Crafts for Kids and Adults

The current severe economic downturn is affecting people on
every level. Rising fuel costs have impacted everything from the
price of groceries to the cost of getting to work everyday.
Joblessness is up and the discretionary income is down. But some
of the most telling signs of the times are the changes in the
way people spend their leisure time. We've all read media
reports about the trend away from vacations and toward
"staycations," where people stay at home instead of traveling.
Along the same lines, there's a significant trend toward finding
recreational activities that can substitute for more costly
alternatives. What are the emerging trends? Crafts for kids,
quilting, and gardening.

It makes sense when you think about it. After all, kids'
activities like gymnastics lessons and karate lessons can take a
chunk out of the family budget - both in terms of fees and in
terms of the cost of gas to shuttle kids around to their
extracurricular activities. For adults, the cost of lattes,
nights out at the movies, and going out to dinner really add up.
Plus, when times are tough, families tend to stick closer
together and look for ways to spend quality time with one
another. On every level, crafts fit the bill.

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