Simple Homemade Crafts at Christmas
Cranberry Wreath Ornament Using left over cranberries from Thanksgiving makes these easy Christmas wreath ornaments. You can make them...
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- Oct 31
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Happy Halloweensie Contest!
It's that time of year for a happy Halloween story! I like to write friendly stories for Halloween. Every year there is a new topic with...
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- May 9
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Teaching Kids to Write a Story
Tools for teaching kids to write a story. Writing stories can be hard, especially when it is an assignment and nothing comes. Students...
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- Apr 12
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2023 Writing and Art Contest for Kids
WE ARE RUNNING FOR READING! Welcome to the 4th annual Beverly Cleary literacy and family celebration! The writing and art contest opens...
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- Apr 3
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Spring Fling Writing Contest!
This is my first year entering the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest hosted by Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal. In short, it is a 150 word...
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- Dec 24, 2022
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Children's Nativity Scenes
The messages of the manger bring peace and awe. I just love a childlike nativity made from precious little hands. My children made these...
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- Dec 17, 2022
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Gingerbread Contest Fun!
It's not too late to to create a gingerbread holiday treat and tradition! Here's a fun family activity. I found this fun activity...
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- Nov 30, 2022
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Advent Craft for Children Part:1
Advent began this weekend, a time for hope and a time to wait. In Sunday School this week, we started an extended craft to share the...
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- Nov 16, 2022
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Teatime in Portland
I fancied a new favorite place for tea! Doja Tearoom in Tualatin. It was a little difficult to find on the first time but well worth the...
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- Jul 25, 2022
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Beau's New Home
Hello. I am so excited to share about my backyard happy ending. Beau has a new home! Raising a bummer lamb from four days old in my...
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- May 19, 2022
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A Walk With Beverly Cleary!
Writing a story is like taking a walk with your imagination. Come take a walk with us in Yamhill! This year we established a new space in...
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- Apr 12, 2022
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Beverly Cleary Kid's Writing Contest 2022!
This year we are going to celebrate Beverly Cleary’s character "Ribsy" by renovating and making improvements to a dog park in Yamhill....
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- Feb 18, 2022
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Dove Letters: #Valentiny Contest!
The February love month has come again, and so has the Susanna Hill's Valentiny Contest, where story writers have a week to write a story...
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- Jan 24, 2022
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National Handwriting Day!
Since National Handwriting Day lands on a Sunday this year, January 23rd, I believe it is a great opportunity to share about handwriting...
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- Dec 30, 2021
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A British Cardboard Baking Show Challenge!
“Let’s Bake People!” Middle School, High School or Homeschool Art lesson: For The British Baking Show enthusiasts who want to enjoy the...
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- Dec 7, 2021
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Teatime Sentiments
I just love tea! One of my favorite things is to have tea with friends and children. A long time ago, before I had my own children, I...
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- Nov 6, 2021
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Wreath Making to Writing
I actually never thought that being a wreath maker would lead to supporting my writing or last seventeen years! I had no idea that my one...
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- Jul 5, 2021
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Savor the Summer Reading
What to eat or read on a hot summer's day? One of my favorite food memories was actually hearing Julia Child audio tapes while in the...
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- Jun 12, 2021
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Summer Literary Field Trip!
Looking for something to do this summer that is fun, local, educational? You are invited by the Yamhill Downtown Association to take a...
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- May 18, 2021
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A Walk With Beverly: Opening Day!
The day is done! The Yamhill Downtown Association is excited to share this great opportunity with everyone this spring and summer....
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