Tired of the same old attendance roll-call? Get creative with how you keep track of your students’ attendance this year. Use our easy step-by-step guide below to create a fun, interactive attendance tracker race game display for your classroom. Not only will it look great in your classroom but it can also serve as a lesson in responsibility. By nominating a student […]
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Summer has come and gone and it is once again the start of a new school year. If you’re a parent, getting back into the school routine can be quite daunting and stressful. From figuring out everyone’s daily schedules, to making sure everyone has what they need for their classes, kids aren’t the only ones […]
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Trying to get a last minute weekend trip in before summer ends and the kids have to go back to school? Or, is your road tripping season just beginning (did someone say foliage???)? Avoid the chaos of a messy car with our road trip car organization guide. We’ve tackled how to keep each part of […]
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Back-to-school is just around the corner. While some of us are trying to squeeze in the last drops of summer, for teachers, it’s time to start getting ready for the new school year. We know what a busy time that can be. To help out, and possibly free up some time for one more beach […]
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We want to introduce you to the VELCRO® Brand Ambassador Movement, also known as the VAM! The VAM is a special place where we collaborate and engage with our customers, fans, bloggers and influencers. We know there are tons of unique and unusual ways our consumers have been using VELCRO® Brand products over the years, […]
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Late summer and fall are perfect times to collect and save seeds from your flower and vegetable gardens. Collecting seeds is a good way to replant the same variety next year and save some money. While most seeds can be saved for one year and germinate and grow well, some vegetables and flowers, if stored […]
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No matter how healthy your soil and vigorous your plants, sometimes they need protection from pests and the weather. Whether you’re protecting tender spring or fall seedlings after transplanting from insects and animals or helping your shrub make it through a harsh winter, plant protection is one way a gardener can make a difference. Plant […]
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Organization isn’t just for the prettiest parts of your home—it can also make a huge difference when you’re building, tinkering, or fixing. After all, who wants to spend the whole afternoon rummaging around for that wood screw that you could swear you just saw a second ago. It’s especially frustrating when you’re elbows-deep in sawdust and have already made two trips to the hardware store today. Remember when Dad would disappear into the garage and all the sudden you’d hear a streak of swear words from that general direction? This is why!
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It’s just about that time of year again, Valentine’s Day. Whether you love it or hate it, we’ve got a DIY that we think everyone will enjoy. With the help of our VELCRO® Brand HANGables™ Removable Wall Fasteners, we’ve created the perfect display place for all of the fun cards and notes you may receive.
Teachers—this is a great way to showcase those lovely Valentine’s all year long!
Not into the Valentine’s Day scene? This removable frame is perfect for any/all cards you may receive throughout the year. Best part about it? Fully customizable, while serving as motivational reminder of well-wishes and good times!
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The start of the year is the ideal time to declutter. You may have the house organised perfectly, but it’s easy to forget about your handbag.
If you’re anything like us, then you carry around everything but the kitchen sink in your bag and there’s no time like the present to restore a little order. Not only will it stop you from losing items in that bottomless pit, but it’ll save you on the chiropractor’s bill!
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Holidays are often about visiting friends and family and gift giving. One of the most popular holiday gift plants is the amaryllis. This southern hemisphere bulb blooms in December and January in gardens in places such as South Africa. For northern, cold weather gardeners, we can have some winter color, too, by growing it indoors. Luckily, amaryllis are easy bulbs to grow. So, if you got an amaryllis for the holidays or just crave some fresh flowers in winter, try growing this exotic beauty. Here’s how.
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This beautiful pompom wreath makes a real statement as part of your Christmas decorations – it’ll look stunning above a mantle piece or if you want to make a smaller version it makes a great alternative for your front door.
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During Thanksgiving I always end up having lot’s of family and friends over. With so many people arriving, I want to make sure they know which house is mine! A super easy way to do that is to make a festive porch decoration that doubles as a house number marker!
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One of the most important things about Thanksgiving dinner (besides the food of course!) is how you style the table. It is so important because it sets the mood for the whole dinner and makes the evening feel extra festive!
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Who knew with just some black paper and a bit of VELCRO® Brand products you could make a super effective Halloween decoration? This is a great activity to do with the kids and it only takes a couple minutes!
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