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Thank you for visiting my Helium page. My passion for writing started when I was in high school and won a nationally run essay contest for my school. The writing came through in letter writing (Back when people still wrote letters). Shortly after my husband

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts A look at which crafts are better for young children: 1 of 17
Young ones have always amazed and surprised me when they are given the chance to create and experiment. Kids age five and younger have few preconceptions or inhibitions and are great fun to play with. Here are a few suggestions, gleaned from my personal experience and catastrophes. 1. I've learned to keep craft projects simp... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to get your kids interested in crafts: 1 of 13
I think most kids are born interested in crafts. Just watch them play with their spaghetti or cereal in their high chair. It's almost more of a question of how to keep them interested in arts and crafts. Children also want to do what grownups do, so you're on the right track if you choose a craft you enjoy and share it with ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips for working with children on craft projects: 1 of 12
Set a clear glass full of water, some paper and watercolor paints in front of a young child and I can almost guarantee what will happen next. The kids will immediately begin stirring paint into the water. They usually start with red, then blue and you think, "cool, they're learning to mix colors! The kid's a genius!" Next, t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun winter crafts for kids: 2 of 19
Snow days make perfect opportunities for making crafts with kids. Here are projects that kept our kids busy, happy and most of all - quiet- during long winter days. 1. Flat wooden ornaments that were cut into snowmen, Santa's, angels, Christmas trees and many other choices were plentiful and four for a dollar at many craft s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts A look at which crafts are better for young teens: 2 of 17
I've learned over the years that young teens want to create something of value that they can use or share with friends or family. Hearing them say, proudly, "I made it myself!" gives them, and me, a great feeling. Crafts that help a young teen explore their cultural heritage, or a different culture, is a good place to start.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts An overview of kid crafts by holiday: 1 of 8
Heart Shaped meatloaf? This is one family tradition that lead to some fun St. Valentine's Day crafts in our family. Or there's the pumpkin head scarecrow or the 1969 Electronic Egg Carton Christmas Tree. February: St. Valentine's Day has sort of morphed into flowers and candy and lost it's imagination. One evening, many year... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for sewing with small children in the house: 1 of 8
Sometimes sewing with young children around feels a bit like herding kittens. They are into everything, as they are supposed to be at that age, but this makes sewing a little complicated. However, there are things you can do to keep them safe and still sew. A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN If you're lucky enough to have a sewing room, th... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun fall crafts for kids: 3 of 22
Fall crafts for kids are great fun and there are many natural and/or free materials available. Bird-feeder wreaths and bird houses made with dried gourds are two of our favorites. BIRD-FEEDER WREATH You might want to take a trip to the country to gather materials. Wild grape vines make wonderful wreaths, just be SURE there a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts An overview of kid crafts by material used: 1 of 7
One Christmas, many years ago, money was in very short supply. I covered an old printer paper box with gift wrap and started filling it with craft materials. I began a couple of months before Christmas and scouted out sales and clearances every chance I'd get. Gradually and inexpensively THE BOX filled. It was a huge hit and... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to save money by making greeting cards with your children: 3 of 19
One of the nicest greeting card a person can receive is a home made card. Whether they're made with crayons on lined school paper or printed out from a computer and hand signed, they beat anything available in a store. There are many fun ways to save money on greeting cards and here are a few tried and true methods from our ... More..