Category Archives: Crafts

How to Make a Hooded Towel

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Janae

I’m often stumped by what gift to bring to baby showers. Sure, there are clothes, diapers, and other essentials, but my favorite gift when my first baby was born was a hooded towel. Since then, I’ve been making these towels … Continue reading →

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Magna-Doodle Art

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Cheri

Did you see last week’s post about organizing your child’s artwork? It’s a great solution, but what about the 3D projects or other creations we can’t slip into a sheet protector? My daughters LOVE the magna doodle. Do yours? It … Continue reading →

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Recycling Crayons

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kerri

How to recycle crayons. Continue reading →

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Preserving Your Kids’ Artwork

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Cheri

I have been keeping some of my girls’ art creations (mainly drawings) over the past 5 years because I love the memories, and I love being able to show them how far they’ve come in their talents. However, if I … Continue reading →

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Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Cheri

I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading →

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Math Machine – a craft for elementary age kids

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Sunny

I was helping my daughter make one of these for her kindergarten teacher, and my husband suggested I do a post on it. My boys have made these for teachers and friend gifts before also. I had made one in … Continue reading →

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How To Make Your Own Word Art

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Heidi

My mother in law’s birthday was coming up, and as a woman who doesn’t need or want a lot of stuff, I had no idea what to give her. I’m one of the lucky ones who has an amazing woman … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Summer T-Shirt

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Janae

The other day, my daughter came home from a day camp with the coolest shirt. Excited to teach us her new-found way of tye-dying, she quickly taught her brothers how to make one. They got to work and had a … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Gift: “Hand”made Tie

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Kerri

Handmade Ties for Father’s Day is the perfect gift for kids to give their Daddy! Continue reading →

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Out of the Box Fun

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kerri

Speaking of recycling, (thanks, Cheri) this is SUCH a fun activity that I loved a as a kid, and just as much as a Mom. Collect large boxes (I mean, HUGE, if you can). Or call your local supply store … Continue reading →

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