Unexpected Ideas for Creative Projects

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, for sure. I love the season with its cooler weather, changing leaves, comforting rhythm of school and football season and the opportunity to see family near and far. 

In my family, we have a Thanksgiving dinner tradition – giving thanks! It may sound simple, and it is, but it’s an important way to start the busy holiday season for us. Each year before dinner starts, we go around the table and share the things we are thankful for. It’s always meaningful, but we’ve gotten some pretty funny responses from my younger family members on more than one occasion. You know what they say, “out of the mouths of babes”…

...read more

If you’re like me, then you love decorating your house for the seasons. Recently, I found myself spending way too much time in the seasonal décor section at a couple of stores when the sole purpose of my shopping excursion was to buy new stainless steel pots and pans. I ended up getting back on task and decided to wait on the home décor – even though I really wanted to purchase a new table centerpiece. What better way to show the changes outside than to reflect the season inside? Autumn brings warmth to the household, along with thoughts of family celebrations, friends and good food. With Halloween and Thanksgiving just a few more fallen leaves away, why not get started decorating for them now? You can even bring in the kids to help with these easy, inexpensive DIY fall décor projects.

Back in June, I shared some news from the annual FedEx Office Signs of the Times survey with our Out of Office readers. Our poll found that small business owners believed marketing and advertising were both key to driving business in 2010. And when it comes to attracting potential customers or promoting your products and services to current customers, signage can be a helpful way to share information quickly. Colorful graphics, bold fonts and catchy prose can help to draw attention to important information in an easy-to-read format. ...read more

Fall marks one of my favorite seasons with beautiful colored leaves and crisp, cool mornings. Growing up, one way we would celebrate fall was hosting our Annual Leaf Throwing Party for families in our neighborhood. We would rake all the leaves that had fallen for weeks into a large pile in our front yard, then invite eager, carefree kids to toss the leaves everywhere. What fun!

If you decide to host your own Leaf Throwing Party or Halloween Haunted House this fall, creating decorations are fun way to get your kids excited and involved in the party prep. Here are some easy, affordable and eco-friendly craft ideas by Kiwi Magazine to spruce up your fall party. ...read more