NBA Finals Party

If you can't be at the game, why not make memories on your home court?

Here's a few ways to make some lasting memories with family and friends: 

1. Basketball Sign In: 

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2. Pick A Basketball Stadium Menu:

Dunk 'em!

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Or try some nachos, soft pretzels and even some cotton candy. 

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3. More Game Day Fun

Add a little friendly competition when you get together. Buy some fun gifts and create a list of guessing games -- like "who will make the first shot?"

Memorial Day: Quick, Simple Ideas

You may have a cooler for your drinks, but have you thought about a way to keep your food cool? Simply inflate a kiddie pool and fill with ice.

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Need a easy dessert? Or how about a twist to the traditional s'more? Slice open an unpeeled banana and fill with chocolate chips and marshmallows. Grill and serve!

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Graduation Ideas

1. Diploma Napkins

It can't get much easier than this. Just wrap your utensils with a white napkin and tie it with a black ribbon. You can even do it to Little Debbie Cake Swiss Rolls (see below)..

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2. #Hashtag Love

Frame the hashtag you would like your friends and family to use when they snap pictures at your graduation party.

Source: http://www.thinkingcloset.com/2014/03/26/instagram-themed-graduation-party-in-a-box/

3. Instagram Banner

Need I say more? This is a great idea to add a personalized touch to your graduation party. 

Source: http://www.thinkingcloset.com/2014/03/26/instagram-themed-graduation-party-in-a-box/

Mother's Day Surprise

Give your mom something to get excited about. Let her relax and enjoy a day or weekend pampering herself.

Try a private dinner at her favorite restaurant, a spa weekend or enroll her into a class that has sparked her interest. This website lists the top/simple ways to surprise your mom this Mother's Day. Click here.

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Plan a day out -- schedule a full day, weekend or full week of events for your mom.

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Mother's Day Ideas 2015

1. Family Birthday Reminder

Create a gift that a mother could utilize in her busy schedule.

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2. Generations in a Single Frame

Here's a great idea for those looking for a personalized gift. 

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3. Create Your Own Tea Bags

Write up your own tea labels with memories or reason why you love your mom.

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Baseball Cap Tips

1. Get Your Ball Caps Organized

Here's an easy way to keep your hats off the floor and in your closet:

Source: http://www.housedressingstyle.com/2012/09/diy-1-hat-organizer.html?m=1

2. Best Way To Clean Your Baseball Cap

Yahoo found the best way to clean your baseball hat and it includes laundry detergent, a plastic food container and a balloon.

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3. Display Your Love For Baseball Caps

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Travel Memories

1. Here's a great idea to showcase your travel memories. Cut out the shape of the state/country you visited and place it on a map -- coordinating the picture with the state the photo was captured in.

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2. Memory Box - Print out small square-shaped (2 inch by 2 inch) pictures and place inside a cardboard jewelry box. The more places you visit -- the more boxes you have to stack up around the house.

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3. Memory Map - Place a map on a wall in your home and hang up framed pictures around the perimeter. Attach a string between the map (the specific area you visited) and the picture which corresponds with the travel destination.

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