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I am a writer, a trainer and an arts and crafts fanatic. If there is one thing that can make arts and crafts better, it's creative recycling. I am currently working on a book containing innovative and fun creative recycling projects. Most of my articles

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Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Christmas 2007: Holistic health gift ideas: 1 of 6
Make Bath Salts! Be kind to your checkbook, the environment and your friends make aromatherapy bath salts for gifts this year! Using natural ingredients to make bath products is very economical and easier on plumbing than commercial products. Making salts also contributes to health and well being of you and your gift recipie... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 32 of 174
Being an arts and crafts fanatic has its downside. When there are so many hobbies from which to choose and several projects vying for your attention, it makes it hard to find enough time for everything. What can you do? In my case, I love my avocation so much; I manage to juggle three broad categories of hobbies! I alternate... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Easy and cheap Christmas gifts to make with your kids: 4 of 21
Be kind to your checkbook, the environment; spend time with your kids and impress your friends! Make aromatherapy bath salts for gifts this year! Using natural ingredients (most are already in your cupboard) to make bath products is very economical and a fun project for your children. At the end of this article are a couple ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Easter Ways to observe Resurrection Sunday: 2 of 10
Resurrection Day falls on the same day as Easter Sunday. However, Easter actually originated as a pagan holiday, which Christians later adopted and integrated with their observations of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In more recent years increased commercialization has further clouded the meaning behind why Chri... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Knitting: The importance of gauge: 2 of 10
Somewhere back in history, some smart knitter invented gauge. Until gauge was introduced, knitters followed the same patterns with extreme variations in outcomes. You see, all knitters are not created equal. Some are really uptight, and some are down right loose! Yes, we're talking about knitting styles here, and everyone re... More..
Local Guides > Raleigh Family fun in Raleigh, NC: 1 of 5
Raleigh is a beautiful family oriented city and there are plenty of entertainment options for children. There are plenty of skating rinks to keep your young ones happy. Also throughout the city are establishments such as Monkey Joes and Planet Child. Not only are they kid-friendly, they actually cater to children! If you hav... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Crochet: How to do the single crochet stitch: 1 of 5
The single crochet stitch is one of the 5 basic crochet pattern stitches. That's right, the single crochet and just a few other stitches are your basic building blocks and all you really need to learn to be able to crochet anything! The reason the stitch is called a "single" is because it is referring to how many times you a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Easy crochet projects for beginners: 4 of 18
There are all kinds of fun crochet projects beginners can use to practice and advance their crochet skills. The key to keeping a beginner's project doable is keeping the project small enough to give you the opportunity to quickly complete the project and have a sense of accomplishment. With this in mind, consider crocheting ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to join a new ball of yarn: 2 of 9
When adding a new skein of yarn you will want to be careful about where the yarn change is placed. If possible pick a spot that will be in a seam or in an inconspicuous place. Most knitters recommend changing yarn at the end of a row for this reason. There are basically four methods of joining a new ball of yarn while you ar... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kids crafts: Crafty uses for broken crayons: 5 of 22
Getting the Most out of Broken Crayons Irritated by all those broken crayons and the little itty bitty nubs that you can hardly even hold on to? Wait! Don't throw them away; once you see the results of the last crayon recycling project featured here, you might even resort to chopping up brand new crayons! First let me warn y... More..