DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This diy was found at www.creaturecomfortsblog.com .  This would make a very special gift for that very special someone. I’ve had an overwhelming response to this project and everyone wants a tutorial, so here you go. First off, gather your supplies:       - book for dismembering, paperbacks are great - template (I made half an apple out of a thick piece of chipboard) - exacto knife with a very sharp blade - clips - glue stick - snot dots - ink or paint for coloring and something to apply it with - decoration or embellishments           Step 1 My paperback book was too thick so I split it in half using my blade. Try and make a clean break or you will end up sacrificing some pages. Remove the cover.           Step 2 Lay the template down on the book and cut the pages around the template. Be careful not to cut in to the template and try to cut only a few pages down at a tim...

   This recipe comes from www.kingarthurflour.com  .  Who doesn't love fresh, hot pretzels????.....Anyone?.....Anyone?    Make some of these and you'll have your family eating out of your hand!  (only if you want them to!) Pretzels are available crisp and hard from your grocery or, if you're lucky and in the right place, soft and chewy from street vendors. Our recipe is for the soft, chewy kind. The melted butter brushed over the crust is a bonus street vendors don't offer! Hands-on time: 20 mins. to 30 mins. Baking time: 8 mins. to 9 mins. Total time: Overnight, 1 hrs 10 mins. to 1 hrs 21 mins. Yield: 8 large pretzels Dough 2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 7/8 to 1 cup warm water* *Use the greater amount in the winter, the lesser amount in the summer, and somewhere in between in the spring and fall. Your goal is a soft dough. To...

The National Eisteddfod of Wales is one of the great festivals of the world, attracting over 160,000 visitors every year. An eclectic mixture of culture, music, visual arts and all kinds of activities for people of all ages, there’s something for everyone on the Maes during the first week of August every year. The Eisteddfod is a travelling festival which belongs to the people of Wales – wherever they live, and this is an integral part of its appeal. The festival visits areas in north and south Wales alternately, and hosting the National Eisteddfod is a great boost for any area. It’s an ideal opportunity to promote and encourage people to use and learn Welsh locally, to take part in cultural activities in their area, and it’s also a great opportunity to promote the region as a tourist destination. The economic effect on the area is huge, with the Eisteddfod contributing between £6-8 million to the local economy during the week. The Eisteddfod is the home of literature, music...

    Black cats have been the subject of much fear and superstition for centuries. Depending on the part of the world you lived in, and the time in history in which you lived, they could be associated with evil, demons, illness, prosperity, luck....even a storm at sea. Superstitions about these cats still remain, and unfortunately they sometimes become the objects of fear.     The color black was ( and still is, to an extent) associated with mystery, darkness and evil. Cats that were totally or mainly black were therefore often associated with witches. As a result, many a poor woman was burnt at the stake or drowned in the local river in the Middle Ages in Britain, and her pet cat was often burned or drowned along with her.     Some people believed these cats were demons, or a form of the devil, in disguise, so the woman who owned the cat must therefore be a witch. Others believed that the cats aided witches in performing bl...

    This tastey recipe comes from. www.sixinthesuburbsblog.blogspot.com .  These would be your childrens favorite after school snack, especially during the fall and winter time!  Quick and easy, that's what I like! Chocolate & Peanutbutter Acorns Chocolate and Peanut Butter; need I say more? These are a perfect project for tiny fingers! Melt 1/2 bag of Mini-Chips {5 second interval in the microwave, stirring really good each time} Dip the flat end of the Hershey's Kiss into melted chocolate and top with a bite-size NutterButter. Dip the flat end of a Mini-Chip into the melted chocolate and stick it to the NutterButter.

    Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada , in the United States . The event starts on the Monday before, and ends on the day of, the American Labor Day holiday (August 29 to September 4, 2011). It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. The event is described by many participants as an experiment in community , radical self-expression , and radical self-reliance .     Burning Man is organized by Black Rock City, LLC . In 2010, 51,515 people attended Burning Man. 2011 attendance was capped at 50,000 participants and the event sold out on July 24th. A smaller event known as the Smoke Creek Gathering has been opened to the public nearby to give the thousands of lucky people a place to participate. HISTORY 1986 to 1989     The annual event now known as Burning Man began as a bonfire ritual on the summer solstice in 1986 whe...

    Each day in America is a national food holiday and what better way to celebrate by enjoying those foods. Now, you don't have to wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas to enjoy a delicious food filled holiday. In this article you will find a list of national food holidays for the month of September. Along with each day, you'll also find a delicious idea on how to celebrate that particular holiday. National Cherry Popover Day September 1 : If you aren't sure how to make cherry popovers, just skip the popover part and make muffins with dried cherries and chocolate chips. National Blueberry Popsicle Day September 2 : Blueberry popsicles can be so easy to make. Just combine fresh blueberries with vanilla yogurt and a splash of your favorite juice. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until set. National Welsh Rarebit Day September 3 : Welsh Rarebit is basically a cheese sauce poured over buttered toast. You can find many recipes online that are made using canne...