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I hope you're having a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

I just wanted to pop in with a terrific New Years craft that you can do with all ages of kids.

It's a goal-setting activity and an art activity combined.

It's bright, it's colourful, and it's a whole lot of fun.

Click the link below to check it out!

Happy New Year, my friend. xx

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It's December! My favourite month for crafting, and we're kicking things off with these GORGEOUS painted egg ornaments!

Grab a few of those dollar store plastic Easter eggs and paint, and prepare yourself for the most magical makeover ever!

Click the link below to see how ours turned out! They're incredible! Go! Go!

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I CANNOT WAIT for you to see these adorable nutcracker ornaments.

They're seriously the cutest things ever, and all you need to make them is a wine cork, a clothespin and some paint.

Hang them on your tree, or have the kids make them in sets to give as gifts to family and friends this Christmas!

You have to check them out! GO! GO!

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The teens and tweens out there have been on my mind a lot because this is such a difficult time for them, and they're not as easily entertained as younger children.

It's prompted me to put together a big list of hobbies and pastimes that might interest them.

These aren't projects that will just fill an hour or two. They're a mix of old-fashioned classics and modern-day activities that can be enjoyed for days or weeks, or maybe even a life-time.

If you don't have older kids of your own, I hope you'll pass this along to friends or relatives who do.

Click the link below, and enjoy. xx

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Several times over the years, I've had parents write to me asking what they can do if their child has trouble making friends at school.

Each time, I've taken the question to my Facebook community to get real answers from parents who have been there with their child.

I thought I'd put the most common suggestions and solutions into a blog post so I can share it when the question comes up in the future, and I thought I'd share it with you today too.

If you have a child of your own, or in your care, who struggles to make friends in the classroom or on the playground, you may find the advice here helpful. xx

Just click the link below to read the full post.

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I have another quick and easy Christmas craft for you today!

If your kids are making homemade cards, you have to check out this ADORABLE button snowman card.

It's so easy - you can make it in under 5 minutes. And if you're anything like me, you won't be able to resist making a stash to keep on hand for yourself.

They're SO SWEET!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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These glittered ornaments are perfect for tweens and teens to make, and even crafty grown-ups too.

If you have an aversion to glitter, don't worry. The glitter is contained! You might not want to try this one with toddlers or preschoolers though. It could get messy.

Click the link below how absolutely beautiful they are!

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We made these self-portrait ornaments recently, and I can't get over how ADORABLE they are.

I mean, look at them. Are they not the sweetest things you've ever seen?

They were SUPER-simple to make too! All you need is a styrofoam ball, paint and some yarn.

TOO CUTE! Click the link below to check them out. x

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I've been dying to make these for ages, and the kids and I finally made a bunch.

You can hang them on the Christmas tree or use them as table toppers!

I'm making one to put at each plate at our Family Christmas dinner, so everyone can take one home with them.

They're absolutely beautiful! And they're SUPER-EASY to make!

Click the link below to check them out! xx

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If you have kids who love LEGO, my friend Sarah, just released her 4th LEGO book featuring 25 space-themed projects your kids can build WITH BRICKS THEY ALREADY HAVE!

And each project is accompanied by an adventure story that kids can expand on with their own imaginations!

For less than the price of a new LEGO set, your kids can make 25 projects the bricks they already own!

Check it out with the link below!

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