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Writing for me is the one thing that can calm all storms given time. It is a way to learn, listen, speak, share and heal. The subject is not as important as the time and the thought put into the work. Hopefully, it gets better with age.

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Valentine's day crafts for children: 1 of 19
Conversation hearts, those cute little Valentine candies, that are passed around schools every year are a great starter for any Valentine's Day Craft Projects. They are readily available and you can use the actual candies or just the idea to incorporate into Valentine craft designs. >Young children love to wear hats and c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Fun family crafts on a tight budget: 1 of 10
Crafts don't need to be expensive. There are many things around the home that can be used and recycled into some type of creative crafts. It is about having an open mind and a little bit of creativity. Let's look at some options. *Toilet paper roll puppets These are fun and easy to make with things that are typically in the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Unique fall crafts for adults: 1 of 6
Autumn congers up feeling of approaching snow and frosty mornings. It is with those thoughts in mind that we take a look and some fund and different cozy crafts. *Mitten Garland Mittens are warm and they are easy to create out of all colors of felt. Cut out the mitten shapes and hand sew them together with bold and fun color... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to learn to crochet: 5 of 26
It's a pretty good bet that everyone will tell you the best way to learn to crochet is to be taught by some one who loves to crochet. I might suggest a few more qualifications for the person you select to teach you. If you are right handed, I would choose a right-handed teacher and visa versa. It's much easier to see how the... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to make homemade sidewalk chalk: 2 of 10
The neighbors referred to her as the crazy Mom on the street. It seemed to them she was forever making or brewing some thing that would cost much less to just buy at the local store. Homemade sidewalk chalk was one of her favorites. She would gather up all the neighborhood children for the latest and greatest science project... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Great crocheted Mother's Day gifts: 2 of 10
Sometimes great opportunities come from very simple things. I saw the title about crocheted items as Mother's Day presents and immediately wanted to visit my Mom. Mom lives about three hours away from me and has been ill for many years. She's 77 and although she still recognizes me, the other details in her life are very fog... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Fun family crafts for Thanksgiving: 1 of 5
Traditionally, Thanksgiving is about celebrating the bounty of the harvest and the joy of another year. It was established by the Pilgrims in celebration of their survival of the first winter in the New World. It is said that the feast was shared with the Native Americans who helped them survive the first winter. Now it is m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Easy preschool crafts for gift giving: 1 of 5
Toddlers are self absorbed. They are supposed to be selfish. It is the way they learn and develop their personality. Gift giving may not be the most easy lesson to learn. It is nice if the gift can be useful and the child can see it in use. ~ Picture Frames They can see the pictures of themselves displayed. This gives them c... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Fun family crafts for Halloween: 1 of 5
What makes a craft a family craft? Perhaps is something that the entire can work on and have it turn fantastic. Lets make a Bottle Bats. *empty 2 liter plastic *white felt *red felt *black acrylic craft paint *paint brush *wiggle eyes (smallest size) *hot glue sticks *hot glue gun *3 large buttons (your choice of color) This... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Easy preschool crafts for Thanksgiving: 1 of 5
First a little about the holiday and what we are celebrating. It commemorates the survival of the first year in the New World with the arrival of the pilgrims on Plymouth Rock. A feast was held with the Native Americans. There is no true record of what was eaten on that first Thanksgiving, but the Queen celebrates with goose... More..