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• Mess-Free coloring is imagination-free

  When I first heard about Crayola's advancement in coloring that lead to mess-free markers & paints, I was pretty excited. My daughter wasn't old enough to use them, but I thought, when the time comes, that will be great. She'll be able to color and Read More... Posted Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:43 AM by Veronica Arreola | 7 Comments Filed under: crafts, diy, redthread

• Zoo Light, Zoo Bright

  What do you do when the temperature drops and it's Christmas time? Head outdoors, of course! A few weekends ago we took our daughter Lincoln Park's annual Zoo Lights with one of her buddies & his family. It's our third year attending with this family Read More... Posted Sunday, December 09, 2007 11:55 PM by Veronica Arreola | 3 Comments Filed under: boys, crafts, events, family, girls, redthread

• It's DIY Saturday!

  Tired of the toy recalls? Lead, Roofies, burnt fingers? Then in just over 10 hours head over to the Pulaski Park auditorium where the doors will open for the 5th year in a row for the DIY Trunk show. Holiday shopping has begun! Sure I'm a bit biased when Read More... Posted Friday, November 16, 2007 11:28 PM by Veronica Arreola | 0 Comments Filed under: crafts, diy, events, redthread