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Crochet A Skinny Scalloped Scarf For Spring!
Crocheted skinny scarves in are style, and guess what? They're not only great accessories that you can whip up quickly with even a half of a ball of yarn, they're also really practical. Wrap one around your neck a few times and you have the warmth of a regular scarf without the bulk! I made…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday! It's great to be here, and so glad to have you with me! As you may know, I just love the international aspect of this party, and was so excited to have some new contributors from Romania, Greece, and Bosnia! In addition to Canada, Australia, Italy, Poland, The United States,…
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Parenting Series: Part 4— Reading Between The Lines Of An ADHD Diagnosis.
Chodesh Tov! Wishing you all a wonderful and joyful new month, on today, the first day of the Jewish month of Adar. And Rosh Chodesh also means another installment in Eydl Reznik's excellent parenting series, right here, since creativity and parenting go hand in hand. This month's lesson is an invaluable wake up call to…
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A Festive Bunting From Your Punched Paper Leftovers!
Yes, quick paper bunting, or paper garlands, or party banners, in your favorite colors, made from what used to be garbage! But not anymore, right? Now you know better— never throw away the scraps from your punching adventures….you can use them to make a super quick and colorful bunting! And I'm sure you know this,…
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Parenting Series Part 4: Reading Between The Lines Of An ADHD Diagnosis
Celiac Disease. Sleep Apnea. Vision-Disorders. Blood-Sugar Imbalances. Anemia. Auditory-Processing Disorder. Food Intolerances. Emotional Abuse. What do all of these things have in common? They all have the potential of being diagnosed as AD/HD. AD/HD is the most common childhood disorder diagnosed in Western countries today, and has been publicized, researched and debated by doctors across…
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Super Simple Paper Flowers Look Great Now!
Simple paper flowers, made from scalloped circles, in gorgeous pastel brights….a nice touch of color that the world could use just about now. Don't you think? I have already started making some projects with these, which I'll be happy to show you of course, but in the meantime I thought I'd teach you how to…
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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Pretzel Rolls—Fun For Kids In The Kitchen!
Baking with the kids can be lots of fun, and especially great when the results are wholesome rolls that are a great accompaniment to a hearty winter soup! At this point, my kids get much more excited about real dough than modeling clay, so when I started to make these pretzels I had plenty of…
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Rock Painting Craft That’s Actually Doodling On Rocks. Fun!
Here's a rock "painting" craft that doesn't involve painting. It's really just doodling on rocks. And as you can see, I had a great time doing this craft with my five year old. Though as it turned out, I loved it more than he did as you can see by comparing the quantity of rocks…
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Sprouting Sunflower Seeds Plus A Fun Scarecrow Craft!
Here's a fun indoor gardening project for the kids. Ever tried growing your own sprouts? And to make it even more interesting, you can craft your own scarecrows, fences, or sprout your sprouts in a recycled container that the kids have decorated. How about half a milk carton? The sprouting method we used here doesn't…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Wow, wow, wow! Thanks so much to all of you who linked up last week, it was an amazing party, full of wonderful projects! And in fact I'm featuring just a few more than the ten that I usually limit myself to, because well, I just have to. And that is the good part about…
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Container Gardening: A Simple & Beautiful Garden in Hadera, Israel
Why is this container gardening? Well, first of all I don't have a gardening category, and second of all, I really love how my sister in law mixes containers into her simple yet lovely garden. She is by no means a gardener and they do not have a professional gardener. Drought resistant plants, an automatic…
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Simple Crocheted Striped Baby Hat Pattern
Using an F or G hook, and sport weight yarn, or the yarn and hook size of your choice. Main Color – color AContrast Color – color BSecond Contrast Color – color C With Color AStart with a magic loop, or crochet a ring of 4 and join with a slip stitchRnd 1: ch 2,…
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A Simple & Sweet Crocheted Baby Hat.
A sweet crocheted baby hat/cap….and quick too. Make it in stripes to match a sweater or baby blanket that you've made, though of course it's great on it's own too! It's definitely worth the extra hour or so. I have to give my husband credit for this one, as it was his idea that I…
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Parsha Parenting: Learning About Rules
In this week's installment of Parsha Parenting, Eydl Reznik talks about rules and their importance. When one understands the importance of rules and the necessity in helping our children learn to follow rules, we'll never be tempted to bark another rule—we'll explain the rules with patience and love, which will result in turn, in children…
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Parsha Parenting: Parshas Mishpatim
“ Here it comes: rules, rules and more rules! Those parents are always giving us more and more rules. Really now, how many rules can a kid take?!” “ The law here in this country is really ridiculous. How can I get anywhere on time when I have to drive so slowly up these winding…
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A Simple & Sweet Crocheted Baby Sweater: The Granny Hex Goes Chunky!
Remember the crocheted granny hexigon baby sweater that I introduced last summer in beautiful cotton colors? Well here is that same baby sweater done in chunky yarn, for a winter weight garment that can be worn as a coat in the early Spring. I can't say enough times how amazing this pattern is, especially for…
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Make Care Tags For Your Handmade Gifts!
Don't you think it's a great idea to include a care tag with the next handmade gift you'll be giving? After all that time and effort, it certainly makes sense to let the recipient know how to care for their gift. Be it sewn, knitted, crocheted, or anything else that might require washing. And even…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Thanks for stopping by Craft Schooling Sunday! Hope you'll enjoy learning a little about my favorite projects from last week, and taking a peek at what reader's have contributed this week. And please don't be shy if you have something to share! I just love this little doily garland, from Anne Marie, simple and sweet.…
