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Free printable coloring pages for Valentine’s month

02/05/2025 nwamamas

Sometimes the simplest activities are also the best. When in doubt, pull out some crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints, and let your kids’ creative instincts do the rest. There’s a reason why even adults […]

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Crafty Mama: Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

01/17/2024 nwamamas

Mamas, a few years ago I read this article about how doing something repetitive with your hands is a good way to lower stress and anxiety. It mentioned knitting as an example, and even though […]

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Crafty Mama: Cute chore charts made from cookie sheets!

12/09/2022 nwamamas

There are all kinds of chore charts out there, but this one is genius — and super cute! Local mom of four, Jennifer Smith, used basic cookie sheets to make these for her kids and […]

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How-To: Make an adorable name bunting for your kid’s next birthday

08/24/2021 nwamamas

By Sarah E. White, mama, blogger and author of Quick & Easy Baby Knits I love adding crafty little touches to my daughter’s birthday celebrations. And with her party looming – and no real idea […]

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Ginger Snap Crafts: How to make an adorable lightbulb snowman ornament + other Christmas ideas

12/01/2017 nwamamas

Guest post by Ginger Bowie, Ginger Snap Crafts This is a repost from Ginger at Ginger Snap Crafts. She has some of the best ideas, so we thought we’d share this post again! Here’s how […]

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Project Stir: Local woman making it her mission to rekindle the family recipe

10/23/2015 nwamamas

Guest post by Sarah Shotts Remember that dish your grandmother or great-aunt made that no one else could? We all have memories tied to the food of our childhoods. Stories from the family kitchen. Friendships […]

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Crafty Mama: Homemade body lotion

04/04/2014 nwamamas

We were excited to talk recently to a mom and grandmother who makes her own salsa, laundry detergent and even body lotion. She’s so crafty! We asked for her lotion recipe and she kindly shared. […]

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How To: 5 tips to corral the kids’ craft clutter!

11/15/2013 nwamamas

By Holly Anderson Shacklett, co-owner of Simply Organized of NWA With the holidays coming up, the kids will likely be using their craft supplies even more with projects and cards. Here are a few tips […]

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How-to make your own: Bathroom cleaner, laundry detergent and dish soap

09/11/2013 nwamamas

If you want to go all pioneer woman, we’ve got some ideas for how to make your own bathroom cleaner, laundry detergent and dish soap. We’re kidding about the pioneer thing. Maybe you just enjoy […]

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How-to: Make a Matchbook Seed Card

05/30/2013 nwamamas

Guest post by Shawnna at Small Talk Mama If your kids are already out of school and you’re looking for something fun to do together, we have a super cute idea to share today via […]

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