Rose Maura Lorre

Summertime, and the living is easy... or is that cheesy? When picking out the perfect summer accessories on Etsy, that online emporium of all things craft-tastic (and occasionally crap-tastic), sometimes it's hard to tell the difference.

The perfect dad is, of course, a made-up one. A dad you could mute whenever you wanted -- except why would you want to when he always doles out his advice with deadpan delivery, well-written wisdom or the perfect punchline? In other words, TV dads are the most perfect dads of all.

Considering that all Pops probably wants this Father's Day is some darned peace and quiet around here, it's silly that tradition dictates we mark this Hallmark holiday with any kind of memento -- let alone one of the following, unfortunately worded greeting cards. Each expresses the kind of strange sentiment that's guaranteed to raise an eyebrow, make Mom blush, or even cause World War III to erupt over the kitchen table.

Wondering what to get the old man this Father's day? Well, Dad himself would probably tell you, "I need another necktie like I need a hole in the head!" True, Pop, but check out these 10 truly kooky cravats -- too unique to pass up!

You already know that the Easter-seasonal Cadbury Creme Egg is addictive, mouth-watering, one-of-a-kind and coveted the world over. But did you also know just how versatile an ingredient the Creme Egg can be when put to use in some of the most outlandish, Willy-Wonka-on-acid dessert delicacies?

Roses wilt and die -- but a handmade knickknack gathering dust on a shelf is forever! That's the unofficial Valentine's Day motto over at the artisanal mall that is Etsy, where Cupid's arsenal of weapons includes not just an arrow, but also knitting needles, soldering irons, and, judging by the 10 clever crafts below, a rapier wit....

Any ol' Super Bowl party can have chips and dip, or a deluxe ultra Barcalounger with built-in footstool, surround-sound system and Kegerator. If you want to throw a truly one-of-a-kind gridiron gala, leave it to the crafty ones over at Etsy.com,...

New Year's Eve bashes can be pretty predictable: glittery paper hats, feathered boas, plastic champagne flutes, an off-key group rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne' or Abba's 'Happy New Year.' And, of course, blacking out and forgetting everything that just happened. This time around, why not r ...

Want proof that God's got a sense of humor about the birth of His only son? Just check out these divine "oopsies" that went down at Christmas pageants and live nativity scenes worldwide.

As any true TV addict knows, the true meaning of Christmas is to give your fave shows the once-a-year opportunity to get all preachy and filled with holiday cheese, er, cheer. You may want to turn on the boob tube for a good laugh -- but at Christmastime, you're going to learn something, darn it! The...

To make this year's Christmas tree the best one yet, your tree trimming's gotta go beyond plain old balls. It has to have actual...well, you get the idea. Instead, outfit your "royal Tannenbaum" with some of these cheeky, charming ornaments, ready and waiting for you on Amazon, Etsy and other online emporiums of holiday cheer. ...

Santa's reindeers work their antlers off every Christmas, but the rest of God's creatures have got it so much easier. Whether they're household pets, zoo animals or endangered species just chilling in a preserve, the following eight animal videos illustrate just how much humans consider their furry and/or feathered friends a part of their families. Sure, you may...

Art doesn't imitate life -- it imitates television! Just check out these 10 TV-influenced handicrafts brought to you by some of the clever craftsellers at Etsy. We consider each a fitting homage to some of our favorite must-see TV. They also make great gifts for your couch potato pals and/or loved ones. ...

As holidays go, Thanksgiving sure has its share of odd traditions. Live parades with lip-synched musical numbers! Mincemeat pies and Jell-O molds! Grandma Ruthie removing her dentures at the dinner table! Not even the President of the United States is spared his share of the inanity...

This Thanksgiving, let's all give thanks to online crafts, clothes and curios store Etsy.com. For without them, we'd be deprived of the following 10 items of pure holiday kitsch.