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Is a washing machine a tool?  What about a mixer or a sewing machine? Of course! These are all tools we use to keep our homes running smooth. Having high-quality tools are essential to keeping a home and should be considered an investment for your family. Both inside and out… I would like my daughters [...]

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I often times get so discouraged when I see Easter decorations. All those cute little bunnies,colored eggs,gorgeous baskets, Easter egg hunts, chocolates, jelly beans, and Peeps. Don’t get me wrong, my family and I enjoy the candy and the Easter egg hunts like everyone else, but, somehow, the real reason of Easter, the celebration of [...]

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Have you ever made a pillow case or had your daughter make one? If you have been hesitant to break out your sewing machine or to make a project with your daughter, then wait no longer! This is such a fun and easy project that is so useful and can be as simple or elaborate [...]

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Homemaking Gifts to Give Your Girls

by Angela on February 24, 2011 in Fun

I put together an impromptu gift for my oldest daughter this week. It wasn’t a special occasion, and not a gift I’d give her for her birthday or anything like that. This was just a fun thing I put together for her. What was it? Her own cleaning set. Like I said, I wouldn’t have [...]

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Several years ago my oldest daughter, Breezy, created a little bag that was so adorable that I wanted to make some of my own. This little bag tutorial is based off of her design. I have given directions for hand sewing and the stitches have a “rustic” look which adds to the beauty, but you [...]

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In addition to being a season of focus on the significance of the Word Made Flesh, Christmas is a fine time to engage in meaningful craft activities with children! In celebration of this beautiful holiday, my little ones and I crafted a project designed to add festive, decorative flair to our home – and also [...]

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Saving money by stocking up on clearance rack candy? Save even more money on your dentist bill! Instead of rotting your teeth, turn that candy into a logic-building, skill-building Science Lab! (Look for candies that dissolve easily like Nerds, BottleCaps, SweetTarts, and Skittles. Also, candy that melts easily like M&Ms.) We discovered Candy Experiments last [...]

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Tutorial: Standing Recipe Holder

by Robin on September 13, 2010 in Creativity, Food, Fun

One of the things that I treasure is cooking for and with my family. It is such a special time to be in the kitchen talking and working alongside of each other, sharing recipes and family favorites. We also enjoy discovering short cuts to make our kitchen more efficient. One thing that I wanted to [...]

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