York Township mom: What’s good for your family is what matters
The responsibilities never end at home. Take my son to music lessons. Shop for groceries. Clean the bathroom. Vacuum the stairs. Exercise. What’s for dinner? Oh, and go to work for nine-plus hours a...
View ArticleDIY: A decorative way to recycle wine corks
I frequent York watering holes on weekends for dates, to meet friends and to listen to live music. Never in a million years did I think I would stumble onto a craft idea while at a bar. (I’m just not...
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A crafty weekend, part two
All sorts of ugly going on here -- before I got crafty, of course. It’s been another crafty weekend in York city for me. Two things have been bothering me as I cleaned up my apartment in preparation...
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These bowls spin me right round
If you’re like me, you walk into Pier One or Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel and want one of everything. And if you’re like me, you can only afford one thing — period. Just one. And something...
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When Pinterest ideas become pillow slipcovers
At left are my new covers. At right, the maroon pillow in original form from Costco, and the floral pillow that already had been slipcovered last year. Earlier this week, I shared my weekend crafting...
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Repurpose some of your kids’ Halloween candy into a holiday wreath
(DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS — KATE PENN) If you’d rather not eat the candy your kids haul home Halloween night, but you would like to keep it around to decorate, a fast- and easy-to-make candy and ribbon...
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A cute, fun and fast valentine to make with your kids
So Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and you still haven’t bought or made cards for your loved ones. No worries! Here’s an easy, fun and fast idea for valentines that you can easily make with your kids — or...
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How to turn chopsticks into kitchen art
Frame decorative chopsticks to add a pop of color to your kitchen. Instagram by Ashley May Looking for a way to add a pop of color to your kitchen? Learn how to turn unused Chinese take-out chopsticks...
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Create your own haunted trees for Halloween
WEEKLY RECORD — SONYA PACLOBI’m a crafter. I love making jewelry, holiday decorations, floral arrangements and wreaths, to name a few. But I’m also frugal. After I like an idea, I figure out whether...
View ArticleMoms Club hosts Creative Escape at YMCA
The Moms Club of York will hold a Creative Escape Day 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the YMCA Eastern Branch, 77 Shoe House Road, East York. All crafters are welcome to attend and focus time on...
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