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I need some ideas of things to make for a little boy (he's two) out of fat quarters. I found some really cute ones today that I couldn't resist buying them. But, I have no idea what to make with them. I know I could make a quilt, but I don't want to do that as he has a really nice handmade quilt that my mom made him. Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
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Fat quarters are a wonderful size for making toys. My very first thought was blocks - stuffed ones are amazing and really enjoyed at that age. Get firm foam from an upholstery shop - have them cut it a little bit on the large side - or do it yourself - easily with an electric knife (you know - the turkey carver that is 25 years old sitting in the box from your wedding). Pillows of any size and shape -- I say really neat letter shaped ones just recently. (Examples: http://www.mypillows4me.com/) Organizational things like a shoe rack for the back of the door - cardboard / masonite & foam covered sides that tie together to make toy sorters, cover a lampshade, make a wall hanging, make a ceiling creation, a fabric kite to 'fly' over the bed, a dragonfly to cover the overhead fixture, covers for the blades of a ceiling fan, Create a felt board and then make houses / people / animals etc. to play with, rag dolls, Beanbags? Maybe tiny little drawstring bags for kids' treasures--or you could fill them with a crayon pack, matchbox cars, sidewalk chalk, jacks and a ball, candy. Tote or drawstring bags are great , too.
You could fill an empty jar (plastic) with Duplo (large Legos) and cover the lid with a quarter and some matching ribbon.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/jump.do?itemID=5&itemType=LANDING&page=Ben_smiles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vvxUNvl_n0
http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=672 for yourself!
Fat quarters are a wonderful size for making toys. My very first thought was blocks - stuffed ones are amazing and really enjoyed at that age. Get firm foam from an upholstery shop - have them cut it a little bit on the large side - or do it yourself - easily with an electric knife (you know - the turkey carver that is 25 years old sitting in the box from your wedding). Pillows of any size and shape -- I say really neat letter shaped ones just recently. (Examples: http://www.mypillows4me.com/) Organizational things like a shoe rack for the back of the door - cardboard / masonite & foam covered sides that tie together to make toy sorters, cover a lampshade, make a wall hanging, make a ceiling creation, a fabric kite to 'fly' over the bed, a dragonfly to cover the overhead fixture, covers for the blades of a ceiling fan, Create a felt board and then make houses / people / animals etc. to play with, rag dolls, Beanbags? Maybe tiny little drawstring bags for kids' treasures--or you could fill them with a crayon pack, matchbox cars, sidewalk chalk, jacks and a ball, candy. Tote or drawstring bags are great , too.
You could fill an empty jar (plastic) with Duplo (large Legos) and cover the lid with a quarter and some matching ribbon.
http://www.nancysnotions.com/jump.do?itemID=5&itemType=LANDING&page=Ben_smiles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vvxUNvl_n0
http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=672 for yourself!
Single Dad needs advice on how to pay for childcare?
T.J
I'm a single Dad with 2 daughters (age 2 and 5 yrs old). I make decent money but It's getting very difficult to pay for daycare for my youngest and after school care for my oldest. I receive no assistance from their mother and I can't take her to court because she has nothing anyway. Does anybody know of any grants or programs I might beable to apply for to help pay for the childcare? Childcare + Rent + food + car payment + clothing, I don't know if I can make it. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks.
Answer
Daycare---contact your local dept. of jobs and family services.
They help with paying a portion of daycare bills at county approved centers and the rest is based on your income. They will give you a list of approved centers, you can call to see if they are accepting new children, check out the center and go from there. I pay $145 a month for 2 kids. Normal rate is $125 for the my youngest and $110 for my oldest. Thats PER WEEK, PER KID so you can see it is a big difference, and I too, make decent money.
Food---WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a great program that will provide coupons for Milk, juice, eggs, cereal, cheese and peanut butter. Based on child's health and how the measure up to other children the same age on the growth chart. This is only for children up to age 5, so one daughter may qualify. It can also be based on income and need, but it is a program that is more along the lines of creating a healthy child.
Food Stamps---income based, helps out with buying food for your family. Food only, no cleaning products, paper products, alcohol, cigarettes or like items.
Rent, clothing, Car payments----try the dept. of jobs and family services again. They have voucher programs for help with the above things as well as other items.
Medicaid----If you do not have insurance coverage or have minimum coverage, you can apply for the medicaid card. It will pick up all the costs associated with health care.
Utilities----Budget plans for electric and gas, Lifeline service for phone, PIPP plans for electric and gas. Call your utility companies for info on these programs.
Most of the county programs will ask for pay stubs or tax returns, copies of rent and utility bills/receipts, checking account info, medical insurance info, saving, assests, birth certificates and social security numbers. Take all requested info with you to any appointment. They are very good at helping you learn about and understand what is available to you.
No matter what the mother doesn't have, it is your responsibility to provide for your daughters. Contact child support, get a case worker and open a support case against her. She may not have much, but if she is proven to be the mother (they will order a paternity test for everyone involved to establish paternity, even if you know for sure who the parents are), they will do what is necessary to have her pay child support. It may not be much, but you can go for back support and any support that is ordered will stand, even if she is thousands of dollars behind. If she is working, he employer MUST take support out, if she is on unemployment, they also must take support out. Her tax returns will also come to you. She will be legally obligated to pay the support, no matter how long it may take her.
Also, I shop at consignment shops, Goodwill and off of the sale rack. Most palces anymore will only take clothing that is in good condition, no tears, stains or anything like that. My kids are hard on clothes. I have a few "good" outfits for them, but the rest is hand me down, 2nd hand or garage sales. We don't look like ragamuffins, but we aren't sporting GAP, AE or Abercrombie, either. It just isn't woth it to buy that stuff.
Try a local church group if you need "adult" time. They usually provide childcare and a way to just get out of the house and around other adults. Parents groups are good, too. We HAVE to keep our sanity.
Shoot me an e-mail if you want to know anything else, to chat or even vent.
It's tough, it's hard, it can get discouraging, but you are doing what you need to.
I am a 29 yr old single mother of 2, a 4 1/2 yr old boy and an almost 1 yr old girl.
I have taken advantage of every program that is out there. I work full time, go to school part time and live on my own. Before I had my kids, I worked 2, sometimes 3 jobs at a time.
I have paid plenty of taxes and have every right to take advantage of what is out there, as do you.
The programs are designed to help those who need it to get back on their feet, take care of their family and live a heathy life. (although there are MANY people who are abusing the program)
Don't get discouraged, make a few phone calls and do what you can. It is hard, but it makes you stronger and helps you to realize what you can do to survive.
Daycare---contact your local dept. of jobs and family services.
They help with paying a portion of daycare bills at county approved centers and the rest is based on your income. They will give you a list of approved centers, you can call to see if they are accepting new children, check out the center and go from there. I pay $145 a month for 2 kids. Normal rate is $125 for the my youngest and $110 for my oldest. Thats PER WEEK, PER KID so you can see it is a big difference, and I too, make decent money.
Food---WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a great program that will provide coupons for Milk, juice, eggs, cereal, cheese and peanut butter. Based on child's health and how the measure up to other children the same age on the growth chart. This is only for children up to age 5, so one daughter may qualify. It can also be based on income and need, but it is a program that is more along the lines of creating a healthy child.
Food Stamps---income based, helps out with buying food for your family. Food only, no cleaning products, paper products, alcohol, cigarettes or like items.
Rent, clothing, Car payments----try the dept. of jobs and family services again. They have voucher programs for help with the above things as well as other items.
Medicaid----If you do not have insurance coverage or have minimum coverage, you can apply for the medicaid card. It will pick up all the costs associated with health care.
Utilities----Budget plans for electric and gas, Lifeline service for phone, PIPP plans for electric and gas. Call your utility companies for info on these programs.
Most of the county programs will ask for pay stubs or tax returns, copies of rent and utility bills/receipts, checking account info, medical insurance info, saving, assests, birth certificates and social security numbers. Take all requested info with you to any appointment. They are very good at helping you learn about and understand what is available to you.
No matter what the mother doesn't have, it is your responsibility to provide for your daughters. Contact child support, get a case worker and open a support case against her. She may not have much, but if she is proven to be the mother (they will order a paternity test for everyone involved to establish paternity, even if you know for sure who the parents are), they will do what is necessary to have her pay child support. It may not be much, but you can go for back support and any support that is ordered will stand, even if she is thousands of dollars behind. If she is working, he employer MUST take support out, if she is on unemployment, they also must take support out. Her tax returns will also come to you. She will be legally obligated to pay the support, no matter how long it may take her.
Also, I shop at consignment shops, Goodwill and off of the sale rack. Most palces anymore will only take clothing that is in good condition, no tears, stains or anything like that. My kids are hard on clothes. I have a few "good" outfits for them, but the rest is hand me down, 2nd hand or garage sales. We don't look like ragamuffins, but we aren't sporting GAP, AE or Abercrombie, either. It just isn't woth it to buy that stuff.
Try a local church group if you need "adult" time. They usually provide childcare and a way to just get out of the house and around other adults. Parents groups are good, too. We HAVE to keep our sanity.
Shoot me an e-mail if you want to know anything else, to chat or even vent.
It's tough, it's hard, it can get discouraging, but you are doing what you need to.
I am a 29 yr old single mother of 2, a 4 1/2 yr old boy and an almost 1 yr old girl.
I have taken advantage of every program that is out there. I work full time, go to school part time and live on my own. Before I had my kids, I worked 2, sometimes 3 jobs at a time.
I have paid plenty of taxes and have every right to take advantage of what is out there, as do you.
The programs are designed to help those who need it to get back on their feet, take care of their family and live a heathy life. (although there are MANY people who are abusing the program)
Don't get discouraged, make a few phone calls and do what you can. It is hard, but it makes you stronger and helps you to realize what you can do to survive.
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