Get a trio of "I Love My Grandma" free printable Valentines that can
be colored and glittered. One each: tri-fold Valentine's Day Card,
quarter-fold Valentine's Day Card, and a "refrigerator art" coloring
sheet. The quarter-fold card comes with a free printable, easy-to-
fold and glue envelope.

This paper card-craft is simple enough for very young children, and
the quarter-fold card and envelope make a nice project for
classrooms, scout or church groups, or child care facilities.
Download the collection and print as many as you'd like!

Get the I Love My Grandma free printables at:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Valentine_Grandma.htm

For all of the Valentine's cards, paper crafts, games, and gift
ideas available, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Everything is always FREE and no membership, sign-up, or log-in is
ever required.

Jan's Free Content and Jan's Reading Room proudly partners with
Mom's Break for many of the cards and crafts available for
Valentine's Day. Be sure to visit Mom's Break Valentines:

http://valentine.momsbreak.com

Jan's Reading Room offers lots of simple, easy, and inexpensive
Christmas crafts, decorations, cards, and gift ideas. Most come with
fully illustrated tutorials and many offer free printables that you
can download and use for the craft or card projects.

Many are suitable for very young children and require very few
crafting materials. Most can be made with plain computer paper or
construction paper. These are also good projects for school, scouts,
daycare, and church groups.

You will also get gift-wrapping ideas that help you to create
colorful gift wrap and matching gift tags! Use plain white or brown
kraft gift bags, blank business cards, and computer paper.

For an easy-to-navigate index, go to Jan's Reading Room Christmas:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Christmas.htm

Many of Jan's Reading Room crafts and cards feature free printables
offered by Mom's Break:

http://christmas.momsbreak.com/

Need some ideas for easy crafts and decorations? Need a couple of
ideas for setting a colorful Thanksgiving Day dinner table? How about
a thoughtful gift for your Thanksgiving Dinner hostess?

Jan's Free Content/Jan's Reading Room offers really easy, simple-to-
follow crafts for kids for Thanksgiving Day decorations, ideas for
colorful dinner settings (and inexpensive, too! all ideas illustrate
items purchased at a dollar store), and a thoughtful suggestion or two
for a budget-friendly hostess gift.

Go to Jan's Reading Room Thanksgiving for a list of articles, most
include illustrations and free printables:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Thanksgiving.htm

Is this the year you are going to start making your own Christmas
cards? Don't think you can learn to use card-making software? Of
course you can---and it's easier than you think! Get an illustrated
tutorial, in simple language, for Print Shop card-making software.
This is inexpensive software (about $20) and is novice-user-friendly.
for your free tutorial, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/How-To-Use-Print-Shop.htm

Many of the crafts use free printables offered by Mom's Break. Visit
Mom's Break Thanksgiving for more free printables:

http://thanksgiving.momsbreak.com

Pin the Hat on the Witch is a fun take-off on that trusty old
birthday party game, Pin the Tail on the Donkey!

To play the game, you have to do the craft! It is easy, inexpensive,
and can be done in about an hour. You don't need many craft items,
and is simple enough for kids to do (younger children may need a
little supervision). Illustrated instructions are also available.

Along with Pin the Hat on the Witch, get instructions for playing
Spooky Musical Chairs---another tried-and-true party game.

For the article, and link to the illustrated instructions, go to:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween-Party-Games.htm

Jan's Reading Room offers other Halloween cards, invitations,
decorations, and and costume and gift ideas:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Be sure to visit Mom's Break Halloween for lots of Halloween free
printables:
http://halloween.momsbreak.com

Put some fun and crafting back into Halloween---make your own
costume! You don't need to be a talented seamstress (or tailor) to
make a costume, and you don't much other than your imagination to
make a costume that's fun to wear.

Get easy ideas and tips for how to think up a Halloween costume,
where to go to look for what you need, and how to put together a
costume that will be one-of-a-kind.

For Moms with younger children, get a few ideas about making a
costume using a plain cardboard box.

For "older" Halloween Trick-or-Treaters who will be going to a
Halloween Party, get ideas for making unique costumes that won't
look like you just walked out of a costume rental store.

Go to: Ideas for Making Your Own Halloween Costume
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/HalloweenCostume.htm

Be sure to visit Jan's Reading Room Halloween for more Halloween
articles (many of which are available for use as free content on
your website), free printable Halloween Party Invitations and
decorations, along with other more ideas for Halloween crafts and
party games. Many include free printables and illustrated
instructions:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Jan's Reading Room recommends Mom's Break Halloween for a variety of
Halloween free printables and other fun crafting ideas:

http://halloween.momsbreak.com

This craft is free and easy enough for young Trick-or-Treaters!

Get free printable Halloween Frames (provided by Mom's Break) and
create Halloween picture frames, refrigerator art, or decorative
door hangers.

The craft requires a minimum of crafting items, and can be as simple
or as elaborate as can be! Illustrated instructions are provided to
help you on your way to making this fun Halloween craft.

For the Halloween Frame Craft instructions, illustrations, and link
to the Halloween Frame free printables, go to:

http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/HalloweenFrame.htm

For more Halloween articles, crafts, and tips for costumes,
decorations, party games, and simple Halloween gift bags, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Mom's Break Halloween has lots of free printables for Halloween
(including the free printable Halloween Frames highlighted in this
craft). For Mom's Break Halloween, go to:

http://halloween.momsbreak.com

Keep your Trick or Treaters excited about Halloween by having them
make their own Halloween Trick or Treat bag!

Get really simple, but fun ideas, along with a free printable
Halloween pumpkin to use as a bag decoration and illustrated
instructions for making the bag at:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/HalloweenTrickorTreatBag.htm

This craft is easy enough for even the youngest Super Hero or Fairy
Princess!

Jan's Reading Room Halloween has more Halloween cards and party
invitations, decorations, and costume and gift ideas. Many include
free printables and most are accompanied by illustrated
instructions. Everything is free and no membership or registration
is ever required!

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Be sure to visit Mom's Break Halloween for Halloween free printables!

http://halloween.momsbreak.com

Having a Halloween Party? If so, then here is an all-new Halloween
Party Invitation that you can personalize!

The article provides instructions for downloading, personalizing
(using your computer), and making the Halloween Party Invitations. You
also get ideas for alternative ways to use the free printables to
create your party invitation. Illustrated instructions are provided,
and include step-by-step instructions for personalizing the invitation.

The Halloween Party Invitation is also easy enough for children to
make! Just print the blank party invitations and have your son or
daughter fill in the party details by hand. An easy construction paper
style invitation is illustrated, and comes with a blank, free
printable envelope (that you fold and glue).

As always, everything is free and there is no membership or
registration required in order to download the free printables.

For the Halloween Party Invitation, go to:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/HalloweenPartyInvitations.htm

Get more free printables for Halloween (cards, crafts, games, gifts,
and costume ideas) at Jan's Reading Room Halloween:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Don't forget Mom's Break Halloween! More free printables are available
at:

http://halloween.momsbreak.com

Jan's Free Content and Jan's Reading Room is back after a long
spring and summer hiatus.

Get everything you need to play "Spooky Bingo" at your next
Halloween party! The Bingo Cards are available as free printables,
and you can print as many as you like. The instructions are
provided, along with some tips for playing the game so that everyone
can win!

The Spooky Bingo cards print on plain white 8-1/2 x 11 inch printer
paper, and you don't need any special supplies.

For Spooky Bingo, go to:
http://freecontent.janktheproofer.com/HalloweenBingo.htm

For more free Halloween cards, decorations, and costume and gift
ideas, go to Jan's Reading Room Halloween:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Halloween.htm

Please visit Jan's Portal for access to all the free printables,
free content, and free recipes available:
http://www.jansportal.com

Jan's Free Content and Jan's Reading Room is happy to recommend
Mom's Break Halloween:
http://halloween.momsbreak.com

Declare your Mom as the "World's Best Mother" and then make it
official by awarding her one of six free printable certificates!

Get illustrated instructions and the links to the free printable
World's Best Mom certificates at:

http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Worlds-Best-Mom-Certificates.htm

Be sure to find out how you have pay for your next vacation by
clipping coupons!

If you are like me, you spend more time looking through the ads and
coupons in the Sunday paper than you do actually reading it. Call me
crazy, but a coupon for $1.00 off on my favorite brand of laundry
detergent gets my attention far more than the banner headline on page
1.

Read on at:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Use-Coupons-To-Pay-For-
Vacations.htm

Jan' Free Content has three new Mother's Day articles available for
use as free content on your website, in your newsletter, or just for
your personal enjoyment!

Give Your Mom a Box of Memories for Mother's Day…

For Mother's Day this year, give Mom a really special gift---a gift
that comes straight from your heart (instead of just from your
wallet). Don't give her a box of chocolates…give her a box of
memories!
Read on at: http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mom-Memories-Box.htm

Give Mom Something Special for Mother's Day...a little bit of
yourself...

The whole world is in a rush these days...people rush through life
with their cell phone ear-buds glued in their ears...and a laptop in
a case hanging over one shoulder. This year for Mother's Day, slow
down and take a little bit of time for yourself---and then spend it
with Mom.
Read on at:http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mothers-Day-Gift-
Ideas.htm

Give Mom a Gift Card for Mother's Day

The best gift to give Mom is always your time, your attention, and
your love...but most of us want to give Mom a special gift on
Mother's Day that says "I love you!" There's one gift that is always
the right size, the right color, and is exactly what Mom has always
wanted: It is the gift she buys for herself using the gift card
you've given her to her favorite store!
Read on at: http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mom-Gift-Card.htm

Visit Jan's Reading Room for free printable Mother's Day cards,
crafts, and other gift ideas! Go to:
http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mothers-Day-Menu.htm

Get two free Mother's Day cards that are easy to print, fold, and
color! A matching envelope is included that can be printed on plain
computer paper.

The coloring cards are easy enough for very young kids to color and
make a special card for Mommy for Mother's Day!

No special software is needed to download these cards---and you can
print as many as you like! This makes a great Mother's Day craft for
the schoolroom, scout troops, and church groups.

For the free printable cards and envelope, along with illustrated
instructions, go to:

http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mothers-Day-Cards-To-Color.htm

For more Mother's Day cards, crafts, and gift ideas available in
Jan's Reading Room, and for free content articles available in Jan's
Free Content, go to:

http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mothers-Day-Menu.htm

Be sure to visit Mom's Break Mother's Day for Mother's Day free
printables:

http://mothersday.momsbreak.com

The Craft Cafe also offers free printables for Mother's Day:

http://www.thecraftcafe.com

You don't need card-making software to learn how to make your own
personalized cards! Get a very simple idea that can turn any piece of
computer paper into a unique, and very personal, Mother's Day card,
greeting card, party invitation, or other announcements.

Everything you need is included in this card-making craft article. Get
illustrations with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Use your
own photos, clipart, or free downloadable graphics to create fun cards.

You will even get a free printable "envelope" that you can print,
fold, and glue together. Any quarter-fold card will fit in this
envelope. The envelope has been test-mailed, so it is also suitable
for cards that you want to mail.

Just go to:
http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Q-Fold-Label-Cards.htm

For other Mother's Day cards, crafts, and gift ideas, go to:
http://mothersday.janktheproofer.com/Mothers-Day-Menu.htm

Get free Easter Egg print iron-on transfers, and a free illustrated
tutorial for how to use iron-on transfers, to make Easter shirts,
tops, sweatshirts, and even baby clothes (like onesies or bibs).

The Easter egg print iron-on transfers are free downloads, and the
illustrated tutorial shows you step-by-step how to use iron-on
transfer paper, if you've never used it before.

You will also get a link to a reputable site where you can buy good-
quality, low-cost "blank" T-shirts, sweatshirts, and various baby
clothes.

For everything you need, go to:

http://easter.janktheproofer.com/Easter-Iron-On.htm

Get free printable Easter cards (all are available as free
printables that you can download, and all are "kid-friendly) and
other crafts, go to:

http://easter.janktheproofer.com/Easter-Menu.htm

Mom's Break Easter offers more Easter stuff! Go to:

http://easter.momsbreak.com

The Craft Cafe also features free printables for Easter:

http://www.thecraftcafe.com

Easter is quickly approaching, but there is plenty of time to "be
creative" and make your own cards, or to help your kids make cards
for grandparents and aunts and uncles.

You don't need a costly card-making program (or a cheap card-making
program that just doesn't really work right) in order to make your
own, personalized greeting cards and party invitations. All you need
is a word-processing program (like Microsoft Word), a printer, and
printer paper.

Read my down-to-Earth article, written for "real people" (you don't
have to be Martha Stewart) "How to Make Personalized Cards and
Invitations Without Card-Making Software" for tips and ideas for
making cards use computer paper, construction paper, or even card
stock or postcards. Learn how to make cards that will fit into
envelopes that you have at home (or envelopes that are easily and
affordable purchased at office supply stores).

For the whole article, and links to helpful templates that you can
download to help you start making cards, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/cards-invitations.htm

To get free printable Easter cards that are ready to print, go to:

http://easter.janktheproofer.com/Easter-Menu.htm

For more free printables for Easter, go to The Craft Cafe:

http://www.thecraftcafe.com

Get a free printable Easter Coloring Card collection that includes
four cards and a blank envelope. All cards are blank on the inside
and are suitable for coloring and decorating! The blank envelope can
be folded and glued, will fit any quarter-fold envelope, and is
suitable for mailing (using first class postage), just print as many
as you need!

You don't need card-making software, and the cards and envelope can
be printed on plain white computer paper. You can also use colored
card stock. The illustrations provided show the different options
for printing and decorating, along with providing instructions for
folding both the cards and the envelope.

Print as many as you like and feel free to share these with friends,
school classes, scout packs or troops, and church groups. This is
also perfect for homeschoolers!

To get your collection of free printable Easter Coloring Cards and
Envelope, go to:

http://easter.janktheproofer.com/Easter-Coloring-Cards.htm

You can get other Easter free printables at The Craft Cafe! Go to:

http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/easter.html

Get free Easter Iron-On Transfers at Mom's Break Easter! Go to:

http://easter.momsbreak.com

Make your own Easter cards that use regular computer paper (or half-
fold card stock that is available at stores like Office Depot, Wal-
Mart, or Target), to create an Easter card that can be very
simple...or very elegant---just depending on how crafty you want to be.

You'll get all the instructions you need, plus the free printable
Easter print, for this half-fold Easter card. To make the basic card,
all you need is computer paper, scissors, and a glue stick. (Envelopes
to fit half-fold cards are available wherever card stock is sold, but
envelopes are optional.)

This craft is easy enough for very young children, and can be elegant
enough for the savviest crafters.

For the free illustrated instructions, that include a link to the free
printable Easter print, go to:

http://easter.janktheproofer.com/Easter-Card-Half-Fold.htm

This card features free printables for Easter offered by Mom's Break.
For more Mom's Break Easter, go to:

http://easter.momsbreak.com

Some of the Easter cards and crafts offered by Jan's Reading Room
feature Easter printables offered by the Craft Cafe:

http://www.printables.thecraftcafe.com/easter.html

Now---this one takes me back to my childhood...I can almost hear these
sizzling in the grill.

My mom sent this recipe along, and now I'm sharing it with you.

As always, you'll get the full recipe, list of ingredients,
directions, and a couple of Mom's tips! (This is one of the few
occasions when Poppo takes a backseat to Mom in the kitchen!)

For the full recipe, and a free printable version that doesn't have
any ads, graphics, or colors, go to:

http://jansdough.janktheproofer.com/Corn-Fritters.htm

Everything is green for St. Patrick's Day, so how about green
cupcakes? Add frosting and decorate with a card that reads "May the
Luck of the Irish Be With You!" and you've got a great treat that is
good for kids to take to school to share with their classmates. This
is also a nice treat to take to share with co-workers, church groups,
or another community/seniors group.

Get the illustrated instructions for making these green cupcakes, and
get the free printable St. Patrick's Day decorations for them at:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/St-Pats-Cupcakes.htm

For more easy-to-make St. Patrick's Day cards and crafts, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/St-Pat-Cards-Crafts.htm

You don't need card-making software to download and print this St.
Patrick's Day card!

You'll get a free St. Patrick's Day card that folds in three parts
and fits into a regular business (#10) envelope.

You will also get the instructions you need to create your own St.
Patrick's Day cards---without needing card-making software.

Everything you need is free, and no membership is ever required.

Go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/St-Pats-Tri-Fold-Card.htm

This free St. Patrick's Day card uses shamrock clipart that is
available free at The Craft Cafe:

http://www.thecraftcafe.com/

For other free St. Patrick's Day cards and crafts, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/St-Pat-Cards-Crafts.htm

Get simple ideas for colorful St. Patrick's Day cards that kids can
make. This card craft idea is even simple enough for very young kids---
and, of course, we older kids can enjoy it, too! You don't need card-
making software, just plain computer paper. The card will fit into a
regular business (#10) envelope.

You need very few craft supplies and you'll get the link to free St.
Patrick's Day clipart that is made available by The Craft Cafe.

For the illustrated instructions, and other tips for the card-craft,
go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/St-Pat-Cards-Crafts.htm

You can create a really "fun" Valentine gift or party favor by pairing
chocolate cupcakes with Valentine's Day decorated glasses or paper
cups (which you can find at your local dollar store!).

If you need to send treats with your son or daughter to school, then
this is a really inexpensive idea.

Go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Valentine-Cupcake.htm

For more Valentine's Day articles on crafts, cards, and other gift
ideas, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Credit-card-sized gift cards are everywhere, and there's just about
no store or restaurant that doesn't offer them. These types of gift
cards can be the perfect gift for anyone, for any occasion.

If you are giving a gift card to your special Valentine this year,
then present the card using these gift card certificates! These
certificates print on regular computer paper and fit into readily
available envelopes.

These certificates are PDF files and are available as a free
printable collection.

For the illustrations of these gift card holders, and the link to
the free printable collection of gift card certificates, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Valentine-Gift-Certifcate.htm

For more Valentine's Day cards, crafts, games, and gift ideas, to go:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Many of these cards and crafts use free printables that are offered
by Mom's Break Valentine:

http://valentine.momsbreak.com

To make great-tasting homemade pizza, you need to make great-tasting
pizza dough! Get your free recipe for Jan's Dough Sourdough Pizza
Crust and a link to a completely illustrated tutorial for making the
crust and a great-tasting pizza.

Once you get the secrets for making this delicious pizza crust, and
how to bake a never-fails perfect pizza, you'll never order in again!

For the article, go to:
http://jansdough.janktheproofer.com/Homemade-Pizza.htm

For just the recipe, go to:

http://jansdough.janktheproofer.com/Pizza-Crust.htm

If you have a favorite pizza crust recipe, and want just the secrets
about baking a never-fail perfect pizza, then go directly to the
illustrated tutorial:

http://jansdough.janktheproofer.com/Make-Pizza-tutorial.htm

There's one type of gift that is perfect for everyone---something
homemade!

Dress up a little Valentine's Day bucket, basket, or cup by inserting
a breakfast muffin or cupcake!

Add a little note card and some curl ribbon, and you've got a
wonderful gift for friends, neighbors, co-workers, or to send to
school with your kids for all of their schoolmates.

To see this gift idea, and for the links to the free recipe for the
muffins, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/Valentine-Muffins.htm

If you are planning a Valentine's Day Party, or would like to leave
a little Valentine memento on a co-worker's desk, then this idea
will help you to make a small party favor that can also be used as a
little gift item.

By using items purchased at your local dollar store, and the free
printables that come with this favor/gift idea, you can make each
item for less than 50 cents.

For illustrations and the list of everything you'll need, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valfavor.htm

For more free Valentine cards, crafts, games, and gifts, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Many of these cards and crafts use free printables available at
Mom's Break Valentine:

http://valentine.momsbreak.com

You don't need any special card-making software to make your own
Valentine's Day card. You can make your own using these easy-to-
follow instructions, or you can use the free Rose photo collection
offered by Mom's Break to make the card shown here. You can even
print a matching envelope for the Rose cards using the pre-made
envelope PDF files that are available as a zip file that is free to
download.

This type of card will print on regular computer paper (8-1/2" x
11") and fits into a #10 (business) envelope. All of the
instructions you need to make your own card and envelope are
provided in easy-to-follow format. An illustrated version is also
available.

Once you have learned to make this card and a matching envelope, you
can use the same process to make cards and invitations for any
occasion.

For everything you need, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com./valentinerosecard.htm

For more free stuff for Valentine's Day (cards, crafts, games, and
gift ideas) go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Many of these Valentine's Day articles feature free printables
offered by Mom's Break Valentine:

http://valentine.momsbreak.com

Valentine's Day usually means chocolates and roses to say "I Love You" in a
romantic setting. Or it means giggly cards to give to schoolmates and eating
tons of those little candy hearts with sayings stamped on them. But all of that
may mean leaving out people who are very loved and who are an important part of
our families and society: our seniors.

Get simple ideas for making a special Valentine's gift bag especially suited for
a senior (whether that senior is a parent, grandparent, or an elderly person you
know who needs a little extra attention on Valentine's Day). These Valentine
gift bags are simple to assemble (very little needed) and the gift inside can be
very inexpensive (I love to browse around a dollar store for ideas!).

For the complete article, which includes illustrations of assembling a Valentine
gift bag, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/seniorvalentine.htm

You can also make your own Valentine's Day cards! Make romantic cards or help
your kids make cards for Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa!

Go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valentinecrafts.htm

Be sure to visit Mom's Break Valentines for the free printables that are
featured in these crafts and more:

http://valentine.momsbreak.com/

Here is a fun little craft for making Valentine's Day candy bags!

The candy bags are available as free printables offered by Mom's
Break, and you'll get illustrated instructions for making the bag.

This simple craft is easy enough even for young kids!

All you need is plain white computer paper and the free printables
that you can download free at Mom's Break Valentine.

For everything you need, go to:

http://readingroom.janktheproofer.com/valcandybag.htm