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3 Simple, No-Sew Advent Calendars

November 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)

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Advent calendars make the waiting and the countdown to Christmas so much more fun, especially the kind of advents that allow you to tuck a little surprise or sweet inside.

Here are three simple, no-sew advent ideas for counting down, with tiny gifts, the days to the Christmas holiday.

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Giving Thanks With a Gratitude List

November 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)

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While Thanksgiving day is the "official" day set aside for giving thanks, I try throughout the year to stop and give thanks often and to make regular gratitude lists when I'm feeling cranky or lost.

However, on this day, this is the day I like to look at the big picture.

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How to Fix Interior Climate Control: Ask Anthony

November 25, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)

This week, Anthony shows a CafeMom how to properly ventilate her mudroom in order to fix a climate control problem that is making the interior walls "sweat" with condensation.

Ask HGTV's Anthony Gilardi your home improvement or home repair question TODAY in the comments below!

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Oven Mitts Can Be Beautiful

November 24, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (5)

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Who says oven mitts can't be beautiful? Not the artists at Envelop. Aren't these the most lovely oven gloves you've ever seen?

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Nature Centerpiece, Indian Corn Centerpiece: Links I Love

November 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Daily Buzz Team - Comments (2)

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Cafe Sheri gave us a really great DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece tutorial last week, so I thought I'd elaborate on that. Here are some more beautiful centerpieces to make for your Thanksgiving table:

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Home & Garden Gifts $10 & Under

November 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)

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It's fun to honor one's home with small, beautiful treasures. Add to the everyday beauty in your favorite person's life by giving a special gift worthy of a smile.

Here are a few unique home and garden gift ideas for under $10.

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Mad for Paper Flower Chandeliers

November 22, 2009 at 8:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)

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Paper flower chandeliers, oh yes! There's a paper craft inspiration loop going on with Pajaki (Polish folk art paper chandeliers and a Christmas tradition, translated as "spider of straw"), and I sure don't mind. They're so lovely.

Photos above from: Lena Corwin, Small Object, and Wren Handmade.

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DIY Modern Thanksgiving Centerpieces From Natural Materials

November 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)

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Here's a gorgeous spin on the natural Thanksgiving centerpiece from Kayte Terry at CraftStylish. Swoon! Those fabric leaves and those wool-stuffed acorns. OMG, love.

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Free Shipping Day, or Buy Nothing Day?

November 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (8)

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.

It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"

Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?

Why, yes, yes it is...

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