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Mediterranean Garden: One of the richest sources of garden design for hundreds of years has been the Mediterranean garden. Beautiful and pragmatic, the style developed out of the great diversity of Mediterranean history, culture and religion. While the style developed in the Mediterranean basin, it is adaptable to many other areas — particularly those with […]

Pashka, Russia: Pashka, Paskha, Pascha or Pasha is a traditional festive dish made in Eastern Orthodox countries for Easter Sunday. Traditional Pashka is made from a type of farmer’s cheese or curd cheese called tvorog. Cottage cheese and ricotta cheese are similar and can be used instead. It’s combined with rich ingredients like cream, butter and […]

Gather a bouquet of flowers — real or silk — into an umbrella for a door display full of country charm. Tie a ribbon around the umbrella to hold the bouquet in place, and add a few dyed, blown-out eggshells for extra Easter fun. Editor’s Tip: If using real flowers, create a simple vase with […]

Sharpie Eggs: Start by hard-boiling your eggs – they’re easier for little hands to hold this way, and are also more egg-hunt friendly. Now, pick your artistic poison. All you need are some Sharpies. Choose all different colors (pastel types are the obvious selection) and marker sizes. Then, let your imagination go wild! With the […]

Get Rid of the Pests Nothing kills an outdoor party like insect bites. Make your own citronella candles or turn an empty wine bottle into an attractive mosquito repelling torch. The simplest and quickest bug deterring “project,” though? Plug in a fan. This idea is very inexpensive idea and it’s a great way to recycle […]

Turn Adult Socks Into Toddler Leggings: Adult socks can find a new use as toddler leggings. Sew 4 Bub provides step-by-step sewing instructions to make these pants for your little one. Don’t let a little sewing scare you. It doesn’t require advanced sewing chops and the process is a lot faster than it looks. Get […]