If you’ve got small children at home, you’ll know how quickly they grow – and outgrow their color clothing. Considering the price of outfitting kids every few months or so, sewing their clothing yourself from cuttings and scraps can save you quite a bit of money in the long run. There are good [...]

Soy is nothing but hydrogenated soybean oil form which candles can be made. These candles are fast becoming very popular in the household, as they are environment friendly. Though soy candles are readily available in the market, they can also be made at home by combining soy wax with various fragrances and dyes. The procedure [...]

The history of wood toys is as old as the history of civilization. Not only is wood prized for its ease in carving, but it is also a long-lasting material. But what has made wood toys so valuable is something else: it’s a natural anti-bacterial product. Because children have always tended to put [...]

I don’t know how it happened but I found a dollar in my cell phone holder the other day. It caught me off guard because I seriously have no clue how it got there . Not that I am complaining, I love finding money . I have to do laundry in [...]

Loom knitting is an old art, recently become popular again. Looms come in a variety of shapes, including round, oval, and rectangular. Some have a single row of pegs, called single rakes; some have two rows of pegs, called double rakes. The size of the loom is a factor in how large a knit piece [...]

People often ask me why I keep an Aquaman action figure in a mobile case on my desk. It’s to protect it from fading in the sun. Now why I have an Aquaman action figure is a different story. I was writing this myspace blog once about how when [...]

All across the country children are trying to get their hands on Webkinz pets. For any of you who don’t know, a Webkinz is a plush pet that allows children to access an online and interactive environment that is safe. There are also secret Webkinz hacks that can earn special prizes or extra kinzcash. Webkinz are [...]

One of the most fun to do and practical hobbies in the world is that of making your very own homemade lye soap. This art has been perfected through the centuries and even today there are an astounding number of people that still enjoy the creative art and cost effective production of producing your very [...]

Many think that knitting is just for women. This is not true, because men knit too. There are as many knit groups for men, as there are for women. It has been said that knitting started in England, and by a man. Yahoo has a special knitting group just for men. But no matter the [...]

children love watching movies or television shows that feature their favorite character. It seems that every child picks one character to focus on. They’ll often ask for DVDs, books and toys that are designed to reflect the character’s image. Soft and cuddly toys are especially nice as they make great additions to the child’s bedroom. [...]