I'm not really into big birthday celebrations and as the years roll on dread having my birthday come around. To me, it's a reminder of getting older. Also, I'm usually busy and taking time for a birthday party seems a ...
I love giving 'just because' gifts, or gifts that are not for any special occasion. If I see items that my family might enjoy, then usually I will buy them and tuck them away for a holiday, but sometimes I would just ra...
I would prefer a practical gift on any occasion, such as new computer or accessories, earphones, camera or anything that is going to help my freelance business. Once I even got two years of website hosting as a Christma...
I have a few craft type interests but no way to monetize them. So I feel guilty even trying. Should I craft anyway regardless or wait till I can find a way to make money off them?
I love the granny square pattern as it's so versatile. I have used this pattern to create baby sweaters, blankets and even rugs. The pattern can be modified to use as many threads as you need for desired thickness (suc...
I have some very old pictures of me and my brothers from childhood that I would like to archive in a scrapbook. I want to have the photos restored as many are worn with time and colors fading. Does anyone know of a se...
Carrot cake is my favorite and always something that I want for my birthday. It's very rich tasting so I only get a little even at my birthday. I don't mind having a chocolate cake with real fudge icing, but that's not...
As a child, my favorite thing to do was draw and I loved illustrating everything, sometimes to my mother's disappointment as that usually meant I would draw on walls. Over time, I found a more constructive way to expr...
I would love to hire a musician or band for a family birthday party. This could be a really fun thing for everyone attending. Is this something you would do?
Re-gifting is the act of giving a gift to someone else after that same gift was given to you by someone else. Most times this is done when you receive a gift that you do not really need or want and just want to pass it ...
I love handmade one of a kind jewelry items, such as those you might find on Etsy. These jewelry pieces are made with such care by the artist. And, though the price is always higher than a mass merchandised jewelry item...
I want to decorate my home for an upcoming birthday party, but don't really feel like going to the shops to find decorations. Is there a good site online that offers birthday party decorations but also fast delivery?
I've been a long time fan of Plaid Craft and Acrylic Paint for home decorating and crafting projects and always use this brand when decorating for Easter or Christmas. The colors are vibrant and true and always provide ...
When my daughter was born, I crocheted lots of baby items including baby blankets and booties and sweaters. Also, I have crocheted Barbie doll dresses; ornate flowers for decorative accessories, such as on bows and also ...
What's the most money you have ever spent on a party, such as for a birthday or Christmas celebration?
I want to buy a gift for my mother and father's anniversary celebration. About how much is right to spend for this special occasion?
In my lifetime, I have attended 16 weddings, including my own. The weddings were mostly for siblings, friends and college classmates. On several occasions, I have been a bridesmaid. Do you attend many weddings?
Wrapping gifts is a centuries old tradition, though cloth or silk was once used before paper became commonly available for the same purpose. Do you wrap your gifts? Do you have a Christmas wrapping party for your famil...
I like to buy an occasional card or gift for a friend or loved one, so I have a regular gift budget of $50 monthly. This allows me to buy items I have budgeted for without worrying about over spending. Some months, I do...
One of the best ways to get great deals is to shop after the season. For instance, many items are on sale the week after Christmas and that's a great time to get deals. You can even get deals on things like candy and c...
I love creating homemade gifts for holidays. These gifts are usually hand crafted. My favorite items to create are decoupage or crochet items. These things take so much time to complete and are a relaxing way to spend...
Is anyone else on here the proud owner of an aquarium of any sort? Here are a few pics from my 55 gallon reef tank
What is your favorite pizza topping? I love taco with lots of sour cream and hot sauce. Delicious.
