Friendship Bracelets

Summertime is just around the corner. Summertime is when best friends do activities together. It is a time to make memories and trinkets to remind us of those special memories.

One of those favorite trinkets is the friendship bracelet. Take a look at this method of using a cardboard loom to make a bracelet. No complicated patterns to try and braid, just turn the loom and move the yarn or embroidery floss one notch over!

Easy Friendship Bracelets with Cardboard Loom (RedTedArt.com)

DIY Sewing Cards

A favorite of younger kids are sewing cards. You can use cotton cord, yarn leftover from other projects, extra long shoe laces, etc. Kids will have fun and not even know they are working on fine motor skils. Aunt Annie has some free patterns and directions on how to make durable cards. Try it out and then get creative and make your own designs.

How to Make Sewing Cards (auntannie.com)

Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3)/ Child Care

Stabilization Grants

The Department of Early Education and Care provides Child Care Stabilization Grants with the aim of supporting early education and care providers’ day-to-day operational and workforce costs. Grant awards are calculated using the Commonwealth Cares for Children (C3) formula to distribute the Child Care Stabilization Grants in monthly payments to support operating costs.