The Best Valentines Day Cards and Crafts...

I don’t know about you, but I am just absolutely overwhelmed by the vast selection of Valentines Day cards – and decorations – that are available in various stores. I am equally – if not more – overwhelmed by the cost of these very pretty items! Not sure how many people save all their card, I used to, until I have boxes and boxes of them. Yes – there is a way to re-use them –...

The Best Valentines Day Ideas...

One of the nicest days of the year – a day when you get to tell people that you love them – in case you don’t do it often enough. There are a number of ways to do that – saying is the nicest one, but on February 14th, we all get to do just a little bit more. Here is some help for you – ideas and tips on how to organize a party, what to do to create that special thoughtful gift, how to create...

How to Make Christmas Memories...

Some special memories just happen – things people say, things people do…. And then there are some that you can create – and as the years go by, they become more and more special. This is my own story: Almost 40 years ago, I made Christmas stockings for my two boys. The older one – Dusan – was just little over 2 years old and the younger one – Daniel was only 6 weeks old at the time....

How to Make Christmas Stockings...

You can make your very own Christmas stockings and add a special touch to each one. Use them to decorate with, fill with treats and give as gifts! Here is a really cute idea! You can easily turn woolen socks into one of a kind Christmas stockings – imagine hanging them on your mantel or accenting your armoire with them. All you have to do is find the woolen stockings you like, and think how you can complement their...

How to Decorate Your Christmas Wreath...

You can go to pretty much any store and buy a very nicely decorated wreath. I checked a few yesterday and every one of them had something I would have done differently for one thing – the other thing is that the cost of decorated wreaths shocked me! You can buy a plain green wreath for under $10 – look at the decorated ones and the price tag jumps up to $40 and up! i actually saw a wreath that was selling...

All About Special Christmas Gifts...

As you can imagine, I have always been the one to make as many special Christmas gifts as time and energy would allow. My boys had shelves full of sweaters, hats, scarfs, handmade blankets in every room…. and eventually the rest of my family did as well. It really was time to start coming up with new and different things to create. So for the last couple of years, I have been making special gift baskets and gift...

Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas...

Adding a special touch to your Thanksgiving table does not have to be difficult or expensive. Here are a few of the ones I like: You most probably have a glass bowl already, so think about filling it with various sizes of pumpkins and colourful gourds – definitely not difficult and not expensive at all. But it does look great and I am sure it will add a special touch to any table Do you have children’s...

Unique and Handmade Gifts Like No Others...

I just have to share this with all of you! After years of thinking about doing what I do best, I have finally launched Mama Knows product line – in my very own online store! I can hardly sleep now – it’s like having another child! All the products have my personal name on them – all have been developed and well tested personally by me and I do believe they make incredible gifts! Check out the Recipes...

10 Best Pumpkin Carving Ideas...

As creative as I may be, this is something I have always needed a little help with. Realizing that it is a good idea to know what I want to create before selecting our pumpkins was a good thing! There are so many sizes and shapes to choose from and what you want the final look to be will be greatly influenced by what pumpkin you select. Also – knowing the steps, having the right tools and – creating a template...

Best Halloween Ideas...

I love this time of year! For me – it is always been so much fun decorating the house, making costumes, watching the little ones run around collecting goodies – it is a happy time for sure! And you are probably surfing the net to find the best ideas for your Halloween celebrations – it can take time and energy – so I decided to lend a helping hand and give you a variety of Halloween ideas and tips...