Host a Fun and Festive Fourth of July Party

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor The Fourth of July is right around the corner! Whether you're hitting the neighborhood block party or hosting a soiree in your own backyard, we've got tons of ways to make this Independence Day a total blast. Read on for fun DIYs and crafts, patriotic party ideas, festive decorations and more. Fourth of July Crafts & DIYs Get your red, white and hot glue (get it?) on this Fourth of July! Jazz up your Independence Day duds with cute, patriotic DIY jewelry; totally impress your guests with a DIY patio table with a built-in cooler; or keep the little kids occupied with a 100% safe, fire-free sparkler. Free Fourth of July Coloring Pages 4 Outdoor Family Games to DIY Kids Craft: Make a Cute, Colorful Necklace Decorations & Outdoor Spaces Want to make your party guests see fireworks? Go big and bold with your Fourth of July decorations! Give your home a fun, festive vibe with colorful accessories and decorations, like patriotic vignettes, door hangings and table décor or red, white and blue home accessories. Want to make an even bigger statement? Deck out your front porch or patio! 3 Easy Outdoor Makeovers Red, White and Blue Flowers Make a Festive, DIY Centerpiece Fourth of July Party Hosting Whether you're having a major bash or just having a few friends over for an Independence Day BBQ, we've got tips, tricks and ideas to make party hosting a total breeze. So, after you clean up the backyard and grill up some tasty BBQ, all you'll have to do is sit back, grab a drink and nom on some delicious Fourth of July desserts. Your Fourth of July Party Check-List Easy Fourth of July Decorations Outdoor Tableware We Love Related Searches Fourth of July Crafts Fourth of July Party Decorating Outdoor Spaces Fourth of July BBQ Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Keep Your Dog Safe in Hot Weather 11 Little Cleaning Jobs with Major Impact 6 DIY Ways to Update an Old Dresser How to Build Your Own Picnic Table 8 Ways to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com

DIY Décor for Kids Rooms and Nurseries

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor Decorating a kid's room presents a million design possibilities—and it's an excuse to experiment with bold colors and textures, fun accessories and do-it-yourself projects! So, whether you're decorating a nursery for your new baby (yay!) or trying to jazz up your teen's room (without totally embarrassing them and ruining their lives), we've got tons inspirational DIY ideas, tips and tricks for amazing kids' rooms. Creative DIY Wall Art Wall art is the absolute easiest way to decorate a room, no matter the room's size, shape or theme. If you're new to do-it-yourself projects, try making a simple silhouette portrait or use a paper punch to create gorgeous three-dimensional art. If you're feeling really ambitious (or liken yourself to Martha), dress up your kids' walls with removable fabric wallpaper! Creative Ways to Display Your Kids' Artwork Decorating with Chalkboard Paint How to Curate a Stylish Gallery Wall Clever Storage Solutions Is the majority of your kid's wardrobe shoved under the bed? Have you seriously injured your foot on a LEGO in the last month? Do you fear your family pet is buried beneath a pile of stuffed animals? If so, it's time to cut the clutter. Lucky for you (and your pet), we've got ultra-clever storage ideas for kids' clothing, toys and the rest of the gear that's currently piled up in the corner of their room. 6 Essentials for Organizing Your Kids' Rooms How to Organize Baby Clothes Dorm Room Organization Fun DIY Accessories Interior Designer Abigail Ahern was totally on the money when she said, "Don't stop decorating too soon! The accessories turn a room from drab to fab; they're the 5-minute facelift of the decorating world." Accessories like yarn-wrapped letters, hand-braided rugs and hand-etched mirrors are crazy easy (and affordable!) ways to dress up your kid's room. 10 Amazing Ways to Use Washi Tape 6 Low-Sew Throw Pillows 4 Easy, DIY Lamp Fixtures Super Easy DIY Furniture Grab your tape measure and hammer 'cause we're about to go Tim Taylor all up in this nursery. Create a focal point in your kid's room by covering a DIY headboard with bold fabric; give an old chest of drawers a facelift with some paint; or ditch the traditional changing table and try a creative alternative. Voilà! Amazing Reading Nooks for Kids' Rooms 5 Potentially Dangerous Nursery Decorating Mistakes Alternative Bookcase Ideas Related Searches DIY Wall Art DIY Nursery DIY Furniture Budget Nursery Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! How to Refinish a Wood Deck Why We Love Colorful Bedrooms 14 Ways Cats Show Love How to Make a Small Room Look Bigger 10 Ways to Refresh a Room for Free How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com

Finding a New Hobby

Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor If you've wanted to try out a new hobby, why not choose one that improves your home? Picking up a new hobby doesn't have to be difficult—and luckily, the About.com Home Experts are some of the craftiest folks out there. So, read on for four fun hobbies that'll keep your mind entertained and keep your home feeling fresh. How to Quilt Express your creativity and get a comfy, cozy blanket out of it? Sign me up! Making a quilt can give your space a homey, comfy vibe and it's incredibly easy to design a quilt that matches your home's décor. Whether you're new to quilting or a pro, we've got tons of free patterns and step-by-step instructions to make your new quilting hobby a breeze. How to Cut Fabric on the Grain How to Calculate the Right Amount of Quilting Fabric The Best Tools for Beginner Quilters How to Make Candles and Soap Not only is making your own candles and soap super relaxing, but it can save you some dough, too! Once you've mastered the basic melt-and-pour soap making method, try making your own liquid soap or bath salts. You can use the same skills to make your own candles … and totally impress your dinner guests when you tell them you handmade the lighting. How to Make Soap The Basics of Candle Making The Best Essential Oils to Use in Soaps How to Container Garden Did you know you can grow an entire garden in a few containers? Container gardening is an awesome alternative for those of us who just have too little space for a large garden or prefer a lower maintenance garden. All you need is a few containers, the right plants and a little creativity; we've got the tips, tricks and advice to help your container garden thrive! Growing Vegetables in Containers Pretty Flowers for Your Container Garden Avoid These 10 Seeding Mistakes How to Keep a Small Farm Even if you live in the city or suburbs, you can start a small farm! With a little bit of space (and some dedication), you can raise chickens or rabbits, learn how to make delicious maple syrup from scratch or start keeping bees. How to Brew Your Own Kombucha How to Sell at the Farmers Market Delicious Elderberry Recipes Related Searches Homemade Soap Beginner Quilting Small Farming Apartment Gardening Featured Articles Follow About Home on Pinterest! 6 Outdoor Decorating Trends We Love 18 Places to Watch Free Movies Online Why You Should Use Vinegar in the Garden 6 DIY Mid-Century Modern Lamps 9 Things a Contractor Won't Tell You How to Make a Small Room Feel Bigger   More from About.com Sign up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! Want More From About.com? Check out our social channels tailored to every interest! Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Healthy Eating newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com