It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means festive lights, frosty snowmen, cookies for Santa and more decorations than you have space for! This Christmas stay budget-friendly while not having to sacrifice any holiday spirit.

Check out these neat craft ideas to spread the joy…

Elf Entrance

Santa’s little helpers deserve some recognition too it’s not easy . . . → Read More: Cool Christmas Crafts

The residents of New York City have silent (and creepy) guardians cemented to its famous buildings. Gargoyles are thought to ward off evil spirits and protect the buildings they are perched upon. Just look up and you’ll see them watching the city. Who knows they may even come alive at night to fight crime like in . . . → Read More: Gotham Gargoyles

Some call it vandalism, others expression.  In New York City, whatever you decide to call it, it is a culture.  Born in train yards, it moved to the streets and ever since has become a part of the city.  Bloomberg can send cleaning crews to remove its paint but the impressions will last a generation.

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Summertime: school’s out, the heat’s rising and your skin is begging for a tan. Freedom lingers, responsibility no longer exists and the pool is your sanctuary. Children and teens reap all the benefits that come with the season. But at least envious adults get to enjoy the sun and lovely weather [...] . . . → Read More: 17 Summer Snapshots