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Kid’s Crafts Week in Review: September 11-17

Maybe you haven’t had time to keep up with the entries this week, or you’d prefer to check them out at a glance. Here’s the week in review, September 11th through the 17th, so you can do just that.

Family Fun: Word Games and Palindromes

Does your family like to play word games? Do you know what a palindrome is? Find out here and test your brainpower!

The Quiet Game

Ah, the quiet game. What could be better on a particularly hectic day? While this game does provide some quiet time, it also challenges your children’s creativity and imagination.

Textured Vase or Bowl

All you need is a container, glue, string, and a little imagination to make a great accessory for your home or a special gift. Try this fun idea.

A Note for Parents

I have previously written articles in this column and in the Home Biz Blog, about Café Press. I found the concept really cool, because people can design their own items and have them printed on demand. However, I recently found some items on the site that are beyond offensive. Read more…

Let’s Get Ready for Fall!

Summer went by all too fast and now autumn is upon us. It’s time to make great fall projects and start getting ready for Halloween or Harvest Day. Before long, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here, so let’s get busy!

Make a Scarecrow

Scarecrows are fun to make and not as hard as you might think. You can even make one from things you already have and with some things you can collect. Make both indoor and outdoor styles to add to interior and exterior fall decorating plans.

Having Fun While Helping Others

There are a lot of people around us who could use a little help from time to time. Helping others may not sound like something really fun to do, but you might just be surprised. Try these ideas for helping other people, getting a good workout, and having fun all at the same time!