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Caring for our Family

Turn up the fun on family time with creative DIYs and activities.


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Halloween Family Fun

For those kids brainstorming costume ideas since Christmas, this Halloween will look much different than they imagined. Hallmark writer Amy, who isn’t letting go of her beloved fall traditions, shares her ideas for adapting them.

Gratitude Conversation Starters

Giving thanks and expressing gratitude seems natural, but sometimes isn’t something we are quick to do. Hallmark writer Meghan has ways of making that easier all year long.

Fun Home Activities

For every parent wondering what to do with more family time, Hallmark writer Amy offers inspiring ideas for fun at-home family activities.

Welcome Child’s Partner

What are the best ways for welcoming your child’s LGBTQ partner into the family? Hallmark writers share their simple, thoughtful ways you can show your support.

Videos

Make with Hallmark

Amber
Hallmark artist Amber offers a creative way to care and connect: Mini mailboxes that help your family share a daily practice of gratitude.

Box Train

Lisa & Charlie
Here’s the ticket to ride on a cardboard-box train! Watch Hallmark artist Charlie as well as his whole family pitch in with fun ideas (and plenty of paint) to craft boxcars full of fun.

Ice-Cream Shoppe

Sam & Nate
Hallmarkers Sam and Nate show how to turn their home into a sweet celebration spot for the family. With ingenuity and enthusiasm, they turn their front porch into an ice-cream shop!

Virtual Surprise Party

Tuesday
With some cupcakes, confetti and crayons, Hallmark artist Tuesday puts together a virtual birthday party that’s extra special for your family and friends.

Potato Printing

Chris
Beautiful printed patterns from paint and . . . potatoes? Hallmark artist Chris shows this simple yet fun technique that mashes up food and art.

Cardboard Pet

Matt
If there’s a way to transform your cardboard boxes from online shopping into something fun, Hallmark artist Matt is sure to know it. Watch as he breaks down his boxes to create the purr-fect cardboard pet!