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Check out this Month:

	Craft Project of the Month - DIY Leaf Napkin Rings These classy looking autumn inspired napkin rings will add the perfect touch to any Thanksgiving feast. As an added bonus they are very easy to make and cost next to nothing.
	New in our holidays area: Quick and Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas Need some quick Halloween decorations that even the kids can help with? Here are three great Halloween decorating ideas using easy to find, inexpensive materials.
	New in our hobbies area: Using Your Fabric Scraps Everyone has fabric scraps, and there are many, many ways to use fabric. Here are some ideas to recycle it, and turn those fabric scraps into fabric assets!
	New in family finances: Changing Jobs - What About COBRA Health Insurance Benefits? Research published by the Economic Policy Institute in late 2007 shows that only 59.7 percent of Americans still get their health insurance through their employers, with the number of firms offering coverage down 4.5 percent since 2000. So, what's a nation of highly mobile, ladder-climbing professionals to do when it's time to clear out their desks?
	New in the cooking area: Hearty Soups for Cool Autumn Days Looking for some easy soup recipes for quick autumn meals? These soups are easy to prepare and big hits even with young kids!
	In our gardening channel: Growing Gorgeous Amaryllis Indoors Amaryllis flowers are gorgeous, and they come at a perfect time of year -- when our (some of us) gardens are sleeping!
	New in our homemaking area: Breaking Free from Your AC and Heater Discussions of home energy savings usually focus on using less energy to heat and cool a house, in order to achieve a lower utility bill. In addition, think about how many days each year you can be independent of energy use in your home and office. It's possible to increase your use of passive or natural methods to regulate temperatures. Learn more from Ruth and Bob Haag.
	Crafts for Kids! Fall Leaf Collage Fall is a great time for kids to do fall-specific crafts. Leaf collages are easy to make and can provide hours of fall fun. Plus, kids enjoy looking for the leaves as well as using them to create these creative collages.

Enjoy!