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AUGUST 8 This cash "pizza" serves as a great gift for National Dollar Day, birthdays, and so much more. Top your pie with coin "pepperoni" or veggie shapes cut out of paper. Smile file Save these dates: There are a whole lot of happy-makers to put on your calendar!. [Extracted from the article]

The article relates the decision of an African-American couple, Angela and Larry Hughes, to adopt a white boy. The couple, who had been struggling to have a baby for nine years, received a call from a friend who knew about their plans to adopt. The friend's teen daughter was pregnant and had decided not keep the baby. The couple worked to get the legal adoption paper work handled before the baby arrived. Eighteen months after the adoption, Angela became pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy.

The article offers tips for decorating the home for Christmas. A glass vase may be set into a larger vase and then filled with peppermints. Store-bought cardinals may be enhanced with a touch of red glitter. Small gift boxes may be wrapped with pretty paper with graphic patterns. Favorite photos may be slipped into scrapbooking frames.

The article offers tips on how shoppers can manage their spending for Christmas gifts. First, it is advised to determine the amount to spend on each person being listed. It is suggested to check out a discount art supply store for beautiful writing paper and pens. Instead of buying individual gifts for all children in one family, individuals should consider a single gift that will be enjoyed by everyone.

The article provides tips for decorating the home with flowers and vases. When using a clear vase, the stalks of the flowers must be camouflaged by adding a fiew long natural branches. After lining a shadowbox with wrapping paper or fabric, arrange a handful of yellow narcissus or tiny daffodils around the canvas. Other nature-inspired accessories may be used like nests, ferns and silk butterflies.

1. SIP ON THIS Garden Party and Wildflower Paper Straws, $6 for 25, riflepaperco.com. LEAFY GREENS Monstera Leaf Corkboard, $15 for three, papersource.com. Jot down daily gratitudes and watch your tree grow. [Extracted from the article]

Provides guidelines on making Christmas gifts. Materials used to make the beaded necklace; Stitches used for the knitted scarf; Use of self-adhesive paper to cover unwanted CDs.

Provides instructions on how to design eggs for the Easter. Mableized; Beribboned; Dotted; Paper-wrapped; Tissue-papered; Monogrammed. INSET: Seven Skills for Financial Harmony for Couples..

Provides tips on organizing things in the home. Freeing up cabinet space in the kitchen; Provision of shelves for papers and notes; Maximizing of drawer space in the clothes closets. INSETS: How to Organize Anything.;Stay Organized with These Tips..

Presents guidelines for making Christmas decorations. Holiday trays; Paper lanterns; Snowballs.

Presents several Christmas decorations in silver and blue. Blue plates; Blue paper vases; Doily ornaments; Holiday hearts.

The article offers tips for organizing piles of papers, boxes of keepsakes or closets. An overview on the proper designation of shelves for a mini library and the use of filing units for paperwork and bills, is provided. Also emphasized is the significant of do-it-yourself (DIY) project for such as bins and bins of clothes to maintain cleanliness in the area.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making inviting door decorations including paper pinwheel bouquet, fun flower basket and anchors aweigh wreath.

The article features the website catalogchoice.org in the U.S. The website provides tips and strategies that will help households to effectively manage unwanted catalogs they receive. It also plays significant role in reducing spending costs as well as the burden experienced by households on paper wastes.

Reveals how to make bunnies and other handicrafts for Easter. Materials for each project; Bunny bonnet; Table bunnies; Bunny quilt; Pompon chicks; Paper butterflies; Painted eggs.

Offers several shopping, gift wrapping and decorating tips for the Christmas season. Suggested Christmas gifts and decorations; Alternative wrapping paper; Theme baskets; Ways to display greeting cards; Special ways to express appreciation; Family traditions.

Presents instructions for making a number of Halloween ornaments and decorations for kids of all ages. Instructions for making a loot bag, a paper witch, happy ghosts, pumpkin faces and a colorful door monster.

Details the materials and steps used in making several Christmas decorations. Snowman Garland; Popcorn Stars; Paper chains.

Describes how to create family scrapbooks. Using colored and printed papers to complement the photos; Cropping photographs to show only the most important parts; Decorating with stickers, die-cuts, doilies, rubber stamps and other items; Addition of journaling information.

Suggests various activities for children during the holidays. Snow painting; Making breadstick figures; Children's Book Council Inc.'s pamphlet called `13 Exciting Reading Activities'; Friendship garden; Follow the leader; Making a paper-chain frog. INSETS: Edible art.;That's entertainment.;Household helpers.;Cool crafts.

Gives directions for making various kitchen items. Instructions for canisters; Watering-can vase; Paper-towel holder; Message board; Corncob stool. INSETS: To make.;How to..

Presents interior decoration that can be tacked, glued or tied. Use of dishtowels to brighten up a chair; Upholstered headboards; Tacking of starfish to a bathroom wall; Gluing of paper clips to a picture frame; Use of puffy fabric designs for a magazine rack.

Presents art work and handicraft that can be sold at a craft bazaar. Glove puppies; Paintbrushes; Blackboards made from paper bags; Recycling of tin cans for candy-toting snowmen; Reindeers with clothespin bodies; Instructions for construction. INSET: Bazaar strategies..

Recommends flower-themed handicraft projects for spring. Flower-painted umbrella; Tote bag; Dressing up lampshade; Picnic basket; Shelf; Cross-stitch sampler; Repainting a plain wood cupboard; Stamp-and-paint wall hanging; Flower ball; Tiebacks for curtains; Box craft; Party server made with real flowers; Waxing fresh flowers; Vegetable vases; Starfish flowers; Paper flower; Cornhusk blossoms.

Presents handmade crafts for hobbyists. Paper poppies; Pinch pots; Jewelry; Dolls; Yo-yos. INSET: How to enlarge patterns..

Presents advice from `Woman's Day' readers on how to get through the christmas season. Includes use of prepared cookie dough for christmas cookies; Use of holiday-patterned paper plates, napkins and tablecloth for easy cleaning; Gift ideas; Use of resealable plastic bags to hold garlands.

Provides tips on how to make a small room look and feel spacious. Includes use of small-patterned paper on walls; Addition of simple window treatments; Use of shiny materials.

Outlines the steps for making several Easter-themed decorations. Bunny basket; Paper-decorated eggs; Birdhouse; Topiary pots; Appliqued banner; Wreath; Bunny-house pillow.

Offers advice on ways to decorate rooms. Includes revamp of a lamp with twigs and a rice-paper shade; Stitching colorful rag-rug pillow covers; Building a spice cabinet; Wrapping a no-sew slipcover; Framing postcards; Decorating kitchen windows with pleated shade and valance made from vinyl wallcovering; Spraying matte-finish paint on tin canisters or coffee cans.

Presents a guide to organizing your home. Linen Closet; Bedroom; Bathroom; Hall closet; Jewelry drawer; Garage; Kitchen; Tips from readers. INSET: Recycling made easy.;Coping with paper overload..

Offers 92 ideas for saving time. Where to store kids' hats and gloves; Saving and storing receipts; Keeping library cards and swimming pool passes in an envelope on the refrigerator; Keeping important papers in a designated place; How to save time on your chores; More.

Offers advice on decoupage, the art of decorating surfaces with paper cutouts. History of decoupage; Glass plates and bowl; Paint and decoupage Shaker-style wood boxes; Lacquerlike background for wood trays; Smooth-surfaced lamp base; Instructions.

Presents a photo essay of a variety of quilts and ideas for using quilting patterns elsewhere. Paint a quilt; Shaker boxes covered with quilt-patterned paper; Quilt-shaped cookies; Directions for sewing a quilt.

DECEMBER 24 Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting founder Jodi RR Smith explains the rules in honor of National Regifting Day 1 DON'T REGIFT WITHIN THE SAME CIRCLE Make sure the original gift giver and the new recipient don't know each other and, to your knowledge, don't have mutual friends. 2 THE GIFT SHOULD BE IN PERFECT CONDITION Give only items that are brand-new and in original packaging with the tags still on. 3 BE THOUGHTFUL Don't think of regifting as an easy way to get rid of unwanted items. Pick pretty paper and bows. smile science People may be able to "hear" your smile over the phone, and it makes them smile back, according to one study. [Extracted from the article]

Photographs of several house furnishing accessories used in decorating bedroom including the Flower Burst Pillow Cases, the Garden Roses Wrapping Paper and the Marimekko Polka Dot Pillow Cover are presented.

The article focuses on the three steps on how to organize piles of receipts, bills and other financial statements. It mentions that organizing bills and other papers can prevent losts and late fees. It says that some bills need to be purged while other should be kept particularly those related to health or property.

The article offers tips from freelance graphic designer Sarah Zimmerman on how to store gift essentials such as the use of cup hooks holdings to roll out paper, greeting cards storing, and repurposing of mason jars.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making flowers out of papers and buttons including the framed flowers, the carefree terrarium, and the decorated journal.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for making various valentine art crafts including shadowbox valentine, a candy heart ring, and a cut-paper flower card.

The article gives advice on picking out wallpapers for the bedroom. According to the author, the latest crop of wallpapers are not only affordable but also modern and graphic. The author suggests easy art for bedroom walls. The author adds that bold patterns are good in small rooms since they will make the room look grand.

The article offers information on how to find the planner and planning system that can be used to organize schedules and appointments. It mentions some tips in finding the planner, whether it could be an electronic or paper planner, that is suitable to an individual. It presents a personality quiz relative to what would be the use of the planner. It discusses scheduling tips from various professionals like planning as if your life depends on the planner and having electronic planners.

The article offers advice on how to overcome roadblocks to getting things organized at home. First is not to be overwhelmed or discouraged with the amount of work to do to get organized. Second is to manage paper clutter by storing files in a computer and limiting the amount of room for certain items. Third is to get spouse or children onboard by developing habits that say good-bye to chaos. Fourth is to determine the deeper reason behind the mess.

"These ultralight packing cubes have a top handle that's easy to grab from a suitcase. The nylon fabric is water-repellent in case of spilled toiletries". Emma Seymour, product analyst in the Textiles, Paper and Plastics Lab, Good Housekeeping Institute. [Extracted from the article]

Just because they aren't actively "eco" doesn't mean the stuff they use can't be - switch from plastic toothbrushes to bamboo and from paper napkins to cloth, and stock up on reusable beverage tumblers. One idea: Grab canvas bags and spend the morning at your local farmers' market. Performing this act of kindness as a family will help everyone see how choices have a positive impact. [Extracted from the article]

Features a stationery from Olivia Mullin. Foldover notes and long flat cards; Uses of the stationery.

The article features wickedly cute decorations for the Halloween season. Stick figures made of brooms will conjure up some grins and will hopefully frighten crows. A table may also be set for fun with monstrously cute construction-paper placemats. Friendly ghosts made of bandannas and tied up with string are hanging from a plant.

The article discusses how to get rid of unused medicines such as flushing of unused medicines including Percocet and suggests putting the pills in a plastic bag that is sealed and throwing it into trash.

Presents 'Woman's Day Specials' Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts,' magazine.

Suggests simple household cures for common health complaints. Coffee for headaches; Duct tape for warts; Mouthwash rinse for dandruff; Krazy Glue for paper cuts or cracked skin.