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Check out this Month:
 | Craft Project of the Month - Country Crackle Candlesticks
Enjoy these fun, easy and inexpensive candlesticks that will brighten any table. Be creative in choosing your paint colors and trim for a truly unique look.
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| New in our hobbies area:
Add a Special Touch to Your Stamped Cards with Embellishments
By adding embellishments to your handcrafted cards, you will create cards that are more than just messages of greetings, but little pieces of art as well.
Snow Fun Scrapbook Layout
Here's a great layout to celebrate and remember those snowy winter activities.
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| New in family finances:
Your Home Appraisal - What's the Big Deal? by Kristin Abouelata, Mortgage Specialist
The vast majority of home mortgage transactions will require your lender to obtain an appraisal. A healthy appraisal is a key factor in the mortgage lending process and can kill a transaction as fast as a 300 credit score.Seven Tips to Help With Your Home Budget by S. L. Simmons
Do you frequently get cash from ATMs and then have no idea where it ends up? Do you end up paying late fees simply because you don't have a good system in place for tracking and paying your bills? If you don't have a good budget system in place, it is easy to lose track of your hard earned money. These tips can help you to keep your finances under control.
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| New in the cooking area:
Kymythy's Kitchen Nutrition: Summer in a Glass
When the sky is gray and the air is cold, and a cruise to Bahamas is out of the question, how about a recipe to lift your spirits? Kymythy Schultze shares a delicious recipe for a "Tropical Treat" drink that is sure to remind you that summer will return!
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| In our gardening channel:
• When To Water House Plants - The Right Answer
• Create an Indoor Theme Garden
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| New in our homemaking area:
• Home Security: Protecting Your Family and Your Valuables
• Home Decorating 101: 10 Tips To Prevent Decorating Mistakes
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| Crafts for Kids!
a href="http://www.storknet.com/cubbies/kidscrafts/jan08.htm">Incredible Edibles - Art Projects for Kids
If your children are at the age of preferring to eat their art supplies while you are trying to teach them to expand their creative skills, you'll enjoy these perfect projects -- edible crafts! Enjoy these fun projects with your children by letting your imagination be your guide.
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Enjoy!
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