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Crafty Christmas
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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I am looking to make some crafty christmas gifts for family and friends. Any ideas or websites that can help me??
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- Here are 2 things I"m doing this year: From the dollar tree: purchase baby oil and those plastic holiday themed containers...get brown sugar from Walmart (the kind ...
- I just bought the Martha Stewart holiday magazine at Whole Foods last night, and it has a ton of little crafty gifts that you can make for family/friends. Check it out...
- www.marthastewart.com attend the local arts/crafts shows.
Crafts
Asked by N.W. from Las Vegas
on January 20, 2012
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I am a infant teacher and need some ideas of some crafts for my babies to do. They have to do it. 6 weeks to 15 months old.
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- How about finger painting? It's messy but something my girls always enjoyed!
- Food coloring and shaving cream in a large baggie tapped shut to squish.
- Hand or foot casting. You create life size replicas of their hand or foot. Super easy...and they're ALWAYS a hit with parents. You can then paint them a pretty colo...
Baby Crafts
Asked by M.D. from Pittsburgh
on October 10, 2011
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Do any of you have any great ideas for baby crafts? I watch a 14 month old little boy and I think his mom would love a project made by him. I have been searching the...
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- anything that starts with a handprint LOL. DD's preschool had the kids do handprints and footprints on an adult size t-shirt with fabric paint - you could also do the...
- My kids fave craft is painting pasta. I would get pasta in fun shapes, but really anything works. Glue it to a piece of paper, then let them paint the pasta pieces. DD...
- Bingo markers are lots of fun! Discount school supplies has great sales throughout the year on these and other great supplies. Also printing with paint is fun with thi...
Non-Crafty Moms, Would You Pay for Craftiness?
Asked by V.T. from Dallas
on May 25, 2011
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I was at the craft store the other day looking for memorial day decorations, and overheard a mom buying fabric for a costume she needs to make for her kids school by T...
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- I've mostly seen people help each other out for free. One of my friends showed me how to recover my sofa(not doing it for me, but answered all my technical questions)....
- I would pay, especially if the woman didn't put her name on anything and I could take credit.
- I do all sorts of craft things and sewing for others. If you know anyone who can help you it might be fun to try and learn. Ask around and see what your friends know h...
Joggling an Infant and Preschooler
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on May 7, 2009
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Any ideas how you were able to joggle an active pre-schooler and take care of an infant at the same time without feeling guilty you are not spending quality time with ...
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- Have you ever considered an extra set of helping hands. http://aupaircare.com/
- I am still trying to figure that out with a 4 year old, a 22 month old, and a 7 month old. My son (4 yr old) is about to start preschool and I am trying to figure out ...
- I'm in the same boat. Only my oldest child is 26 months and my youngest is 10 weeks. It is hard the first month, especially if your breast feeding. It gets a little b...
Crafter's Dilemma
Asked by A.R. from Houston
on August 31, 2010
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I have given handmade crafts in the past which were discarded. The two most painful examples are a baby quilt I made for my nephew which was thrown in the trash. The...
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- They ARE special gifts. Some people don't keep things because it doesn't fit with their decor; but there is no excuse for throwing it in the trash nor for putting it ...
- I can't imagine ever throwing away something someone handmade for me, regardless of whether I like it or not. Handmade gifts are so special, it's sad that your family...
- I can totally relate! I have spent months knitting or crocheting baby blankets or gifts and did not even receive a thank you email or card! It is really frustrating. I...
Are You a Crafty Person?
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on November 2, 2011
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I love crafts. Love all the new and unique things people make out of random every day items. I make candy. It started out just for friends but morphed from there in...
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- My mom taught me to crochet. She would crochet slippers, scarfs, baby blankets. That was a comforting activity on a cold saturday on the couch. I used to do cross s...
- I'm an obsessive knitter. I love to knit christmas gifts :) Especially because most knitted things are BEST for winter. I'd love to learn some other crafts like potter...
- I love crafting, too! I just wish I had more time to do it all! For quick crafts, I like to make cards! I have pre-cut & folded cardstock that I bought on clearance...
Craft Ideas
Asked by D. from Shreveport
on October 31, 2006
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I have been saving plastic coffee containers and creamor bottles, does anyone have any ideas on how I could use these for crafts for Christmas
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- Try this website... www.kidsconcoctions.com We use it a lot at school. It has some fun, interesting ideas on there. It might help you out.
- Ha! My husband thought I was crazy but now I know I am not alone. I have been saving my Intl. Delight coffee creamer bottles all year long. I think they look like s...
- Spraypaint the containers a cool metallic holiday shade and then line them with fabric letting the top come out around the top. hot glue the underside of the fabric t...
Going on Playdates with Both Infant and Toddler in Tow
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2011
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Hi Mommies! I recently joined a Mom's Meetup group to help my 2 year old son to meet new friends (and Mommy, too!) I need advice about keeping my 2 year old "within bo...
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- Keep the diaper bag stocked at all times. All you have to do is add the bottle for the infant right before you walk out the door. I had a spare change of clothes for...
- Just give yourself plenty of time before you have to leave and get as MUCH ready the night before as you can - pack the diaper bag, get everyone's clothes laid out, et...
- Although I have not "been there done that", I do have a toddler that likes to run off and we use a harness on him. That may be a good idea so you are not having to ru...
Barretts for an Infant
Asked by A.L. from Green Bay
on February 14, 2007
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I finally have a little girl and I am at my wits end. She is nine weeks old and has a TON of hair. It is hillarious. We would like to be able to put a barrette in i...
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- Honestly...I found some at Wal-mart in the baby section! They are amazing and work great. Good Luck!
- Dear A.; Your child is to small to put any kind of hair peice in her hair, I understand that you are excited that you have a girl, but take it from me, mother of 2 f...
- I had the same problem as you and while shopping at Claire's for my little sister, I found they have a whole baby line of barrettes, including the velcro ones! Really...
