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Crafts: From the Store

Places That Inspire Imagination

by Christina Mack

October 14, 2008

It usually doesn't take a lot of effort to inspire imagination in a preschooler. They tend to be the ones leading us in adventures of imagination, across pillows that are stepping stones over a lake you know as the carpet. But it never hurts to find new ways to inspire their imagination, whether in arts, nature, science, or crafts. Even with their seemingly unlimited imagination, they can  Read more...

Local Hand-Made Toys and Clothing for Kids

by Christina Mack

September 12, 2008

Have you ever visited the site Etsy.com ? I'm a regular there at least once a week, even if it's just to window shop. Etsy.com is like a virtual mall featuring thousands of shops selling all sorts of interesting goods. But unlike the mall, all of the items in these shops are hand-made by the crafters selling them. While I'm a fan of shopping online, I still like buying local. In  Read more...

Raid Your Local Target Dollar Spot

by Christina Mack

July 18, 2008

I'm not a craft mom. Other than a tub of crayons, I don't keep a box of craft supplies tucked in a hall closet, ready to make construction paper animals and cardboard dioramas. But I know crafts can be fun, and kids can learn a lot from creating something from paint, paper, and glue. When I run out of ideas, or feel in a particularly crafty mood, I almost always turn to one place: Target.  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in columbus

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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