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No Sew DIY Face Masks

We have shared posts about all the different way to make your own medical face masks this week and we nearly forgot about those of you who can't sew your own masks, knit your own masks or crochet your own masks. These no-sew masks are so easy to make and require little to no skills. Again these masks are only …

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DIY Medical Face Shields You Can Make At Home

There has been a call out from hospitals that are running short on PPE to make medical shields and surgical masks. We have covered a few different articles this week on how to make your own medical items. Obviously and I hope this goes without saying, that if you can buy medical-grade supplies you should be. Why is everyone making …

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11 Great Chinese New Year Books for Kids

I'm a mother and primary/elementary school teacher in Sydney, Australia and use the books I've reviewed in the classroom. I've only included the books I - and the children I teach - really love and which I think have something of value to add when we're introducing children to the customs and traditions around the Lunar New Year celebrations. My …

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Surgical Face Mask Knitting Patterns

We have been inundated with requests for face mask knitting patterns so we decided to do all the research for you and find you the best ones. Now, lots of people are saying that knitted masks are unsafe and we are not suggesting they are better than store-bought filtered facemasks BUT, maybe you are in a position where you can't …

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Fun game with stuff you have on hand

Looking for a fun game to play without having to get anything more than what you have already in the house? Why not try this game that all you need is a glass, toothpick, tissue, rubber band and some dice.  For the full tutorial and directions on how to play the break the ice game pop on over to the …

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Kids Craft- Paper Plate Easter Bunny

This cute Easter bunny figure is made from a paper plate, some simple materials and basic art supplies. This blog post includes a fun tutorial on how to make your own bunny. This holiday craft can be simplified to do with children, or you can really add a lot of detail to dress up your bunny. What a great project …

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Kids Craft - Cupcake Liner Daffodils

This is such a fun and easy Spring flower craft or the perfect kids craft projects for Mother's day.  Cupcake Liner Daffodils is a fun craft for kids of all ages, and you can make it with things you have around the house!  Moms are sure to love a bunch of these everlasting handmade flowers. 

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Dream of Summer with the Highbury Halter

I love Jimi Knits' patterns. They're just so cheerful and bright and make me think of better days ahead. That's especially true with her newly released Highbury Halter pattern, which was designed for the Yarningham Yarn Festival guide book last summer. It's a breezy little halter top knit in fingering weight yarn, with a lacy top on the front and …

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Check out My 30-Day Art Challenge for Kids and Adults

Whether you need to work some art time into your daily schedule or just want to have some creative time with or for the kids while they are home, I came up with 30 ideas you can use for creative prompts for kids to do alone, with you or with each other if you have more than one kid in …

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20 Edible Activities To Keep Kids Busy

If you have little ones in your home, then you know that just about everything goes in their mouth at some point or another. Kids tend to eat everything they see, so we want to make sure the things they play with are edible! These edible activities are so much fun, and they’re great for kids who tend to try …

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The Best Lockdown Online Yarn Sales

  Buying yarn online has become the only option for so many people but it can be very overwhelming knowing which yarn is best and of course who has the best yarn sale going on. As you can imagine lots of companies, small and big are desperate for your business and this means good things for crafters. We are including …

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Buy A Handmade Face Mask And Save A Small Business Too

So we have all seen the posts about making and sewing your own Medical masks. In fact, we wrote this article a few weeks ago (feels like years since we started isolation). BUT what if you can't sew? I mean, I can use a sewing machine but straight lines and hems is as a far as my sewing talents go. …

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