Throughout each month, I’ll have posts I particularly enjoy researching and writing.  Also there will be posts that draw responses from readers.  I’m attempting to select a round-up of 5 of my posts at the end of each month in the Parenting section of Blisstree. 
 I also enjoy having my readers letting me know about any that were their favorites.
For July, we had:
Learning About Patriotic Service Flags
Crafts for Beach Theme Week
Safety for the Young & Old
Pinning Your Trips on a Map
Summertime Brings Family Reunions
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Our theme for Promo Day at the Lifestyles Channel is “The Dog Days of Summer,” a time in July and August, when the weather often is steamy, humid and lazy.  A warning I recall from childhood was,  ”Be careful around the dogs because they can get irritable during this weather.”  I don’t know how true it is, but it seemed best to heed it. In ancient times, this also was considered the time of the “dog star.”
However, let’s see about quilting that “goes to the dogs.”  Are there quilt patterns out there with dog and pet designs?  These would be wonderful …read more

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Qulting and Patchwork has joined several other bloggers in presenting Christmas in July tips and ideas for getting ready for the season ahead of time so you don’t have a rush in December. 
At All Holiday Cafe, we have a Holiday Survival Guide.
At She Loves Parties, you’ll find Getting a Head Start on Homemade Christmas Ornaments & Deocorations
I’ve presented some ideas in previous posts:
13 Holiday Recipes for Quilters to Enjoy
7 Quilted Christmas Gift Projects for Youngsters
Quilters, What Colors for Christmas?
5 Christmas in July Ideas for Quilters
Christmas in July as Quilters Get Early Start on the Holidays
Do you start making projects in July …read more