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Why Coloring Can Help Reduce Stress

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Your boss shot down your request to work from home. Your child twisted his ankle in baseball try-outs. The dog had an accident on your newly-shampooed rug. When stress turns your world into shades of grey, break out the coloring books and begin to color. The act of coloring is a great stress-reducer, says Gina M. Geremia, PhD, a clinical psychologist[...]

Crayola’s ‘Colors Of The World’ Crayons Lets Your Child Draw Themselves Exactly How They Are

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Up until now, kids didn’t have much of a choice when it came to coloring skin tones. They were stuck using very extreme options (think black, white, brown, or yellow) to draw and color in the artistic representations of themselves and others. But no more. Crayola released its Colors of the World collection, a line of 24 new crayons that are designed to r[...]

4 Fun Easter Crafts from McCormick

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Sure, Easter is all about the candy, chocolate, and egg hunts, but it's also about quality time, too. And crafting is a great way to spend some time with your little bunnies whipping up some amazing treats that will make them so, so hoppy. Even if you're not too crafty in the kitchen, these 4 fun Easter crafts from McCormick are simple enough that anyone can[...]

Make A Snowstorm In A Jar Just In Time For Frozen 2

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It's always cute to tie a craft into something that your kid loves. And even if you don't have any swirling storms outside as of yet, you can always create one with this fun idea for making a snowstorm in a jar just in time for Frozen 2. The creative experts at Little Passports came up with this adorable idea that's good for a rainy (er, snowy) day. The [...]

The Frozen 2 Crayola Products Offers Hours of Crafting For Your Cutie

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Frozen 2 is about to be released in theaters this week, and little Anna, Elsa, and Olaf (and even Sven) fans have eagerly been awaiting this fantastically frozen moment. But what happens after the movie ends? That’s where Crayola comes in. The Frozen 2 Crayola products offer hours of crafting for your kiddos, and can keep the magic of the movie alive long af[...]

Halloween Crafts for Kids from Celebrity Scientist Steve Spangler

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Halloween is a craft lover's holiday. There are so many spooktacular things you can make, and while many of them are food-related, some also focus on STEM. These Halloween crafts for kids from celebrity scientist Steve Spangler focus on fun--and learning, too. They're also cost-effective, requiring just a few ingredients you probably already have in your pan[...]

These Apple Cupcakes Will Get Your Kid To The Head Of The Class

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There’s no better way to welcome the school year than with cupcakes. And these apple cupcakes are absolutely adorable—and super easy to make, too. They only require four ingredients, (and a modicum of craftiness) in order to pull them off. Although you could try to make them Pinterest-perfect, you really shouldn’t. Truth be told, the less perfect they[...]

Your Kid Will Feel Like An Astronaut When You Make Moon Sand Together

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Crafting with your kiddos can be a lot of fun — but it can also be expensive, too. That’s what’s so great about making moon sand. It only requires two items, although if you want to be fancier, you can always add in other ingredients, such as food dye or kid-safe essential oils. And making it is an activity that you can do with younger children, since it[...]

3 Crafts To Make During Your Pregnancy

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Even though it might not seem like it when you’re waddling and uncomfortable, those 9 months of pregnancy will fly by faster than you think. So if you want to commemorate the milestones and precious moments before you get to meet your sweet little baby, Corey Dunn from Domestic360, (a lifestyle blog focused on creative living), shares these 3 crafts to m[...]