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By Katherine Lee, About.com Guide

Summer Crafts - Washi Tape Rocks, Starfish, and Shells Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Use washi tape to decorate rocks and shells and create starfish to give your summer crafts with kids a fun and colorful touch.
Washi Tape Ideas - Washi Tape Bookmark Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here is an idea for a washi tape bookmark. It's a fun craft to do with kids and is the perfect gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day, a thank you gift for a teacher, and much more!
Great Ideas for Easy, Affordable Teacher Gifts Created: Saturday, May 14, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Looking for teacher gift ideas? Try these simple and inexpensive ideas for showing your child’s teacher your appreciation for the great job she or he has done.
Spook-tacular Treats - Fun Halloween Recipes for Kids Created: Thursday, October 21, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
These yummy and ghoulishly fun recipes for Halloween treats for kids are perfect for snacks to eat before and after trick-or-treating or to gobble up at a fun Halloween party.
Washi Tape Ideas - Decorating Journals, Notebooks and Photo Books Created: Thursday, May 09, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Put washi tape on photo books, journals, or other notebooks to add some color and design. They make the perfect gift for Mother's Day, a birthday, or any other occasion. They can be an excellent th...
Teacher Gift Ideas - Vellum Thank You Cards Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Thank you cards made from vellum make great teachers gift ideas.
Mother's Day Crafts Created: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Ideas for Mothers Day crafts to make with kids for Grandma, Mom, and other moms they know and love.
Vellum Mother's Day Cards Created: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
These pretty vellum Mothers Day cards are easy and fun to make with kids.
Vellum Birds Garland Created: Monday, April 01, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
This pretty garland is made with colorful vellum paper, a bird shape paper punch, and transparent beading cord.
Mother's Day Crafts - Washi Tape Hearts Bookmark Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
This easy Mothers Day craft bookmark is made with washi tape and cardboard.
Ideas for Quick and Healthy After-School Snacks Created: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Hummus and whole-grain pita bread is a kid-favorite and is packed with nutrients.
Best Natural Beauty Products for Busy Moms Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Even if you are a busy, tired, and stressed busy mom, you can look your best with these beauty products.
Washi Tape Mother's Day Cards Created: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
These simple washi tape Mother's Day cards are fun to make for kids for mom, grandma, or other moms they love.
Washi Tape Ideas - Mother's Day Cards Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Japanese washi tape hearts in an array of gorgeous colors will make this Mother's Day card a hit on this Mother's Day. Make this washi tape card with kids--it's a wonderful Mother's Day craft!
How to Talk with Kids About Tragic Events in the News Created: Saturday, December 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Here are some tips on how to discuss tragic news events with your kids.
Washi Tape Thank You Cards and Birthday Cards Created: Friday, April 12, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
Make these easy and pretty washi tape thank you cards and birthday cards with kids.
What is Washi Tape? Created: Monday, April 01, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 08, 2013
What is washi tape? It's basically a Japanese decorative masking tape that comes in a variety of beautiful colors and patterns.
How to Decorate Folders with Washi Tape Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
You can use washi tape to transform a plain folder into something pretty or recycle an old one.
10 Great Ways to Help Your Child Go Green Created: Monday, March 23, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Your grade-schooler is ready to learn more about the environment, and what he can do to go green and make a difference at home and in the world. Here are 10 great ways you can help him learn how to...
Washi Tape Cake Flags Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Make these pretty washi tape cake flags with kids to decorate any cake for a special occasion. Cake flags are just one of the many washi tape ideas you can use to make beautiful crafts with these l...
Learning Multiplication: Rote Memorization or Multiplication Tricks? Created: Thursday, June 23, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
Rote memorization isn't always the best way to learn multiplication. Sometimes children needs multiplication tricks to help them make sense out of why the times tables work.
7 Smart, Stylish Green School Supplies Created: Sunday, July 31, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
It's easier than ever to choose green school supplies today. Here are some of the cutest, smartest, and just downright coolest green gadgets we found for back to school and year-round.
Thrifty Thursday Blog Archive Created: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
The guides on the Parenting & Family Channel here at About.com write about ways to save money in a regular blog carnival called Thrifty Thursday. The following are some previous Thrifty Thursday po...
Spring Crafts Created: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Let your creative spirit get stoked by spring and check out these great spring crafts ideas for kids. You and your grade-schooler will love making these fun, cute, and lovely crafts as much as you ...
Paper Bunny Ears for Kids Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Constructing paper bunny ears are a great way to get kids involved in this quick and easy craft project, while maintaining minimal clean-up. In this About.com video, learn how to make paper bunny e...
Easy Glitter Eggs Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Sometimes glitter gets a bad reputation because it's known to get everywhere, but this activity actually helps it contain the mess. In this About.com video, learn how to decorate eggs with glitter,...
Easy Ombre Eggs Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Ombre is not only a hot trend in fashion and beauty, but now you can apply it to decorating eggs as well! In this About.com video, learn how to create the ombre effect on your Easter eggs.
Cool Shaving Cream Egg Dye Video Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
Using shaving cream to dye eggs, is not only a fun activity that involves the whole family, but allows you to create a cool marble effect as well. In this About.com video, learn how to use shaving ...
Spring Break Activities Created: Monday, March 15, 2010 Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013
Looking forward to spring break? Here are some great ideas for activities and fun for your family. You'll find tips on everything from family picnics, decorating Easter eggs, making yummy Easter tr...
Washi Tape Easter Cards Created: Thursday, March 21, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013
Create beautiful handmade Easter cards with washi tape.
Easter Crafts Created: Monday, February 25, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013
Make these easy and fun Easter crafts with your kids
Washi Tape Bunny Easter Cards Created: Friday, March 22, 2013 Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013
These adorable bunny Easter cards are made with washi tape, the wildly popular decorative masking tapes from Japan.