Some of you may have noticed that the blog updates have tapered off some and the truth is we're living what we 'preach'... and some days it is hard. Shifting gears from a 'grown-up' household to one with 3 young children is taking almost all of my waking moments. I am NOT complaining and I am so VE
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Building your family economy is not just about making money, but also about saving money and being a good steward of what you already have. When we are trying to make our money stretch it can feel like we are limited when it comes to gift giving, but I have good news for you, you can be a generou
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It won't be long and most of us will have some fresh corn that we just husked. Turn off the TV and turn on come CREATIVITY by letting the kids make corn husk dolls, or flowers or anything else they can think of. Olivia made this one the other day. But you really need to see what and how these l
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When I was a kid in school I loved art class...and music class. I remember when I first learned how to make paper chains for Christmas, maybe I was in kindergarten? We connected our chains with that nasty paste. Transparent tape sure does make chains easier! This week Emma and I had a few litt
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Thanks again to my sweet friend Lori for sharing this GREAT site. 20 Gifts for Kids You Still Have Time to Make!
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Candy canes were first made about 350 years ago, they were straight and all white. The red and white candy canes were made about 110 years ago. Over 2 billion candy canes are sold each year, most of which are sold during the month before Christmas. Candy canes with a peppermint flavor are great to
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[gallery] These are similar to the ones I shared earlier this week. One of my friends shared these pictures on Facebook. Aren't they adorable? I love the bright colors!!! I made some of these a few years ago using the metallic gold and silver pipe cleaners. This dear woman lost her husband and 9 y
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Good way to use up scraps. I LOVE THIS!!! Felt Garland Denim Trees
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Candy Ribbon Ornament Beaded Snowflake Beaded Wreath An Easy Ornament to make! More Beaded Ornaments Here
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Most of these could also be made using pipe cleaners for little hands. Curly Wire Christmas Balls Wire Heart Ornament Beaded Letters These are my favorites!!! A Wire Rudolf Tree Ornament Wire Star And I can't remember where I found this one!
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Another great link passed on form my friend Lori! If you are crafty in anyway you can make these cooool Star Wars toys! This site also has other Star Wars/space projects too.
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When my kids were younger we'd usually take the month of December off from most of our book work. Between parties and holiday commitments it was just easier to set the books aside and still be learning in a more creative way. Whether it is simple crafts, holiday baking, special meals or gift givi
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Your door truly says "Welcome" (or not) to people. It is your visitor's first impression of your home. This is the one I have right now. I love having a wreath on the door and I change mine every season. I almost always use the same base but change out the decorations. I also use strips of fabric
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A question from one of our readers: My daughter and I want to start a website that we would use to sell handmade items. But I was also thinking about selling baked good locally. Can you offer any tips? Thanks so much! My reply: To be real honest, it is HARD to sell handmade items
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The best place to store your pressed flowers is in a shoe box. Keep them in a dry place. Pressed flowers are perfect for framed art work, cards and stationary. Gently remove your flower from it's pressing (paper towel/wax paper). Use a VERY small amount of glue to glue your flower down. A t
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Spring is the perfect time to press flowers. Our road sides and lawns are full of tiny wild flowers and the pansies are beautiful this time of year! I use pressed flowers in my card making and to make framed art work. The best flowers for pressing are flowers that are thin. Bulky flowers or
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Valentines are always fun for kids. I loved making Valentines with my kids every year and going to a Valentine party to exchange cards and play games. A Valentine Note Family Fun has a bunch of great card ideas. Valentine Cards are Not Just for Kids ~Make a list of people to send a Vale
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All links lead to tutorials. Easy Hanging Dish Towels - You can make TWO from one towel. Give it alone or wrap it around a jar of relish, salsa, jam or a loaf of bread. Wooden Name Tags - Wall Hanging EASY, PERSONALIZED AND CHEAP! Rag Quilt- This is a very eas
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These bows are made from recycled materials. Great project for the kiddos. Supper Easy Tutorial HERE!
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I love seasonal decorations... for every season! Here is the wreath that hangs on our front door. I took the flowers off and left the greenery. Then I went to my fabric stash (one of the benefits of being a quilter) and pulled out some red, white and blue. Ripped it into
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Our family's choice:
The best way to have a good idea is to have LOTS of ideas,
then to actually put them into action!
