Dd 15 yo wants me to find something for her to do

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amother

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 2:00 pm

She is back from camp. She has one or two weeks free. At the end of the month she is going to relatives. I’m looking for ideas. She is my youngest and only one at home. We live OOT. TIA

amother

Linen

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 2:24 pm

if there are any families with special needs children in your area she can sign up for a job to care for them or just volunteer. it would probably be much appreciated!

sweetie2shoes

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 2:32 pm

Would she enjoy crafting? Crystal art kits are beautiful if you have the patience for it.
1000+ piece puzzles can also be very satisfying.

amother

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:29 pm

sweetie2shoes wrote:

Would she enjoy crafting? Crystal art kits are beautiful if you have the patience for it.
1000+ piece puzzles can also be very satisfying.

Do you have a link for the art kits. She loves art and crafts.

Frumme

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 4:38 pm

She can learn how to knit or crochet, and make baby hats for the local hospital NICU ward Smile

Alternatively, you can buy her a latch hook kit so she can make pillows or a fancy coloring book (mandala)

sweetie2shoes

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 6:19 pm

There are so many options to choose from. Here are a few pretty ones on Amazon.

Butterfly:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....429b1

Butterflies set of 2:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....0e04e

Flowers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....7965e

Sunset at the shore:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....9af13

srbmom

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 6:28 pm

Also search paint by number on Amazon. I've been doing one with my DD. Its taking hours and hours, keeping her so busy, and it's coming out beautiful

sweetie2shoes

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 6:39 pm

The links above are crystal art kits, also called diamond painting.

There are also beautiful paint by number kits.

Flowery owl:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....c0b17

Single flower:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....b01e7

Garden:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....d4ecd

Roses in vase:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod.....f1381

Some paint by number kits require you to mix colors, those are much harder. I didn't look too closely at these, but it's worth checking.

sweetie2shoes

Sun, Aug 02 2020, 6:47 pm

I see srbmom already suggested paint by number.

You can also try cross stitch needlework, scrapbooking, quilling, or jewelry making kits.
If you or someone else has time you can teach her cooking & baking, cake decorating, or fruit or vegetable arranging.

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