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Krista Rao blogs about crafty adventures with her kids

When my kids show an interest in something I usually end up going over the top to encourage them, as evidenced by WAY too many dinosaur books, toys and movies sitting a little dusty on my shelves.

I couldnʼt let such an opportunity pass me by when Ava came home bubbling with excitement after a class trip to the post office. With her enthusiasm in mind, I decided that I was going to put together a letter writing kit… I just love this type of crafty/nerdy project!!

I started with a vintage suitcase to house the kit. I happened to have one hanging around but thrift stores are usually a great place to find a whole bunch of suitable cases.

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Catherine Romano blogs about crafty projects for kids and parents

With the start or summer, comes the beginning of summer camp, and some kids are about to embark on a special trip to overnight summer camp. As exciting as the experience can be, the occasion is often bittersweet – kids are growing up (and would rather spend most time with friends), and parents are no longer needed every single second of the day (what to do with all that extra time).

But one way to keep things lighthearted and mark the special excursion to sleepover camp, is with a letter writing kit. Filling a letter writing kit with fun and useful items will certainly encourage kids to put pen to paper, and take a moment to share fun experiences with parents.

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