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NEW Boredom Buster Kit!

June 3, 2016 By Susan 3 Comments

I have nothing against kids getting bored. In theory. Bored people have created some seriously amazing things. But in practice, as a mom, it turns into a form of torture. As soon as I sit down to get something done* they’re asking for snacks, coloring pages, cardboard boxes, trips to the pool, trips to Paris,… 

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: activities, boredom, buster, download, fun, ideas, kids, mom sanity, PDF, summer

Kids Clothes Week! and a Drawer Sticker Giveaway!

January 29, 2015 By Susan 25 Comments

I-know-where-it-goes drawer stickers for baby! Help mom (and DAD!) get ready for action!

Next week is KIDS CLOTHES WEEK! Today I’m sharing what it is, how to prepare and a related GIVEAWAY! The idea of Kids Clothes Week is that you challenge yourself to join others in sewing kids clothes for one hour a day for a week. Doesn’t matter what or how. Just make kid stuff every… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: clothes, drawer stickers, KCWC, kids, organization, organized, organizing

A Sewing Machine for Kids – Janome Sew Mini

November 23, 2014 By Susan 10 Comments

Has your child asked to use your sewing machine? If so, you’re probably also familiar with the feeling of simultaneous heart-swelling pride (YAY! THEY LIKE SOMETHING I DO!) and the jab of a knitting needle straight through same said heart (OH DEAR LORD. NEEDLES). You’re torn. You want them to try it. And love it…. 

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Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: children, how to, Janome, kids, machine, review, Sewing, teach

Instant Art Gallery

March 14, 2011 By crafterhours 6 Comments

Clear art display rail

Since K started preschool in the fall, we’ve had artwork taped onto walls and windows pretty randomly. Renovating the kitchen meant that proper display of art was low on my priority list and K was perfectly happy with things willy-nilly. Now that the major work is done and we’re finishing the paint and detail stuff,… 

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: artwork, clear, display, easy, home, kid art, kids, rail, slide-in

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