Mother's Day Gifts for $5 to $10

Mother's Day, the second Sunday of May, may find you long on love, but short on cash. How can you honor mom when the pennies already being pinched? Here are dozens of gift ideas for mom under $10. I've actually found most of them for $5, shopping around. Moms usually say that it's the thought that counts and you will show mom that you really did choose a thoughtful gift, both by it's quality and frugality. Mothers young and old will enjoy these gifts. Oh, and skip the fancy bag and card--they just add to cost while lending nothing to the gift. Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts Under $10

Free Printable Vintage Greeting Cards, Retro Clipart

I confess to a passion for old-fashioned images, especially Edwardian and Art Deco. I am a nostalgiac--like a maniac, only my passion is for vintage things. Retro pictures reminds me of gentler, maybe happier times. I'm sure I've greatly romanticized it. "Back then" reality was little like what I envision. But it's a nice thought. With Memorial Day coming up, why not print retro pictures and make them into greeting cards for lonely old folks? For seniors, patriotic holidays aren't about beer-drinking and game-watching day. Memorial Day is sacred, recalling deceased loved ones. Here are printables to share. Free Printable Vintage Easter Greeting Cards, Retro Nostalgic Clipart

Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils for Easter Baskets

Looking for creative Easter egg coloring ideas? One style defines the art: Ukrainian psanky eggs. Many Eastern European countries have egg decorating traditions. These ancient crafts create mosaic patterns in classic designs. If you'd like to try your hand at making psanky eggs for Easter, here are free online patterns, printables and designs. I've included printable traditional easter egg stencils, too. Why not make psanky eggs with kids or senior citizens?Free Printable Easter Egg Patterns, Psanky Stencils

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Latino Games, Crafts, Food, Gifts

Cinco de Mayo--"fifth of May" in Spanish--celebrates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Pueblo. It's not the Mexican independence day though it sounds like the U.S. 4th of July. My Latino friends say Cinco de Mayo is no big deal in Mexico and Spanish speaking places. It's more American Hispanic and sadly sometimes stereotypical. Well, that's happened to lots of ethnic holidays. Look at St Patrick's Day! We love to party on holidays? Or in this case, fiesta. Here's are kid-friendly Cinco de Mayo games, crafts, lesson plans, cultural activities, gifts, prizes and food!  Kid-Friendly Cinco de Mayo Fiesta With Latino-Inspired Games, Crafts, Food

Products to Help Kids Maintain Hygiene

 Got stinky kids? Well, puberty is the time for it. Hormones in overdrive make the sweat glands work extra hard, too. And many schools don't have time for facilities for kids to shower after gym class. So they can get pretty ripe by the end of the day. Here are a few personal care products we found that help with body odor. Tips and Products to Help Kids Maintain Hygiene

Arrivederci Roma and Chianti, Hello Shiraz and Petit Syrah

I like wine as I like my men, dark, rich, fruity and dry. I love that joke. Never gets old. Tonight I'm enjoying a 2012 Shiraz. I go in streaks. For awhile I was drinking nothing but Malbec '11. Then the '12 came out and they changed the terroir. That's another joke. Mother nature changes the terroir. But if you want to give a gift of wine, make it Shiraz, its cousin Petit Sirah or Malbec. Cheaper, more flavorful, even that the traditional Italian Chianti (Sangiovese). A fancy basket and Dean Martin do not necessarily a better wine make.   Arrivederci Roma, Hello Shiraz

Avoid Keratin Use Moroccan Argan Oil for Healthy Hair

 I'm not exactly fashionista number one. I don't spend a lot on cosmetics and beauty products. My regimen is pretty basic. But I do fuss a bit with my hair. I was using keratin infused Suave conditioner until my daughter let me try some of her argan oil. I like that product better and switched to Suave Moroccan Infusion with argan oil. If you're going to pamper someone or yourself, don't get the keratin treatments. Don't take chances.  Avoid Keratin Use Moroccan Argan Oil for Healthy Hair