14

Five tips for creating a scrapbook that captures your family story. #1. Remember the moments. Life isn't comprised solely of holidays and occasions. Life is the moments in between those events. It may be easy now for you to remember what little Sue said to Grandma last Friday, but it won't come to mind so easily next week or...
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Anticipating the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: 10 of 13

The summer of 2007 promises to be the Summer of Potter. Fans of the J. K. Rowling series are eagerly anticipating the theatrical premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on July 13. Following a mere eight days later is the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the Harry P...