Choosing Crafts Wisely

Mailbox Material Options To Consider

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If you’re not happy with your current mailbox, it’s relatively easy to replace it. Whether you have a wall-mounted mailbox that is affixed to the wall next to your front door or a mailbox that sits on a post at the end of your driveway, you can remove it and install a new one that augments the look of the area. Hardware stores tend to have a large selection of mailboxes, allowing you to find one with a design and price that suit you. Read More»

Are You Setting Up A Home Daycare? 4 Reasons To Add Children's Big Building Blocks To The Learning Area

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Setting up a home daycare requires some careful planning to make sure that everything the children in your care need is available. After you’ve made sure your home is safe for children, your next step is to begin adding learning materials that are inviting and educational. Building toys have long been a child care staple, and you can maximize the use of the ones you choose by knowing these benefits of making children’s big building blocks available at your daycare. Read More»

Who To Send Monogrammed Note Cards To?

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A fun craft for a hobbyist is to create monogrammed note cards. These personalized note cards make great gifts that are one-of-a-kind and unique to the person who gets them and provide a function as well. Monogrammed note cards are also a great way to use up old scrap crafting paper that you don’t have other uses for. Who should you create for and send monogrammed note cards to? Use this guide to help you decide just who to send these personalized note cards to. Read More»

Three Money-Making Items You Should Always Buy At An Estate Sale

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Perusing estate sales and purchasing certain items for resale is a great way to make some extra cash on the side. But it’s important to know what items are worth buying and what items are not. For instance, you can purchase an endless number of sweaters for $5 a piece, but since you’ll be hard-pressed to sell them for more than that, they’re not a great money maker. The following three items, however, are things you should never pass up at an estate sale because you can almost always resell them for more than you paid: Read More»

It's Sew Easy: 5 Smart Ways To Choose Your Perfect Sewing Machine

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Whether you are a beginner just entering the world of sewing or you are a seasoned pro looking to replace an older model sewing machine, it takes a little foresight to choose the perfect model. You’ll probably want to consider several aspects, such as what you’d like your machine to do and what your personal skill level is. Before you set out to make your purchase, keep the following advice in mind: Read More»