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Crafty gal Dawn of UK Lasse in the US generously shared her fabric dollhouse and barn tutorial a while back and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind. Call me crazy or a sucker for multi-purpose goodies but I'm thinking a certain little half-pint deserves to unwrap one of these super cute fabric homes this holiday season. And depending on how it goes maybe a few of her mini playmates will receive one as well. I can just see it now.

The only outdoorsy thing you've been doing lately seems to be mad dashes from your car to mall entrances. The kids are on constant buzz mode which only seems to be growing in intensity with each passing day drawing you closer to winter break. The insane holiday kookiness is surly pounding you something wicked. Right now you could use a little break to center yourself and recharge before the main event pummels you into next year.

If you're like me you've been desperately wanting to stroll the grounds of the Getty Villa in Malibu exploring the Greek antiquities and such yet have hesitated since it's reopening over two years ago because you just can't shake the image of the havoc your tiny tikes are sure to wreck if cut lose on the villa's beautiful grounds.

Super awesome, uber-cool and way too hilarious kiddie music show Pancake Mountain has landed in LA. To wake up the neighborhood, show us they're here and shake things up a bit they're hosting a TV Dance Party with non other than The Melvins.

You're preparing for the holiday gift giving season. You think gift boxes are a waste of cardboard and money. Your day is bookend by a heaping bowl of Fruity Pebbles for breakfast and a satisfying soggy bowl of Cookie Crisp as a midnight snack. Don't toss those empty cereal boxes just yet. Try recycling those cardboard babies into stylish gift boxes.

Frugal DIY site Dollar Store Crafts just makes me happy. Showcasing resourceful who just can't pass up the bargain bins without thinking "I could use that." And better yet, the site shows how-to turn discounted items into some pretty cool stuff. And just in time for the holidays.

Savvy craftster Bella Dia is sharing her spiffy Handprint Turkey Softie tutorial. According to Bella Dia "For me, the hand print turkey is the quintessential Thanksgiving kids craft and it is one of my favorites. I thought it would be fun to have a more permanent version so I decided to make a softie version." The perfect activity to make each year and watch your child's turkey farm grow in more ways than one.

Venice's new N'ice Cream Nielsen's Homemade Gelato & Sorbet shop is holding one scrumptious contest for kids. From now until November 30 kids can enter an in store contest where they can "dream up their own concoctions." And the sweet, sweet prize for creating the award-winning flavor is a tub of your prize creamy cold treat, prizes and gift certificates from the super-cool DIY book printing store Scribble Press gift certificates and prizes from Scribble Press. Winners will be announced Dec.

Instructables member My Home Boutique has a quick and clever way to recycle your knee-high trouser socks into some deliciously cozy leg warmers for your tiny tot. Check out her Instructable "How to Turn Old Socks into Toddler Leggings for the magic. This witty little how-to is fun, easy, practical and full of clear photos and humor.

Sleepycat of Learning My Way Through has generously provided a pretty genius way to transform a few household items into a quick and easy play kitchen. She's provided a very clear DIY play kitchen tutorial complete with instructions and nice pictures.