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By Kim Vij

Time to Shop for School Supplies for home

If you didn't grab supplies during the summer sales then now is the time to shop for school supplies, a few weeks after school starts. The stores are starting to make room for Halloween stuff, I know hard to believe it's already here.  My favorite spot, Target, has just marked down a large portion of their supplies 50% off and I'm sure they will go to 75% soon if there are any left.  I'm sure other products will be added soon. If you haven't made a Teacher Supply Box like I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: grade school, School Supplies

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Sewing with young kids

Tips for Sewing with Young Kids

Love to sew? Let your little ones join in. Sewing with young kids is a challenge, but there are plenty of tasks for the youngest of helpers to do. Tips for Sewing with Young Kids I love to sew! Forget Naptime crafts...sewing, baking, and gardening are all a close tie for my all time favorite activities to do with kids.  They learn SO much by measuring, pinning, and choosing fabrics with me. We have LOTS of friends having babies this and next month, so we are busy making gifties like ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Creative Crafting, grade school, Preschool, Sewing

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Welcome Banner for Grandparents

Easy Kid Made Welcome Sign for Grandparents and Visitors to your home.

Using stamps, markers and a little creativity you can create this easy kid made welcome sign. A fun way to welcome grandparents for their next visit from your child. We are so lucky to have family that lives in India. My 5 year old daughter was so excited about her grandparents’ arrival this summer. To accommodate them, we had to move things around and change our house a bit due to our little one’s arrival. Here are some helpful tips for surviving in-law visits. To help ease any ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Art, Creative Crafting, grade school, Grandparents, Kim, Party Ideas, Preschool, Siblings, Tutorial

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EASY DIY Wall Art for Kids Inspired by Books

DIY Wall Art for Kids Project Ideas

When kids see their work hung on the walls of their rooms, it gives them a sense of pride and ownership over the space.  Here are some simply DIY Wall Art for Kids inspired by books that you can make with your family. Affiliate links to books. DIY Wall Art for Kids to Make and Display Here are a few ideas of kid-made art projects to hang on the wall. MAKE: Bring the natural world indoors with this rustic kid-made wall art from PLAYtivities. This DIY wall art project for ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Reading Tagged With: Amanda, Creative Crafting, grade school, Literacy, Parenting, Preschool, Toddler

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Creative Crafting – Spinning Plates

Have you tried the classic Spinning Plates craft with your kids yet?  It is a true winner (and a great way to use up the last of the markers!) Be forewarned - this project is addictive and can go through markers at high speed.  On the flip side - it is a great way to keep little ones entertained, begin talking about centripetal force and can use up the last of old markers! It is project is for all of us who like to save things like record players!  I can't help myself, but record ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda, Creative Crafting, grade school

By Kim Vij

Teacher School Supply Box

New Teacher School Supply Box Drive

Shhhh… What teachers would never tell you is that this is their favorite time of the year. Why you ask? The answer's not what you think. The middle of summer is the best school supply shopping time! I have not met a teacher who doesn’t love and need school supplies for their classroom. School supply budgets are getting cut throughout school districts in our nation and teachers are finding their own resources to ensure children have everything they need to succeed. I can't think of a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: A Better Me, Community Outreach, Kim, School Supplies

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