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3 Fire Safety Crafts to Reassure Kids in a Wildfire-Affected World

February 20, 2025 ellen Leave a comment Best Of
cute little girl in a fire fighters suit

If you live in the United States, your kids may have seen media coverage of the rampant wildfires in several areas. California has seen devastating fires lately, damaging homes and buildings.  Fire Safety Crafts NASA reports that the world may see fires worsening due to the constant emission of greenhouse gases and persistent global warming. […]

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Animal Crafts for Toddlers

July 16, 2022April 20, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Crafts

This zoo animal craft for toddlers is one of my favorite animal crafts. Use it as a way to teach your child about jungle animals. Animal Crafts for Toddlers There are so many different construction paper animal crafts you can make with the kids. Paper plate crafts are the first choice when it comes to […]

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Alice in Wonderland Origami Book With Paper

December 10, 2017March 14, 2024 ellen Leave a comment Books
Alice in Wonderland Origami Book With Paper

This Alice in Wonderland Origami craft book is perfect for anyone who enjoys the Japanese art of origami. If you haven’t tried origami, I hope you will. Alice in Wonderland Origami Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale comes to colorful new life in this beautifully illustrated storybook/craft guide combination. A modern retelling of Alice’s adventures is accompanied […]

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Christmas Craft Books Everyone Can Enjoy

December 7, 2017March 4, 2024 ellen 4 Comments Books
Christmas Craft Books Everyone Can Enjoy Together

Are you looking for a few new Christmas craft books? There are all sorts of Christmas craft books that feature holiday crafts. So, check out my favorites. Christmas Craft Books So, if you’re looking for a new Christmas tradition to start with your family, consider finding a few Christmas craft books that everyone can do […]

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Superhero Sewing by Lane Huerta

October 5, 2017November 15, 2023 ellen 6 Comments Books
I am far from an expert when it comes to sewing but I can handle a simple pattern. And, a homemade costume is so much better than a store-bought one.

When my children were younger, I loved making their Halloween costumes and a book like Superhero Sewing would have been perfect! Superhero Sewing I am far from an expert when it comes to sewing but I can handle a simple pattern. And, a homemade costume is so much better than a store-bought one. Superhero Sewing […]

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Faithful Paper Crafting by Robin Pickins

September 28, 2017November 6, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Books
Faithful Papercrafting by Robin Pickins

Faithful Paper Crafting is the perfect book for anyone who likes to include inspirational messages with their packages or letters.  Learn mroe here. Faithful Paper Crafting I love sending cards for special occasions and sometimes, I want to add a little something extra to the card: a bookmark, a mini card or something little that […]

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DIY Dollhouse by Alexia Henrion

September 4, 2017September 27, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Books
DIY Dollhouse by Alexia Henrion

DIY Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials is a great book for anyone who wants to decorate a dollhouse affordably. When I was little, I had a dollhouse but not a lot of furniture for it because it was hard to find. Like most children, I made do with what I […]

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20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids

May 1, 2017May 18, 2023 ellen 2 Comments Best Of
20+ Simple Star Wars Crafts for Kids to Make and Enjoy

These simple Star Wars crafts for kids are just a few easy ways that you can enjoy May 4th. May the Fourth be With you! Did you know that May 4th is Star Wars Day and is observed by many fans of the movie? 2011 was the first organized celebration of the movie on this […]

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National Craft Month Books to Spark Creativity

February 10, 2017May 24, 2023 ellen 4 Comments Best Of

If you need to give your creativity a push, these National Craft Month books are a great place to get started. Learn more here. National Craft Month Books The holidays left me a little bit frazzled so I used January and part of February to relax and slow down. Now that I’ve had a chance […]

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Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.

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