Finally, a use for all those lost socks! Think beyond the classic sock monkey and turn old stray socks into cute and creative afternoon crafts that the kids will love. Every family has a growing pile ...

As the holiday season is approaching, the number of invites to dinners and parties begins to increase. Instead of just bringing a plain bottle of wine, wrap the bottle in a sock. This will show that ...

It’s inevitable during the holiday season: Kids get bored. But the doldrums are just the thing for unleashing children’s creativity. Give them a few ideas and supplies, and step out of the way. Here, ...

It's happened to all of us, probably more than once. We finish folding a load of laundry only to discover that a few socks have lost their mates. Blame it on the washing machine monster or the dryer ...

This undated publicity photo provided by Quirk Books shows Sarah Goldschadt's Paper Bird Mobile, whose template can be used to make several paper crafts and others made of felt. The holiday doldrums ...

When I've just run dry of ideas, I'm thankful for friends' suggestions for craft projects. A good friend, who is also a new mom, passed along this novelty coin purse idea and I immediately thought of ...

Use that old sock as a makeshift travel jewelry case to hold jewelry when you travel. The sock will provide cushioning and also (hopefully) deter thieves. Use spare socks when you need to pack ...

It’s inevitable during the holiday season: Kids get bored. But the doldrums are just the thing for unleashing children’s creativity. Give them a few ideas and supplies, and step out of the way. Here, ...