How To's in McKinney, TX

With upcoming holiday gatherings, now is the time to find out about your ancestors past.  How did your parents or grandparents celebrate the holidays?...

1. You Don’t Have A Written Sales StrategyMake sure Marketing and Sales know the revenue target required to reach your annual goal. Factor in...

1. Write a simple note and hide it before you leave. When you sense your loved one is having a rough day give him...

Do you have much-loved photographs or postcards stashed in a drawer or box? Do you have prized vacation photos stored in your smartphone? Are...

What captures the true spirit of the Fourth of July in Texas? Stars and stripes – and longhorns, of course! While you may not...

Check out these suggestions, most being easy, inexpensive and fun, for homemade birdhouses. Chalkboard Birdhouses This design is easy, inexpensive and loads of fun for all...

We’ve all experienced times in our lives when the support of others seem to be the saving grace that helped us survive. There are...

  Do you ever tire of your same old holiday wreath? Looking for an easy and elegant alternative to that worn-out, faded heirloom? Well, lace...

  It’s that time of year when the temperatures are starting to dip and fall colors start to make their appearance. It’s also the perfect...

  You will need ...       •  Inward-opening door       •  A helper (four hands are needed)       •  Team color balloons       •  Crepe paper streamers       •  Tape       •  Scissors Photos by Patti Richardson Step One Inflate 15-20 balloons. Step Two One person holds balloons...

Can I just share with you one of my heartfelt desires? Not the one where I wish I were a Broadway star. There’s another...

What’s really great about this project is that most of the supplies can be found around the house. Supplies Decorative frame with glass Fabric * Dry-erase markers Foam-core board X-Acto...

  Give your 4th of July party some sizzle. The Pop Rocks will pop from the moisture in the cake, so don’t pour them in...

SUPPLIES Different colored laser pointers, mini mag lights, sparklers or small LED key chain lights Digital camera with an adjustable shutter speed Tripod or solid surface on...

Create a little “green” fun for Earth Day with the kids this year. These two projects are simple, inexpensive and use items you probably...

All Purpose Cleaner This all purpose cleaner took just a few minutes to make and offers a great alternative to harsh chemicals. Supplies: •  Spray bottle•  2 Tbsp. of...

Valentine’s Day = hearts, candy, love. It’s not hard to think of words to describe this special day, and words are how my family...

  A few items, a few minutes and a few helpers will add a whole lot of fun to Valentine’s Day with these super cute,...

  When I arrive at a party or shower or holiday get together, I have a gift in tow. More often than not, that gift...

  We adore our pets. The unconditional love, playful kisses and furiously wagging tails when we walk through the door can make a house a...

We made it! We survived a brutal summer and now we get to celebrate one of my favorite times of year – autumn! Just...