Good News
August 25, 2026

Kind Man Builds Over 1,000 Homes for Squirrels, Providing Them With Safety and Comfort

Squirrels are often running around parks, climbing trees, or even walking on electrical wires, but there’s so much more to the lives of these creatures, and the threats they face on a daily basis. Moved by the hard life they lead in a world much bigger than them, a kindhearted man named John Snyder set out to make Squirrel Boxes—tiny wooden homes that can provide safety and comfort to these animals.

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Academy
August 25, 2026

Get Ready for Cozy Crafts Season With This Unique Online Embroidery Class

It might not feel like it right now, but we’re quickly headed toward sweater weather. As the temperatures fall and it starts getting dark at 5 p.m., it feels good to hunker down and enjoy some slow, hands-on crafting. Embroidery is the ultimate cozy craft for this time of year. It’s portable, screen-free, and meditative. You might have some stitching know-how, but there are always new things to try.

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Crafts
August 24, 2026

Camp Craftaway 2026: A 3-Day Adult Craft Camp Creates Community Through a Shared Love of Making

Americans are spending more time than ever on their analog hobbies, specifically crafts. Making things with our hands is therapeutic, and who couldn’t use less screen time? And in the right setting, crafts provide a valuable source of community. Knitting, sewing, and weaving in the company of others invites conversation and forges lifelong friendships. But where do you find those opportunities?

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