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The kids have just headed back to school. It can be a stressful time for them, and you. Now is a good time to set up a project that’s fun for them and for you. Head out to your local craft store, I know Michael’s Crafts has the supplies but you can probably pick them up at other places too and even the dreaded yucky Wal-Mart place will have most of what you need! Look for the unfinished wood section, you’ll find bar stools, step stools, nightstands, boxes, shelves and all sorts of things that are ready for you to transform!

Let them pick out what they want to make, a stool for in their room, a little shelf to put their books on, a nightstand to have by their bed, a step stool for reaching the medicine cabinet. All are great choices. If you don’t have some primary colored paints already, pick those up and grab a small can of protective sealant. In that same aisle you’ll probably also find some wood cut outs and embellishments to use to make it fun! Other embellishment options include ribbon, and fabric! You could wrap ribbon around the legs of a stool, or make it padded by adding fabric and batting. Your imagination is the limit.

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