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Simple Summer Crafts

Simple crafts are the perfect remedy for cabin fever.  This summer, the following easy and affordable projects have been lifesavers when it’s been too hot or too wet for my 8-year-old to run amok outside.  An added bonus:  these kid-friendly activities require very little adult assistance.  This makes them ideal to include at a variety of summer events such as family reunions, church picnics or birthday parties. Homemade Suncatcher Materials: Colored tissue paper cut into small pieces of varying shapes and sizes Safety scissors Clear contact paper Two large paper plates Yellow craft paint Paint brush Yellow poster board Craft glue Hole … Continue reading →

Sanitize Your Sponges

That sponge sitting near your kitchen sink can be harboring huge amounts of germs. Bacteria, yeast, and mold can all live in a kitchen sponge — meaning that the cleaning you do can actually spread germs around! Health experts suggest cleaning your sponge at least once every week (though twice a week is better). The best way to clean your sponge? Use the microwave. Simply wet the sponge and microwave it for a full minute. A study from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland found that the microwave was the best … Continue reading →

More Fourth of July Ideas

Try some of these cute, easy ideas to decorate everything from t-shirts, tank tops, tablecloths, and tote bags, to bandanas and beach towels for the Fourth of July. *Place cardboard between layers of each shirt, or beneath single layer items. You can either pick up pre-cut rubber, foam, or spongy stamps at your favorite craft shop or you can order patriotic stamps online. Rubber Stamp Factory offers a God Bless America and flag stamp or a waving flag without words. One Stop Square offers a variety of patriotic stamps including Lady Liberty, flags, heart shaped flag designs, and fireworks. You … Continue reading →