Oct 06, 2021
5 mins
Stick To Playtime: Halloween Crafts With Elmer's
Decorated Pumpkin You Will Need: Pumpkin White Paint Paint Brush Elmer’s Purple Glitter Glue (Elmer’s Spooky Slime Kit) Elmer’s Green Glitter Glue (Elmer’s Spooky Slime Kit) Elmer’s Black & Orange Glue Pens (Elmer’s Spooky Slime Kit) Method: Paint the pumpkin white all over, this will help the colours stand…
Jul 20, 2021
5 mins
Stick To Playtime: Summer Holiday Crafts With Elmer’s
Stick To Playtime: Summer Holiday Crafts With Elmer’s Butterfly Suncatchers You will need: Elmer’s Clear School Glue Elmer’s Colour Changing Glue Kit Black paint Lollipop stick Design Acrylic sheet Method First, add some black paint to your Elmer’s clear school glue & stir with a lollipop stick to mix…
Aug 09, 2019
5 mins
How to make the most incredibly satisfying slime creations with your kids
Let's face it, keeping your kids entertained is almost like a full-time job in itself, isn't it? Having said that, though, keeping your kids curious and interrogative is a rewarding experience, and one that will set them up for an interesting and varied childhood. If you've already worked your way…
Jul 10, 2019
5 mins
Mom Makes DIY Lamp Filled With Everything She Found Doing Son's Laundry
Deciding what to get someone on their wedding day is no mean feat - particularly if the person getting married happens to be your own son or daughter. I mean, weddings are a sentimental affair with plenty of tears being shed and poignant memories being shared so anything you do…
Jun 12, 2019
5 mins
People Are Transforming Old Tire Rims Into The Perfect DIY Fire Pit & BBQ
Now that the summer is upon us, people are taking to the great outdoors in their droves. While sitting in the sun has its benefits in and of itself, there are few things more satisfying than tucking into some delicious barbequed food - like a smoky hot dog or a…
Jun 12, 2019
5 mins
15 Dog Hacks Guaranteed To Get Tails Wagging
Dogs really are man's best friend. And, as such, we humans love nothing more than spoiling our furry companions. While pet stores and companies are the first to indulge us with a variety of products, more often than not, we find ourselves shelling out for treats and toys that just…
Jul 20, 2019
5 mins
New App Lets Parents Charge Their Kids For Lifts In The Form Of Household Chores
With summer vacation on the horizon, kids are set to have a lot more free time on their hands for the next few weeks. And if you're a parent, that'll almost certainly mean having to act as a chauffeur for your kids as you indulge their desire for an active…
Jul 18, 2019
5 mins
CORRECTION: Girls Do Not Get Most Of Their Genes From Their Maternal Grandmother
- Correction - On May 21, 2019, we published an article titled 'Girls Get Most Of Their Genes From Their Maternal Grandmother, Study Reveals'. The article referenced 'evidence' on the research by Chilean essayist Alejandro Jodorowsky, detailed in his book Metagenealogy: Self-Discovery Through Psychomagic and the Family Tree (ISBN: 9781620551035).…
Jul 16, 2019
5 mins
Target is releasing Halloween Costumes For Kids In Wheelchairs
There's no doubt that Halloween is one of America's favourite holidays - especially for kids. Okay, so Christmas is when they get their presents, and Thanksgiving has the best food, and those Fourth of July fireworks are always an impressive spectacle. But there's nothing kids love more than getting the…
Jul 15, 2019
5 mins
Mom Crushes Marathon Record While Pushing Three Kids In Stroller
Making the decision to run a marathon is not one that anyone should take lightly - because, without adequate preparation, 26.2 miles can easily break you. But imagine doing just while pushing not one or two, but three kids in a stroller all the way over the finish line. Well,…
Jul 08, 2019
5 mins
Why You Should Take More Candid Pictures Of Your Spouse And The Kids
Recently, more and more mothers have been opening up about a phenomenon that has long been ignored in popular culture. If you're a mother, the chances are you'll have no troubles relating. Basically, moms across the country - and well, all over the world, really - have been scanning their…
Oct 12, 2021
5 mins
Spooky Make-Up Designs For Halloween
We’ve got Halloween covered this year thanks to Fruittella. In the second instalment of our Spooky Sundays series, we’re bringing you all the drama with these Halloween face paint looks, creating a Mummy, a Witch and a Skull - something for everyone. Keep your eyes peeled for more Halloween inspiration,…
Oct 18, 2019
5 mins
Celebrate kooky new animated movie 'The Addams Family' with our spooky and fun Halloween crafts
No, you're not dreaming, The Addams family really are turning to the big screen on October 25 with the first animated comedy movie about the kooky clan of characters. Returning with an all-star cast including Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Chloe Graze Moretz, Finn Wolfhard and Nick Kroll, the movie sees…
Jul 15, 2019
5 mins
Bakery Mistakes 'Moana' For 'Marijuana' Birthday Cake And Chaos Ensues
Everyone deserves to be celebrated on their birthday. Heartfelt cards, thoughtful gifts and some coloured streamers never fail to make loved ones feel special. But what if your extravagant efforts to please an ageing individual don't turn out how you expect? That's what happened for one mother when she tried…
Jun 14, 2019
5 mins
'My Little Pony' Introduces Its First Same-Sex Couple
Last month, popular animated kids' show Arthur made headlines when Mr Ratburn, the third-grade teacher of the title character, not only came out as gay but also married his boyfriend Patrick in the PBS show's season 22 premiere. And now, just a month later, the My Little Pony franchise is…
Jun 08, 2019
5 mins
Exasperated parents share hilarious causes of their kids' temper tantrums
Children are ridiculous. They often have bizarre and completely unrealistic ideas about the world because it's still so new to them. As a result, we parents have a lot to contend with - especially during the terrible twos. So, to celebrate the fact that we are all in it together,…
Jun 07, 2019
5 mins
This Little Girl Picked 'The Nun' As Her Birthday Theme And The Photos Are Everything
When kids throw birthday parties, you expect to them to have themes like animals, princesses and superheroes. However, one little girl decided to pick something totally outside of the box. For Lucia's third birthday party, she picked 2018 supernatural horror film The Nun as her theme. (So much cooler than…
Mar 26, 2021
5 mins
Stick To Playtime With These Gluey Easter Crafts!
Easter Bunny Slime Gift Jars You will need: Elmer’s Glitter Slime Kit Elmer’s Washable Transparent Pink Colour Glue Elmer’s Metallic Magical Liquid Large Bowl Spoon 3x Small Jars Felt, Pom Poms & Googly Eyes (for decoration) Instructions: Pour the contents of Elmer’s Washable Transparent Pink Colour Glue into a bowl…
Dec 15, 2020
5 mins
7 Games to make sure your kids always look forward to brushing their teeth
This is a sponsored article in association with Aquafresh. Encouraging your little ones to learn the importance of brushing their teeth well, and persuading them to actually do it twice a day, is no mean feat. Frankly, there are probably a million things a kid would rather be doing, but…
Oct 26, 2020
5 mins
These crafty hacks mean kids with allergies can enjoy Halloween safely
This article is brought to you by Piriton*. Please check that all items and ingredients included in the craft activity are suitable for the particular child/children. Having allergies doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on all the spook-tacular fun and games of Halloween. With our crafty hacks for…
Jul 22, 2019
5 mins
Moms Are Claiming This Cheap Beauty Tool Is The Secret To A Pain-Free Childbirth
Every woman who can expect to give birth in the near future has one anxiety on her mind: contraction pains. Indeed, childbirth is one of the most painful and physically-demanding things a person can go through, and even with all the benefits of a modern maternity unit and expert midwives,…
Jul 10, 2019
5 mins
Mom's Ice Cube Hack Means You'll Never Have To Iron Your Clothes Again
No one likes doing chores - unless, of course, they're an absolute clean freak - but even then it can't ever really be called an enjoyable activity. But some chores are decidedly duller than others. Ironing, for instance, is a particularly monotonous activity. So much so that many of us…
Jun 21, 2019
5 mins
Mom Takes Potty Training To A Whole New Level With This Insane Hack
As someone who does not yet have kids, I can only imagine what a stressful task potty training toddlers must be. The little rugrats may be known for being little sponges with the ability to soak up new information at a surprising speed, but the process of teaching them new…
Jun 02, 2020
5 mins
Here's how you can support Black Lives Matter
Craft Factory stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, today and every day. We are committed to supporting our Black colleagues and followers, and taking action against the systematic injustices facing the Black community. Like many organisations, we know we have a long way to go. We want…
Jan 08, 2020
5 mins
Crafters around the world unite to help animals affected by Australian bushfires
Crafters around the world have united in a bid to help the many animals affected by the Australian bushfires. This is welcome news in light of the devastating revelation that upwards of half a billion animals have lost their lives in the blazes which have been raging since September -…
Jul 23, 2019
5 mins
Khol's Is Releasing An Adaptive Clothing Line For Kids With Special Needs
More and more clothing retailers are trying to be inclusive because there's a lot of ableism in the world of fashion. Often, people with disabilities are left marginalised by the designs of clothes; with measurements that are impractical for their needs, and accessories which they might find impossible to use.…
Jul 23, 2019
5 mins
Inspiring Sisters Help Struggling Families By Reading Bedtime Stories On Facebook Live
When you're a small child, there are few things more engaging and engrossing than being read a bedtime story. It might sound frivolous to place so much importance on See Spot Run and The Cat in the Hat. But reading to children from a young age has an incredibly important…
Jul 22, 2019
5 mins
Germany Makes Measles Vaccinations Compulsory For All Kids
The German government has announced new legislation which will make the measles vaccination of all children compulsory for parents. From now on, parents will have to prove that their children have been vaccinated before they can attend school. If they haven't, then they can expect to pay hefty fines of…
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