10/26/09

Grab an old white sheet and cut a small hole in the center with scissors. Drape it over a solar outdoor lantern and hang it in a tree. Draw eyes, a mouth and whatever else you want on the sheet. At night as the lantern glows, so will the white sheet, making it appear as a spooky ghost hanging in the tree.

10/25/09

It's a simple idea, but a calorie-burning one: Walk. Make it a new family activity to take a walk at least once a week. Walk someplace fun and reward the kids with a delicious treat at the final destination, like an ice cream cone. You'll lower your carbon footprint and gain a little exercise, too.

10/24/09

Insider trick: Since many restaurants close in the first year of business, many lightly used equipment pieces are returned to the store from where they were bought. You can find everyday stacks of wine glasses, plates, mixers and bakeware at a tiny fraction of the cost.