Amy Francisco

To create a budget for your class reunion, you'll need to first make a list of potential expenses that will be necessary to hold your event. These questions should help you do a thorough job of estimating class reunion expenses.

With cranberries being so widely available at Thanksgiving and during the holiday season, and the fact that this cranberry nut bread is the perfect blend of tart and sweet, it always makes for an easy and well-received homemade gift.

You can't have a class reunion without your classmates. Pick up some tips for locating the "missing" using the Web as well as some more traditional methods.

So you've decided to plan your class reunion? Learn why it's the most aggravating job you'll ever love, and pick up some tips for creating a reliable reunion planning committee and holding that first meeting.

Meet Chanda Downey, the real "Superdork" behind the Napoleon Dynamite avatar and an AC content producer who writes from the heart.

Warning: This pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling can be addictive, especially to uncles named Carl. If you share this pumpkin roll with others, they will expect you to make it for them every Thanksgiving.

Move over, Bob the Builder. There's a new animated handyman in Preschool Town, and his name is "Handy Manny."

A fresh loaf of banana bread makes the perfect homemade gift for friends, family or co-workers.

Some common punctuation mistakes and how to avoid them

Why should you spend your valuable time making zebra butt bookends? One, because they're cute. Two, because you have some plain bookends that need sprucing up. And three, because you can.

Recommendations for multipurpose baby equipment to add to your baby gift registry that will grow with your child

"Stop-Loss," starring Ryan Phillipe, is expected to hit theaters in 2007. But during summer 2006, Ryan Phillipe and the many trucks and trailers of the "Stop-Loss" cast and crew made life just a little more exciting for the small town of Lockhart, Texas.

Recommendations for baby equipment that you'll probably only use a short time but is still worth adding to your baby gift registry

Perhaps you can relate or even pick up a few tips ... Do my confessions surprise you?

A guide to holiday events in Lockhart, Texas, including the annual lighted parade, A Dickens Christmas, and Christmas plays at two community theaters

A look at the events of Boerne's "A Hill Country Christmas," a multi-weekend holiday celebration that includes a Dickens Christmas, German Weihnachts Festival, Celebration on the Cibolo and an Old West Cowboy Christmas

The Barbecue Capital of Texas offers tourists more than just great grub. Lockhart is home to several historical landmarks that offer visitors a glimpse into Texas' past.

A weekend-by-weekend guide to help you plan your tour of the towns on the Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail

All moms need a little help now and then. Here are five products that can make life a little easier and a lot less stressful for busy moms.

It may not snow very often during the holidays in Austin, Texas, but that doesn't mean the city doesn't know how to celebrate the holiday season. Texas' capital city is full of fun activities, year-round, and the holidays in Austin are no different.

Johnson City, a town of just 1,200 people in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, may be small in population. But during the holidays, Johnson City is big on yuletide cheer and even bigger on holiday light displays.

Meet a couple of the ghosts said to roam the abandoned Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas, and learn a little about this hotel's intriguing history.

Why the Playskool Wheel Pals(TM) Triple Track Tower(TM) toy-car racetrack is a must-have toy for toddlers, especially those who love playing with cars

Ideas for family-friendly, safe Halloween activities that are open to all Austinites

Two funny group Halloween costume ideas that center around a common theme but allow for flexibility and creativity with each individual's costume

11 tips for holding a profitable yard sale, including advice on pricing and merchandising your items

Gift ideas for preteen boys that have the tweener seal of approval

With the new movie "Cars" in theaters since summer 2006, undoubtedly there are some toddlers who love cars on your holiday shopping list. Following are five ideas for gifts that are sure to please toddlers who love cars.

Score a home run with the baseball fans on your holiday shopping list by surprising them with any of these unique baseball gifts.

10 ideas for gifts of Texas Longhorns merchandise that are sure to please friends and family who love the University of Texas

Six ideas for holiday-themed items that can be personalized with the newlyweds' last name or initials

Six useful gift ideas for the elderly people on your holiday shopping list

If you need ideas for holiday gifts that work for stay-at-home mothers, look no further.

Shopping suggestions for the person on your holiday gift list who appreciates the tackiest things money can buy.

While the Playskool Step Start Walk n' Ride works fine as an activity walker, it has a few design flaws that prevent it from being a toddler-friendly ride-on toy.

A recent report from the ASPCA Poison Control Center says that the number of dog poisonings caused by the ingestion of xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, is on the rise. Learn which products to watch out for and what to do if your dog ingests them.

When planning family vacations with toddlers, who thrive on routine and familiarity, figuring out which hotel amenities you need and what to pack (and what not to pack) can be big challenges. Here you'll find tips that can help.

Looking for a new place for a beach vacation? Here are three reasons to consider this small city in the northwestern corner of Michigan.

Tips on the best places to shop for costumes and where to wear them to have a spooktacular Halloween in Austin.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Western Michigan. Find out why you should see this unspoiled section of Lake Michigan coastline.

Hate me if you want, but I love the Dixie Chicks. Natalie Maines along with sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison are an extremely talented trio. When it comes to music, the Dixie Chicks know how to make hits. Here are my top 10 picks.

If you're a desperado or have just spent time in Hotel California, you'll want to check out one witchy woman's picks for the top 10 Eagles' songs. It won't be wasted time, and you'll thank yourself in the long run.

If you visit Lockhart, "The Barbecue Capital of Texas," there's no question as to what you will eat. The tough choice is choosing just one of Lockhart's four barbecue restaurants. Read how one Lockhart local ranks the big four.

A short shopping list and step-by-step instructions for creating a "wild" Halloween costume for your infant

Lockhart, Texas, "The Barbecue Capital of Texas," isn't known for its Mexican food restaurants. That doesn't mean this small Texas town doesn't have some great places to try some tasty Tex-Mex. Read about one Lockhart local's top picks.

You love Simon and Garfunkel's music and have for years, but did you know they started out as a band called Tom and Jerry in the 1950s? Learn how this harmonizing duo got their start and how they became true American idols.

You've heard of tunneling out before, but have you heard of tunneling in?