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Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Why take up scrapbooking as a hobby: 2 of 20

Scrapbooking may seem too expensive and too tedious for some. To others, it can be such a rewarding pastime. The following are some reasons why you should consider scrapbooking as a hobby. 1. Scrapbooking is a creative outlet- It's a way to express yourself creatively. When you scrapbook, you discover new materials and explo...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Cheap wedding ideas: Tips for getting married in your own backyard: 3 of 16

Having a backyard wedding is a less expensive way to have your celebration. Its important to plan it carefully to get the most out of it. Here are a couple of tips for making this day extra special. 1) Set your budget Many couples always go over their budget anyway, but it's very important to have one to always look back on ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Holiday weddings: Tips for getting married on a holiday: 1 of 4

Here are a few tips on getting married on a holiday: 1. Announce your wedding date as early as possible. Many people plan to go out of town during major holidays and you want them to know ahead of time so they can include your wedding in their plans. The best way to do this is to send out save the date cards to your guests. ...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to make your own thank you cards without looking cheap: 5 of 15

Thank you cards are a wonderful way to express your appreciation to someone who's made a wonderful impact in your life. A nice thank you card by itself can cost anywhere from $4.00- $7.00. It's so much better to make the card yourself to save yourself the extra money and to add your personal touch to it at the same. It's act...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding invitation ideas for a beach wedding: 3 of 9

1. Handmade paper invitations- Beach weddings are very natural. It would be a great idea to incorporate the simplicity of the wedding into the invitations. These invitations can be made out of handmade paper with flower petals or other dried fibers such as raffia or leaves. Some handmade papers are printable so you can easil...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to make Christmas cards: 2 of 6

Giving away Christmas cards is a wonderful holiday tradition. This is a great opportunity to let our family and friends (both old and new) know that we are thinking about them during the holiday season. There are many different ways to make Christmas cards. The easiest trick to make cards for the holidays is by using card st...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking: Tips for preserving your pages: 1 of 3

There are many ways to preserve your scrapbook pages. Thank goodness for new products manufactured everyday and the development of technology that is now available to the public. But the best method of preserving your pages will ultimately depend on what kind of project you're working on. 1) Unfinished pages can be kept in a...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking on a budget: On becoming a 'scrapmiser': 6 of 17

It's fun to scrapbook and many times you don't even have to spend a fortune on it. Here are a few tips on how to scrapbook on a budget. 1. Sign up for mailers from different scrapbooking or craft stores. Many times, they offer specials and discount coupons in their mailers. Some stores also have discount coupons printed in n...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Making your savings grow: 7 of 17

In order to make your savings grow, it's important to change the way you think about your money and spending. 1) Buy quality, not quantity. Instead of buying several $15 cheap blue jeans, go ahead and buy those two pairs that may cost you $45 each but will last you longer. 2) Put away money in high interest savings or funds....
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Holiday shopping tips: How to survive the mall mauling: 13 of 31

Holiday shopping is just the beginning of one of the many tasks that's involved in this festive season. Why not make it less stressful by following the tips below: 1) Schedule your shopping day when not everyone is at the mall- Plan to shop on a weekday or early in the morning as soon as the stores open. This helps you out i...