About House & Home: Host a Crowd-Pleasing Birthday Bash

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor The month of July hosts the greatest number of country birthdays, a day when we commemorate a nation's independence or founding. So no matter which country's birthday you're celebrating, this list of party ideas can be adapted to suit your own special festivities. And with everything from budget decorating tips to hosting a summer barbecue, you'll find exactly what you need to celebrate with friends and family. Easy 4th of July Patio Party With these tips and suggestions for birthday celebrations, hosting an outdoor party has never been easier and more fun. Check out the patriotic painted pots that make a perfect centerpiece. See More About:  patriotic outdoor decorations  4th of july recipes  4th of july crafts Host a Classic July 4th Barbecue In the US, summer barbecues are top of the list of things that we look forward to all winter long. If you're planning an Independence Day party like no other, then look no further than this guide to hosting a fun and festive Fourth. See More About:  july 4th parties  independence day parties  4th of july Decorating Tips for July 4th that Won't Break Your Budget Here's an exhaustive list of decorating tips that won't just make your celebration come to life, but it'll also be easy on your wallet. My favorite? Fourth of July printables. Not only are they festive, they're also free! See More About:  holiday decorating  holiday tables  craft decor items Grow a Patriotic Flower Garden This is a great project to do with young ones that combines creativity with dirty fingers and toes. What could be more fun than planting a garden full of red, white and blue flowers that will brighten up your front or back yard? See More About:  color in the yard  theme gardens  flower colors House & Home Ads Birthday Cake Ideas Birthday Party Birthday Themes Birthday Party Idea Birthday Wish Featured Articles Dogs and the 4th of July Air Conditioning and MPG How to Make Shampoo Soap Bars How to Design a Home Office How to Deal With a Bad Neighbor Get Rid of Ants   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Get Ready for the First Day of Summer

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor Today is the first day of summer and with the arrival of the longest day of the year, we can officially celebrate the start of the season. This week, we're offering tips for staying cool in the summer heat, summer safety tips for pets, and ways to keep your garden flowers blooming throughout the summer months. Summer-Proof Your Home The first day of summer marks the start of the hot weather when temperatures soar along with our electricity bills as air conditioners work overtime. To keep your home cool, your utility bills low and your family comfortable, check out these tips for summer proofing your home. Pet Summer Safety It's not just your home you need to keep cool, pets feel the heat more than we do. And because they love to spend time outside in gardens, parks and front yards, they are at a higher risk of injury and illness. Find out how to keep pets free from harm with this exhaustive list that includes water, land and home safety tips. See More About:  summer weather safety tips  loud noise phobias  heatstroke in pets Keep Flowers Blooming All Summer While plants love the heat, soaring summer temps can be hard on blooms. So to keep your flowers from wilting and dying, check out these tips that will ensure your garden remains full of colour throughout the season. See More About:  flower gardening  perennial flowers  annual flowers Summer Home Selling Tips Not only is summer the time for lush gardens, hot weather and fun outdoor activities, but it's also one of the busiest seasons for home buying and selling. If you're planning on selling your home this summer, discover some insider tips that will help you receive the best offer possible. See More About:  selling a house  real estate agents  home marketing House & Home Ads Garden Summer House Summer Fun Find a House Summer Fun for Kids Summer Vacation Featured Articles Puppy Proofing Tips Reduce Indoor Allergies Swimming Pool Safety Vegetables to Direct Sow in your Garden in June How to Clean Tile Grout How to Make Bath Salts   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Last Minute Father's Day Gifts

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor If you haven't gotten that special man in your life a Father's Day gift yet, why delay? With this extensive list, you'll find the right way to express your appreciation and love and all within your budget. Tips & Ideas for Gifts for Dad This list of gifts includes some unique ideas to show dad you care. My favourite? The beverage centre. It'll hold all his favorite drinks for the big game. He'll love it! See More About:  appliances  knives  chef's tools Top 10 Home Theater Gifts For Dad Dads and electronics seem to go hand in hand with big screen TVs and crystal clear stereo systems and with suggestions to spice up his entertainment, you'll be lost for a while in all the stuff that will make this Father's Day the best one yet. See More About:  home theater gifts  home theater systems  hdtv Top 8 Frugal Father's Day Gift Ideas Showing your father how much you care shouldn't cost you a month's pay or cause you to eat canned beans for the next week or two. Instead, using this list of ideas, you'll find a perfect and inexpensive gift that he'll love. See More About:  father's day gift ideas  frugal gift ideas  homemade gifts Electrical Gifts They'll Love! Speaking of gifts that they'll love, dads everywhere will appreciate and hold tight to the gifts on this list. See More About:  father's day  fathers  father's day gift ideas House & Home Ads Recipes Healthy Recipes Food Meal Recipe Quick Dinner Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Featured Articles Create the Perfect Bedroom Top Best All-Purpose Cleaners Outdoor Scrapbooking Ideas How to Find an Avian Vet America's Top 10 Flea Markets Fly Spray Recipes for Horses   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement

About House & Home: Father's Day Celebrations

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor When we think about purchasing gifts for dad or organizing a celebration in his honor, we often turn to the classic solutions: neckties, tools and burgers on the barbecue. That's not to say that such things aren't what dads want or need, but rather it's time to shake things up a bit with this week's creative suggestions for celebrating father's no matter their taste or preferences. Celebrating Your Unique Dad on Father's Day This is the perfect article to start planning the party whether your dad prefers reading to fishing or carpentry to cooking. Celebrating your unique dad with all his favorite things will ensure a Father's Day he'll never forget. See More About:  father's day  father's day parties  father's day menus Father's Day Table Decorations While table decorations may seem like a passing thought, something you don't need to consider, I suggest you think again especially after reading this article on ways to dress-up the dining space. See More About:  father's day  centerpieces for father's day  gifts for father's day Gift Ideas for Outdoor-Living and -Loving Guys No matter whether your dad likes to fish or golf or barbecue steaks on the patio, summer outdoor fun is often on his list of things to do. And with this wishlist, comes lots of ideas for gifts that will celebrate both his love of fresh air and your love for him. See More About:  pool and patio gift ideas  pool fountains  floats and lights Father's Day Gift Ideas Just like mothers, fathers cherish homemade gifts that reflect a child's love no matter how imperfect. With this list of over 30 crafts for kids, your child will have fun creating and giving dad a gift he'll always remember. See More About:  gifts to make  father's day  House & Home Ads Father 'S Day Gifts Fathers Day Gifts Father Gifts Father 'S Day Gift Unique Gifts Ideas Featured Articles How to Install a New Faucet How to Keep Cedar Wood Vibrant Pet Snake Species How to Grow a Hare's Foot Fern How to Start a CSA Best Detergents For Allergies   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement