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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.

The article evaluates several products including the Vintage Love Wire Wrap Bracelet from Top Shelf Jewelry Inc., the My Mom: Her Stories, Her Words Book from the online retailer Paper Source and the Snake Charmer Series Minimergency Kit for Her from the company Pinch Provisions.

The article offers several ideas from Dollarstore Inc., a variety store, to make get-together festival less costly. It also offers tips to create handmade drink stirrers, chandelier and photo frames, and to decorate items like wrapping chocolate bars and tying candles with ribbon. It presents step-by-step instructions to make crepe paper flower.

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.

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 offers brief information on several products including the Brushstroke Gold Foil Planner from Paper Source, the Stow 3-Drawer File Cabinet from Poppin, and the Slider Photo Display and Storage Drawer from Umbra.

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 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]

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.

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.

Split 1 large baguette, then spread 1 side with 2 Tbsp unsalted butter and other side with about 1 cup Arugula Pesto (recipe below). Arugula Pesto ACTIVE 15 MIN. TOTAL 15 MIN. MAKES 1½ CUPS 3 scallions, root ends intact, washed 2 heaping cups fresh arugula ½ cup grated Parmesan 3 Tbsp salted roasted pepitas 1 large clove garlic, peeled 1 tsp lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice Kosher salt and pepper ¼ cup olive oil 1 Heat cast-iron skillet on medium-high until very hot. Ivy, 9, helps with the salad Banana Bread Bars with Salted-Toffee Icing ACTIVE 10 MIN. TOTAL 40 MIN. PLUS COOLING SERVES 8 TO 10 3 very ripe (heavily spotted) bananas ½ cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp kosher salt ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips Salted-Toffee Sauce (recipe at right) 1 Heat oven to 350°F. [Extracted from the article]

Presents five Valentine treats to make in minutes. Paper heart; Pint-sized candy box; Ribbon-tied card; Valentine pin; Bright, folded-paper box with roses.

Presents photographs of home-made Christmas decorations with instructions for making them which can be given as gifts. Wood-block elf; Pinecone skier; Patchwork holly ball; Cloth and paper quilt; Felt gingerbread man; Tennis-ball elf; Buttoned-up Christmas tree.

Provides tips for parents on how to provide children with the educational tools needed to achieve academic success. Anticipation of needs such as pencils, paper and even snacks; Designation of a time and place for homework; Teaching of time management; Encouragement of peer tutoring; Setting of good examples such as reading newspapers or books.

Provides tips on organization of household clutter. Closets; Kitchens; Paper; Storage of toys and sports equipment. INSETS: Clothes calls.;The conundrums..

Discusses the most common obstacles in organizing personal items. Includes arrangement of items in closets; Handling of recipes; Organization of jewelry; Paper problems.

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.

The article provides suggestions for making storage containers using cardboard boxes, which can thereby be used for keeping belts, scarves, and bags.

I'm hanging the Chasing Paper x Keeley Shaw print 'Reframing' in my office to help turn my 'I cants' into 'I haven't yets.' From $12, [...]

The article discusses how a paper on reducing credit card debt published in "Women's Day" magazine helped Maria Alice Jensen managed her finances in California. In 2004, Jensen decided to open a cafe, relying on credit cards to pay for materials and rent. Two years later, Jensen owned a big debt. Jensen followed the tips from the paper and eventually, she was debt-free by March 2008.

The article evaluates the Ziszor! handheld paper shredder from ziszor.com.

The article highlights the BloemBox hand-wrapped paper gift-box that contains real flowers. The author recommends them to people planning to send gifts. Each box is topped with a silk flower, filled with a tissue paper seed ribbon and contains different flower varieties like sunflowers, carnations and pansies. They can be planted directly to the ground or cut to size for outdoor pots.

The article provides tips for saving some sentimental things such as postcards or ticket stubs from a vacation. Don Williams, a senior conservator at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and coauthor of "Saving Stuff: How to Care For and Preserve Your Collectibles, Heirlooms and Other Prized Possessions," warned about moisture, bugs and mold that may destroy these sentimental things. Acid-free archival-based papers and cotton rag paper may be used to avoid mold.

A list of house furnishings for the patio is presented. They include Montauk Adirondack chair in royal blue, bamboo paper lantern, Arden Company market umbrella, glass bottle lantern with black base, Smith & Hawken Marlton outdoor coffee table, Wrought Irony square melanine plates, and outdoor throw pillow in citrus stripe.

The article presents creative ideas for mothers to encourage their children to make thank-you notes. It suggests tracing a child's hand on construction paper and cutting it out to make a thank-you card. It recommends asking younger children to draw a big heart on a large sheet of construction paper. Take a picture of a child holding the card in front of her.

The article features the use of an old suit bag as a gift organizer. It can be hanged neatly in the closet which can hold several rolls of papers, tapes, ribbons, name tags,and tissue papers.