Magnetic Bookmark or Row Marker Tutorial

I had been wanting something other than post-it notes to help me keep track of my rows while crocheting and had recently purchased some cute bookmarks that inspired me to create something for my crocheting. I also just found a new contest from Cricut and TodaysMama that pushed me over the edge to make [...]

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How To Lose a Customer (or why I won’t shop in Michaels ever again)

My mother in law and I seem to have poor luck with my birthday gifts.  Last year she got me an Ott Lite, but when I received it the bulb did not work.  Well, I solved that issue by ordering a new bulb and it works great.
This year was not so easy, though.  She was [...]

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ASL Playgroup — Farm Animal Theme

Why are farm animals so popular in children’s books and why do we spend so much time teaching our babies how to make animal noises? I am not sure, but I do know that animal themes are easy to plan and great for engaging young children. I like doing a farm animal theme [...]

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Last Christmas I bought myself a Cricut….and made this ASL counting book

I had been looking at demos of them for a long time, but had not convinced myself why I really needed one. Then, I saw a good deal at Walmart and bought it. I called my dear husband and told him not to buy me anything else for Christmas since I had gotten [...]

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