Are You Crafty?

Did you know that making jewelry is a cinch? You don’t need any special tools, metal hoops or complicated string. Stretch cord jewelry is popular and it’s easy to make. Some of it so professional looking that it can compare to store bought jewelry costing upwards of $50.
This is great thing to make for Christmas presents, gifts or even just for friends and family. Your kids will be able to easily make this jewelry and you can use this opportunity as a parent to spend quality time with your daughter.

All you need to make a stretch cord bracelet is clear stretch cord, scissors, and your choice favorite beads of varying sizes. You can also opt to get crimp beads and a pair of flat nose pliers. This adds a little bit of a finishing touch and ensures that your bracelet will not come apart. You can easily make a necklace, anklet or even ring with just these simple, affordable tools. Read the rest of this entry »

It still feels like summer, but Halloween is just around the corner and if you want to have the hottest and best costume for you or your children now is the time to start looking. Halloween is a great time to think outside the box and become someone totally different.

Children love Halloween because they love to dress up and they love to eat candy. Adults also like Halloween because there are a ton of parties to go to and a great opportunity to have tons of fun. If you want to stand out from the crowd, then picking the perfect Halloween costume is your mission.
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Summer has officially begun and your kids are already bored. Summer camps or swimming class don’t begin until mid month so now is the time to keep your kids occupied with fun crafts and games. I’m sure it’s easier to plunk them in front of the TV or let the WII babysit them, but all children need stimulation and learning opportunities. Here are some activities and games for primary children between the ages of 5-10.

Theme Day or Theme Week

Find a topic your child has an interest in. It could be dinosaurs, frogs, trains, space, flowers or puppies. You can create a whole theme day or even week around this topic. Find coloring sheets for coloring, go to the library and find books on this special topic. You can even get some modeling clay and create your animal or flower or train. Have fun with this and make your child love to learn. If possible, find a movie or tv show about this topic to watch at the end of the day or week. Read the rest of this entry »

Mother’s Day is soon approaching and now is the time to get your kids thinking about doing a Mother’s Day craft. There are many to choose from so what are the best crafts you can do easily and economically? Your little one may even have a craft they want to make, or maybe it was something they were taught at school, or even saw a friend do. When in doubt, here are some fun and simple crafts anyone can make from the heart.

Potpourri ball – Get mom’s old stocking and cut the top off until you have the foot and a little of the leg. Have your child fill the netting with scented potpourri and dried flowers. Tie it with a beautiful ribbon and even add a string so that it can be hung in the kitchen or bathroom.
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Easter is closer than you think and now is the time to start decorating your place with Easter crafts. Sure, your little one loves to do Easter crafts, but even if you don’t have children, doing Easter crafts is fun and purposeful. It decorates your house or apartment and gets you in the festive mood. Here are some easy but fun crafts to do yourself or with your family.
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