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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to get out of a fashion rut: 1 of 16
Take the plunge! I know it's hard, especially if you've been stuck in the same groove for several years, but it's just like ripping off a Band-Aid. At first it'll sting but it can't hang on forever looking tacky and gross. You will feel far better if you can define yourself by who you are on the outside as well as on the insi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Great crafts gift ideas for your children: 1 of 13
Crafts are an ideal way to entertain, teach, and simply relax. Children enjoy them because they are simple yet rewarding, and offer a finished product created by their own hands! Some suggestions for crafty gifts include...1. Blank book ($1.99): Purchasing a blank book from barebooks.com is a perfect gift for kids who love to... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Great project ideas for popsicle sticks: 2 of 11
Start off the summer with a treat from the ice-cream man and a craft project to follow! Some ideas for projects include:"POP" PEOPLE: These little guys are made by gluing 2 popsicle sticks in the shape of a cross for arms, then adding 2 more to the bottom, sticking out diagonally as legs. Use markers to draw faces, and add ya... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun rainy day craft projects for kids: 5 of 22
The sky looks as burnt as your morning toast and the thunder is complaining as loudly as your children. "We're bored!" is the constant mantra I hear on these rainy days. So whip out your lab coat (an apron will do just fine) and ask your kids if they think you can take DNA from a strawberry! Most children older than 9 will ha... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun spring crafts for kids: 3 of 12
Spring is a time for celebration, as the temperature-finally!- rises. Kids venture outdoors to play kickball, gallop through sprinklers, and squeal with pleasure at the sound of the ice-cream man's song. Keeping this in mind, I would suggest unique crafts you can do outdoors, such as...1) Plant a flower and paint the pot: Che... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Getting your kid interested in jewelry making: 5 of 15
It was something of an accident when my girls first became interested in making jewelry. I was browsing the aisles of a craft store when suddenly, one of them exclaimed over a marbled teal triangular bead about the size of a quarter. Somehow, it had caught her eye and she had to have it. I asked what she wanted to do with it,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Holiday place setting ideas for your children: 2 of 6
What better time for a picturesque place setting than a child's favorite holiday? Creating table settings is something the entire family can get involved in. Even the dog can stamp his paw print on paper for his own personal name card (not to be used at the table, of course!). The following are ideas by category:Placemats: Ki... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to save money by making greeting cards with your children: 8 of 19
Happy Birthday! Happy Holidays! Happy Anniversary! Any greeting card is incomplete without the well-wishing mantra of a child. And what better way to spend time with a loved one than making a card for another loved one. A good start is some plain white typing paper or colored construction paper. Some clever ideas for inexpens... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun fall crafts for kids: 11 of 23
Fall presents a prime time for crafting with your kids. Ours love creating a "poe-tree." I start by drawing the outline of a tree on butcher paper, and they use plain typing paper or construction paper to draw or write about anything they find beautiful or inspiring. I tape their creations onto the tree as "leaves." Our tree ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts An overview of kid crafts by material used: 4 of 7
When outfitting your kids' crafting corner, it's best to provide them with a wide range of materials for creating their mini masterpieces. That way, they won't be stuck with 20 play-doh projects and you'll be satisfied knowing their creativity won't be stifled. Therefore, an overview of some favorite crafts by material follow... More..