The Thursday 13 - Summertime Crafts for the 4th of July

1. Martha Stewart’s 4th of July crafts
2. A Flag Windchime for a Musical 4th of July
3. You could improvise with this 4th of July Star Garland to make a simpler windchime for younger children
4. Fun 4th of July Crafts for Kids – A slide show of great ideas from Better Homes and Gardens [...]

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We’ve had our fair share of violent thunderstorms this week - enough to make even adults feel timid! Here’s a Bible craft to help the children (in all of us) to remember that even in stormy times, we are not alone.
Stormy and Calm Sea Picture

1. Cut the sections for the picture from the pattern below. [...]

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I am overwhelmed by the number of  writers of  The Simple Woman’s Daybook who are linking here with the summer editions of their Daybooks. Thank you all So Very Much!
I am trying to visit each Daybook, leaving a comment and expressing my appreciation - I never anticipated such a wonderful response. So I’ll thank you [...]

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Today in Grandmother’s Patternbook - Knitting to Fit - Know Your Measurements!
Today in Grandmother’s Dollhouse - Knit for Bears - A Fair Isle [...]

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Outside my window… it is actually early Sunday evening, not Monday. I wanted to be sure and have my Daybook done so that it would be here for other Daybook ladies to link to.
I am thinking… about getting a new kitchen table and using my grandmother’s table (the one I use as my kitchen table [...]

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What is Green Hour? Green Hour is a way to get kids — and their parents — off the couch, out the door and exploring the world around them. This comprehensive online resource for families offers more than just activities, it provides tools for building more fun time into busy lives. Visit www.greenhour.org, a 2008 [...]

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It’s time for fresh strawberries - the sure sign that summer is here, even if the rain just won’t quit!
Here’s a list of crafts, recipes and activities - all about strawberries…
1. Sew Some Old Fashioned Strawberry Pincushions
2. Little Girl’s Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party Ideas
3. Strawberry Mice Recipe (very easy, very cute!)
4. Strawberry [...]

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This week’s Tuesday’s Tip Jar at Blog Momma’s features summer water safety tips for the kids.
Once their safety is assured, you might want to help them make a flotilla of paper swans for some pretty entertainment.
Here’s how -
1. Print the swan pattern (click on the image to get the full size), trace it onto glazed [...]

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Outside my window… a morning dove is sitting on the ledge eating from the birdfeeder. We can hear his mate calling from farther off in the backyard.
I am thinking… that it is a pleasant time of nearly morning - the grass is wet with rain and dew, cool under my feet while I try to [...]

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