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Simple Winter Boredom Busters for Kids

The dangerously cold winter weather that is blanketing the northern half of the nation is being described by Weather Channel meteorologists as the “Saskatchewan Slap.” I live in Wisconsin and have felt the sting of below zero temps far too many times, which is why I was not the least bit surprised that many school districts decided to cancel classes today. Having kids stand outside for a school bus when the windchills are 30 below is unreasonable and unsafe. If you are home today with a house full of kids and are looking for ways to preserve your sanity the … Continue reading →

Make and Decorate Your Own Gift Bags

If you’d like to add a personal touch to the gifts you give, there is no better way than to design your own packages. You can use creative gift wrapping ideas, make your own wrapping paper, and you can make and decorate your own gift bags! There are many varieties of gift bags available, but making your own adds a custom element. Start with plain, solid colored paper bags. You can select those with handles or without and decorate or personalize them as you like. This is one of the simplest options, and you can find some other ideas in … Continue reading →

Party Gift Wrap for Little Or No Cost

Something I have learned over the years is that children LOVE to unwrap a gift. Is there a child that doesn’t just love tearing into that paper? Yes, unfortunately, the gift bag with the pretty tissue paper sticking out is exactly that – pretty. But it’s not fun to just yank tissue paper out! Trust me, it is all in the tearing, and discovery of what’s inside that perfectly wrapped present! So how do you save on wrapping paper? It really does not have to break the bank. Look for alternative methods. Garage sales are one of the most frugal … Continue reading →

Crafts: Making Custom Gift Bags

I love gift bags. They are so cute and so handy. You can find all kinds from birthday to holiday themes, or simple solid colors. There are also plain paper gift bags available at discount stores and craft supply stores, or you can use brown lunch bags. You and your kids can decorate them to give them a personalized touch. Bags can be decorated with craft paints and stamps, stencils, stickers, or any other art supplies you’d like to use. Creating a gift bag especially for someone you love and incorporating things that he or she is interested in into … Continue reading →