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Giving Thanks with a Gratitude Basket 0

Our family started a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a gratitude basket pictured below. Toddler boss and I made it to the crafts store just in time (10/31) to grab the last of the fall-themed items before the Christmas turnover. Sad, but true. Throughout the month of November, we've asked each person present in our home, including extended family and friends, to take a moment to think about something that s/he is thankful for and write it down on a notecard to place in the basket.     It's now Thanksgiving Day and our basket is literally overflowing...
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The Chicest of Pumpkin Decorating Ideas? Decoupaging It with fabric! 0

Can a pumpkin make a fashion statement? Absolutely, with the right pumpkin decorating ideas. This stylish transformation requires decoupaging your ordinary pumpkin with cool fabric and adorning it with a gorgeous braided stem wrap. Try this on for size! MATERIALS Small to medium-size pumpkin (real or faux) Flat craft paintbrush Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint in Beetle Black 1/4-1/2 yard of lightweight fabric (depending on pumpkin size) Fabric scissors Medium-size foam brush Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage Glue 8-12 inches of black braid (depending on stem size) Glue gun HOW TO MAKE THE...
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Organization Tips That Will Make the School Year That Much Easier 0

These organization tips are designed to help your family get a few smart steps ahead (and keep everybody sane) throughout the school year. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: LUCAS ALLEN Create a designated study space. An essential component of setting up your child for a successful academic year is creating a dedicated study space inside your home that reflects your child's personality and learning style. Giving your child ownership in the design process will make the space much more likely to be used on a consistent basis and appreciated as a special place for studying. Note that although...
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How to Make a Dazzling No-Sew Tutu 0

Trying to figure out how to sew a tutu? What if you didn't have to sew it at all! You'll love how easy it is to make this gorgeous no-sew tutu just as much as your little ballerina will love wearing it. Photo by Danielle Sara Photography MATERIALS -  1 1/2-inch ribbon (yardage will depend on waist measurement; see below) -  6-inch tulle spools in coordinating colors (2-3, depending on desired fullness) -  measuring tape -  scissors -  1/4-inch-thick book or piece of cardboard with desired tutu length -  masking tape Photo by Riche Holmes Grant First, you...
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Fun, Stylish Ways to Organize Toys 0

If you’ve ever felt the excruciating pain of stepping on a Lego or spent hours putting away toys (only to repeat the next day), then you’ll appreciate these fun, stylish toy storage tips. We asked an organizational guru, a mom, and an interior designer for their best ideas. Design and Photo by Rachel and Company Get Organized First Organizational guru Rachel Rosenthal, of Rachel and Company in the Washington, DC area, suggests the following steps before you even start to think about designing (or redesigning) your child’s play space: First, take out all of the toys from...
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