Valentine's Day doesn't have to mean jewelry, chocolates or flowers — sometimes a gift for the home is the perfect thing. More

Last year, February 14th was a ultra-über-crazy-busy day at the flower shop where I work, but February 15th was definitely super-busy, which my tired feet and I were not expecting. Most of the customers said they'd made a conscious decision to celebrate one day late, as they were determined to actually enjoy Valentine's Day.. More

Kids know how to party! Check out the latest festive celebrations from Apartment Therapy's Family channel:

• Casey's Woodland Party
• Addie's Simple Silhouette Party
• Alex's Dr. Seuss Party
• A Winter "One"derland Party
• Clara's Orange & Pink Party

So what if the holidays are long over — throwing an off-season soiree can rouse your social circle from hibernation. (Bonus: It also gives you just the motivation you need to clean every square inch of your home or finish your latest DIY project.) Whether your gathering is intimate or overflowing, the goal is to make your guests comfortable and happy. And to that end, it's never a bad idea to have a backup plan. AKA: the party game.

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It's almost the start of Chinese New Year and, come February 10th, it will officially be the Year of the Snake. Celebrate this festive holiday with activities that will make your kid light up like a firecracker. More

If you've got a smartphone (and we bet you do), magnifying glass, shoebox, and some everyday spare parts, you can construct a miniature digital projector that would make the Lumiere Brothers proud. This could make an excellent project for the kids, illustrating the properties of light and the science behind movie projection. It's also an opportunity to show off your Instagram collection or favorite Vimeo flick you keep telling everyone about... More

I have a few bud vases that I've used for years — they're just basic, unexciting leftovers from some earlier parties. I saw this tutorial and realized they could get a new and stylish life with a little bit of rope. More

Now that you've successfully showed off your new HDTV during Super Bowl Sunday, it's time to get all the pieces together to put together a home entertainment system. From networked enabled Blu-ray players and programmable remotes to media players, there are a myriad of companion pieces for your new screen... More

Sometimes, it's feels like awards season is all about best dressed lists, bejeweled clutches, and red carpet reports. One way to keep the focus on film is to seek out and enjoy a few previous winners. There are a surprising number of Oscar winning and nominated films already available on Netflix Instant that span nearly 60 years of movie and Academy history with winners in nearly every category. More

This interactive punch wall looks just like a strip of candy buttons. It borrows a page from The Price Is Right, where contestants have been playing Punch A Bunch since the 1970s, only Maddie's guests played for favors instead of cash prizes. More