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There are numerous reasons to hold a summer carnival, but the most important is so that you can offer a fun event for your neighborhood or an organization. A carnival can be planned as a school fundraiser or as a fundraiser for a church group. Before getting into the details of the carnival, you need to set a budget so that you know how much money you can spend in each area, such as food and games. Prices One of the first things that you should think about when planning a summer carnival is the price of admission, how much...

Since birthdays come just once a year for a family member or treasured friend, why not come up with a new and novel way to celebrate their special day. Finding just the right presentation and birthday greeting doesn't have to be a complicated process. Just like any other special occasion that requires acknowledgment, a birthday greeting can be just as unique, creative, effective and joyous as any other holiday or event. So, just what unique ideas can you use to wish someone a happy birthday? Here are four unique ways that might make a birthday recipient's day a surprising, fun...

Photo Credit: Wonder Valley Weddings aren't a time for blending in. Be smart and plan the wedding so everything stands out. Utilize creativity to make invitations unique with these fun ideas. Show Personality Be daring by showing the bride and groom's prominent personalities or play it classy and formal. Some wedding couples have a themed wedding fit for a Disney princess while others want style and flair. Do they have a favorite color or movie? They may like to contribute to charity and want to incorporate this. Some people volunteer to help animals, the environment or another organization they're genuinely...

I've been on a little bit of a health kick lately.  It's been a long winter of lazy days and junk food and in my case, a broken toe that kept that kept me on the couch for 6 weeks.  I've got a little touch of spring fever and I'm ready to get moving again and to get back on track, but first, it's time to get my snack game back on track. Whether you’re on the go, short on time or just crave with a small appetite, snacking is the best option to keep energized and fed. However, don’t...

This is the time of year that I put on my elf hat and sit in front of my computer to write Santa Letters.  I know it seems a little early to be thinking about Christmas and Santa's list, but I do this all by "myelf"  and it takes a lot of time to get all of those letters written in time for shipping on December 1st.  I personally write all of the letters and create the candy bars to match and every year I do more and more.  It is one of the more personalized letters from Santa out...