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Learning How to Knit: Resources for Kids and Grown Ups, too

by Kara
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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. I am a knitter. Give me a set of pointy sticks and some yarn and I’m a pretty happy person.  Knitting keeps my hands busy, my mind occupied, and creates useful and lovely things.  In fact, knitting is part of how I kept my sanity during the [...]

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Ten Fabulous FREE Fall Printables for Kids

by Kara
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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. It isn’t officially Autumn yet, but there has definitely been something Fall-like in the air here in Indiana.  After months of heat and humidity, the cooler temps and grey-blue September skies are a very welcome change. This mama’s thoughts are definitely on Autumn as I plan ahead [...]

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At the Craft Table with Rae Grant: Forever Blowing Bubbles

by Rae Grant
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The following is a post written by author and Crafts Contributor Rae Grant of My Little Hen.  This post originally appeared June 2010. Some people say that kids will only be inventive if they are allowed to experience boredom. Although it was soap maker Andrew Pears who popularized bubble blowing in the late 1800’s, I [...]

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Creative Photography with Children – and a Through the Lens ecourse Giveaway, too!

by Mariah
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The following post is by contributor Mariah Bruehl of Playful Learning. With summer quickly approaching it is nice for parents to have a repertoire of engaging activities in the backs of their minds that encourage children to keep reading, writing, and being creative. This giveaway is now closed.  The winner will be announced soon.  Thank [...]

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From Whip Up: Action Pack – A Kids Mini-Mag (and a giveaway, too!)

by Kara
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Jillian, my nine year old, and I have been having the best time together lately.  We’ve been creating origami boats, baking honey and cinnamon cake, drawing bees, and gathering the supplies for future adventures in lip balm and hand lotion making. (This giveaway is now closed.  Winners will be announced in Sunday’s Link Love post.) [...]

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