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Lift-a-Flap Tooth Brushing Activity for Preschoolers (Free Printable)

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 by minminutes

This adorable tooth brushing activity is a perfect dental activity to teach preschoolers about how to brush their teeth. Tooth Brushing Activity for Preschoolers Good oral hygiene is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle, and it is NEVER too early to start teaching kids this super important habit! We’ve been brushing our son’s…

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All About My Mom Printable (Free Worksheet)

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 by minminutes

A super fun and easy activity for kids to fill out for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and more! A great keepsake for years to come that mom will love! A while back my toddler came home with a “All About Dad” questionnaire and it was seriously the cutest little worksheet! The answers he came up with…

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How to Make a Sling Bag (Free Sewing Pattern)

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by minminutes

A hybrid between a back pack and a crossbody, this simple sling bag pattern only has one strap and is the perfect take anywhere bag. Great for hikes, day trips, travel, and more! Table of Contents What are the Dimensions of this Sling Backpack? How Much Fabric Do I need for a Sling Backpack? Materials…

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How to Do a Whip Stitch For Beginners (Step-by-Step)

Posted on January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 by minminutes

The whip stitch is an essential hand sewing stitch made of a series of small diagonal stitches. It is useful for joining seams, sewing hems, as well for appliques. Table of Contents What is a Whip Stitch? What is the Purpose of a Whip Stitch? How Do You Do a Whip Stitch? Materials/Tools Whip Stitch…

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FREE! Printable Teacher Favorite Things

Posted on December 30, 2022December 31, 2022 by minminutes

Always wondering “What are teacher’s favorite gifts?” Simply download and print this helpful survey and have your child’s teachers fill it out. This will let you know exactly how to appreciate them throughout the school year! At the beginning of the school year, the room mom in my son’s class had this teachers fill out…

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How to Sew an Overhand Stitch

Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by minminutes

The overhand stitch is a type of hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. Follow along the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to sew this simple but useful stitch! What is the Overhand Stitch? The overhand stitch is a basic hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. The stitches…

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How to Make a Pick Stitch – A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 by minminutes

The pick stitch is a type of back stitch made of short, almost invisible stitches and long spaces on the right side of the fabric. The term “pick stitch” is very often used interchangeably with the the term “prick stitch“. Even in sewing communities, the name pick stitch versus prick stitch is a topic of…

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How to Make a Sweatshirt Jacket (Easy Step-by-Step)

Posted on November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 by minminutes

Learn how to effortlessly add a zipper to a sweatshirt so it becomes a zip-up jacket! Works for pullover hoodies as well! A while back I spotted a cute little sweatshirt for my toddler while shopping at Ross. When I brought it home, I showed my son the sweatshirt and asked if he would wear…

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Adorable Letter to Santa Printable for Kids (Free Template)

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by minminutes

Get your child ready for Christmas this year with this fun Printable Letter to Santa! Kids will have a blast writing their own personal letter to Santa in the north pole. Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? This year, writing letters to Santa will be a breeze with our free Letter to…

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Beginner’s How to Use a Needle Threader on a Sewing Machine

Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 by minminutes

Always wondered how to use the “automatic needle threader” function on your sewing machine? This step-by-step tutorial for beginners will show you just how to do so in a breeze! Table of Contents How does a Needle Threader Work on a Sewing Machine? Does the Needle Threader work On all Needles? Preparing Your Sewing Machine…

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