Holiday, Party & Event Advice

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Crafts, Planning, Budgeting, Decorations
Gift Wrap, Cards, Entertainment, Safety...

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GENERAL/MIXED/MISC.

How To Choose A Gift They'll Like - Knowledge Hound

Thank You, Thank You (tips for getting kids to write thank you notes) - iVillage

Tips For Reducing Holiday Waste - Environmental Defense Fund

Toasting Tips (dos & don'ts for making a toast) - iDine

BUDGETS & SPENDING

Holiday Budgets - Ask Cash Flo

Holiday Spending: How to Reduce Your Holiday Debt - The Sideroad

Holiday Spending: Will You Be Prepared This Year? - Credit Matters

Party Planning: 5 Best Budgeting Tips - PartySpot

Party Time On A Budget (inexpensive party themes, potlucks, make your own bagged ice...) - Mom's Budget

Reducing Holiday Financial Stress - Suzi McGarvey

Tips for Holiday Shopping - Consumers Union

CRAFTS & DECORATING

A Pinata For You To Make (donkey shape) - BryBack Manor

Cascarones - American Egg Board

Decorating With Balloons (balloon cluster arch) - DIY Network

How To Make A Balloon Arch - ezParties.com

How To Make A Piñata (ball shape) - The Pacific Academy

Quick & Easy Table Centerpieces - Comfy Country Creations

EVENT PLANNING

Booking Tips (for hiring entertainers) - Dufferz.com

Children's Picnics, and Grown Up Parties - Zebra Entertainment Party Planning Guide

How To Choose A Caterer - St. Louis Business Journal

Kids 'N Clowns (Tips for ensuring a positive clown experience.) - Dufferz.com

Kids Party Cabin (themes, recipes, games...)

Party Advice - Party Venues

Planning The Perfect Party - Vermont Living

Tips On Choosing Your Caterer - Catering A' La King

GIFT WRAP & CARDS

3D Picture Cards (how to make) - Dalviera Girl Guides

Dazzling Giftwrap - Good Housekeeping

Hanging Holiday Cards (card archway) - Access Atlanta

Holiday Craft: Make Your Own Nifty Gift Tags - The Chevron Cars

How To Make A Handmade Greeting Card - Knowledge Hound

How to Make A Pop-Up (card) - Joan Irvine

How To Wrap A Gift Box - Fabulous Foods

How To Wrap An Awkward-Shaped Gift (video) - VideoJug

Organize Your Holiday Wrap - The Dollar Stretcher

Ribbon How-tos (dozens of ideas) - Offray Ribbon

Two Ways to Make Your Own Gift Wrap - Care2

Wrap Art (creative giftwrap using recycled items) - Boakart

Wrap Gifts With Style - Reuse Tips

Wrap It Up (make your own gift wrap & package decorations) - Googolplex

HEALTH & SAFETY

A Holiday Diet Guide - Redbook

A Season for Sharing in Fire Safety - USFA

Avoiding Holiday Depression & Stress - Reservoir

Dogs (& Cats) And The Holidays - vet@dog

Eat, Drink And Be the Same Size in January - Good Housekeeping

Holiday Personal Safety & Security Tips - The Police Notebook

Holiday Safety Tips (candles, giftwrap, cooking...) - Girl Scouts USA

How To Avoid Holiday Headaches - Better Homes & Gardens

How To Get Through The Holidays Without Gaining A Pound - Good Housekeeping

Survival Guide to the Holiday Season - CERI

Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers - FamilyEducation.com