February 2026: The Perfect Calendar, the Brutal Cold, and the Tiny Clay Heart That Made It All Worth It

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A perfect February, frozen pipes, clay earrings, and a whole lot of gratitude Have you looked at a calendar this month? No, seriously. Go look. February 2026 is one of those rare months where the calendar looks like someone designed it on purpose. It starts on a Sunday, ends on a Saturday, and every single day of the week appears exactly four times. A perfect rectangle. No spillover. No awkward gaps. Just four clean weeks of organized bliss. The internet is calling it a "Perfect February," and the last time this happened was 2015. The next one won't come around until 2037. So yeah, soak it in. This is the most visually satisfying calendar page you'll see for over a decade. And honestly? As a parent navigating this chaotic, beautiful, exhausting life—I'll take any bit of perfection I can get, even if it's just a calendar. Happy Valentine's Day (From the Craft Table) Valentine's Day landed on a Saturday this year, which meant we actually had ...
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Creative Repurposing of Outgrown Children's Items


As parents, it’s astonishing how quickly our children grow out of their clothes, toys, and gear. While Hello BUBS provides an excellent platform for selling these items, there are also numerous creative ways to repurpose them. Here’s how you can extend the life of children’s gear, reducing waste and perhaps even sparking a bit of joy along the way.

Community Connections: More Than Just Transactions

Hello BUBS is more than a marketplace for buying and selling; it's a launching pad for forming a supportive community of parents. While transactions are at the heart of what we do, they often spark ongoing relationships and community engagement.

Beyond Selling: Creative Ways to Repurpose Children’s Gear

1. Transform Clothing into Quilts or Pillowcases
Children’s clothes often come in fun, vibrant patterns. Rather than discarding them, cut the fabric to create a patchwork quilt or pillowcases. This can serve as a wonderful keepsake that holds memories of your child’s early years.

2. Turn Baby Cribs into Desks or Craft Tables
An outgrown crib can be transformed into a child’s desk or craft table with some adjustments. Remove one side rail and adjust the mattress base to a suitable height for your child to sit at. It’s perfect for reading, drawing, or homework!

3. Repurpose Baby Bottles into Art Supply Holders
Clean and remove the labels from old baby bottles. These can become excellent holders for crayons, beads, or paintbrushes. Their small size and transparency make it easy to organize and see the contents at a glance.

4. Old Bath Tubs as Outdoor Planters
If you have an old baby bathtub, don’t throw it out. Instead, drill a few drainage holes, fill it with potting soil, and use it as a quirky planter for flowers or herbs. It’s a fun addition to any garden or balcony.

5. Convert Outgrown Boots into Birdhouses
Old rubber boots can be repurposed into charming birdhouses. Simply clean them, decorate as desired, and hang them in your garden. Not only do they look adorable, but they also provide shelter for birds.

6. Make Costumes or Dress-up Clothes
Old clothes can be sewn together or modified to create costumes for dress-up games. Transform a shirt into a superhero cape, or turn old skirts into princess dresses. It’s an inexpensive way to replenish the dress-up box and foster imaginative play.

7. Create Art from Old Toys
Use broken or incomplete toys as art materials. Glue small toy figures to a frame to make a themed picture frame, or use various toys to create a 3D collage on a canvas. This can be a fun project to do together with your child.



Conclusion

Whether through Hello BUBS or in your craft corner, repurposing outgrown children's items can reduce waste and foster creativity. By transforming these items, you’re not only decluttering your home but also giving them a second life in a meaningful way. Let’s embrace sustainability and creativity for a happier, healthier planet!

What creative ways have you reworked your child's gear? We would love to hear it 😀


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