Christmas is just around the corner and with that as parents and grandparents we want to find imaginative ways for the kids to play and use their imagination. Both boys and girls enjoy playing with cooking and outdoor adventure
things. Instead of tablets and smart phones this year give the kids the world of exploring. I can't tell you how many times I have been in a store or even at the zoo where a child is playing a game or watching a show on a phone instead of exploring the sites around them and the parents engaging in conversation. Not to say this is all bad, I myself am guilty of turning on the television or tablet to get some peace and quiet once in a while but it all has to do with moderation.
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things. Instead of tablets and smart phones this year give the kids the world of exploring. I can't tell you how many times I have been in a store or even at the zoo where a child is playing a game or watching a show on a phone instead of exploring the sites around them and the parents engaging in conversation. Not to say this is all bad, I myself am guilty of turning on the television or tablet to get some peace and quiet once in a while but it all has to do with moderation. this post contains affiliate links
for the family dinner table. These turkeys will be sure to have your guests gobbling up their food in a colorful setting.
is one of the most fun pattern I have ever had the chance to crochet. After 3 grandsons from our son, he and his wife are giving us a new baby girl! I was so excited that I couldn't wait to crochet little girl items. After crocheting the boys hats, stuffed monster toys and more I was looking forward to crocheting a little girls dress. I wanted to start out with a simple pattern and find a dress that can be worn with something like a onesie underneath it. I decided to make a size 3-6 month for the summer since she is going to be born in late winter. 
in Pink Flannel. I also used a 
instead of an I for this dress using the baby yarn. Although the free crochet pattern I used suggested using Worsted Weight Yarn this yarn worked out great for the dress and is super soft and easy to wash. The dress opens in the back with buttons. My only suggestion when crocheting a baby dress or kids item that may be washed often is to make sure when you finish off the item that you do it well. I actually sewed a couple of spots in place just to reinforce the dress. 
snowflake stitches and cross stitches and baby weight yarn. Learning the beautiful stitch from this one-of-a-kind pattern will have you making these in colors of pink, blue, green, yellow and more! Read the reviews from other crocheters about this classic pattern and 
and realized how messy and fun it can be? Well, something similar can be done with yarn. After purchasing a 
at the store I wanted to find something to creative to use the bottle for. As a crocheter I have lots of small pieces of yarn that are too small to use for a project or I have lumps of small tangled yarn balls that I just don't feel like untangling. I love the textures and colors of these yarns and have a difficult time just throwing them away. So what I did with them is take my yarn and glass water bottle and created m own 
in a bottle. You can also create your own yarn art in a bottle and vary your colors of yarn, crochet chains of yarn before placing them in or just use your imagination! The instructions for how to create your own Yarn Art in bottle can easily be followed below and the possibilities are endless. If you decide to make your own please share your photos with me!
or Small Yarn pieces. 
