WNY Family Magazine April 2019 | Page 5

web.finds It’s April and because Easter falls on April 21st this year, bunnies are everywhere! Here are a few of the many crafts that turn out absolutely adorable bunnies for each place at your Easter table, or to simply giveaway to friends and family or an entire classrooms of kids! BUNNY TREAT ENVELOPES This idea comes from Martha Stewart as a treat to leave for the Easter Bunny himself. But, we happen to think that he already has plenty of candy and wouldn’t mind if you made them as party favors. All you need are envelopes (pink or white), pink construction paper, glue, colored pencils, pom-poms, and, if you’re not artistic, the bunny ear template provided on the site. We’d recommend using white cardstock for the ears, so that they are less likely to “flop.” Find complete directions at: https://www.marthastewart. com/274333/easter-kids-crafts-and-activities?slide=3432104 BUNNY BOXES… OR BAGS? Michele over at “Scrappin’ with My Bug,” created these boxes to hold drink boxes for a party. Her blog did not explain how she made the boxes, but we think you could obtain a similar effect using paper lunch bags to hold drink boxes, or other treats for your young guests. Check out her version at: http://scrappinwithmybug- scrappinwithmybug.blogspot.com/2012/04/easter-party- today.html LOLLIPOP BUNNIES These bunnies are so creative! Debbie at One Little Project put them together using Tootsie Pops for the bodies, small Styrofoam balls for the heads, pom-poms, small googly eyes, white pipe cleaners, ribbon, and white sparkly craft foam for the feet. You can use a meat thermometer or knitting needle to poke the hole through the Styrofoam ball so that it can be slipped over the Tootsie Pop stick. She provides an excellent tutorial at: https://onelittleproject.com/lolly-pop-bunnies/ MAKE IT WITH PLASTIC SPOONS! We never stop being amazed at the creativity out there on the Internet. This simple, inexpensive craft is made with plastic spoons, Q-tips, cotton rounds (as in makeup removers), Sharpie markers, whatever colorful papers and ribbons you may have around the house, and a bit of glue. Check it out at: http://krokotak.com/2015/03/five-spring-ideas-from- plastic-spoons/ What’s New... IN THE KIDBIZ THESE SPECIAL EVENTS DESERVE YOUR ATTENTION A FREE Hands On Assistive Tech- nology Workshop will be held on April 13, from 8:30am to 12pm, at Parent Net- work of WNY, 1000 Main Street, Buffalo. In collaboration with D’Youville College, Occupational Therapy Department, three Occupational Therapy students are working with Parent Network to fa- cilitate this hands on workshop, geared toward transition-aged students and their parents, on using Assistive Tech- nology to support independence and going to college. For further information call 716-332-4170 or visit their web site to register at https://bit.ly/2Oecymi The Summit Center, 150 Stahl Rd., Getzville, is hosting their 20th Annual Autism Walk to benefit individuals with autism and related developmental, so- cial, and behavioral challenges, on Sat- urday, April 27, from 8am to 1:30pm. The Summit Center Autism Walk is a community-wide effort to raise funds in support of Summit’s programs and services in Western New York. Register online at their walk website to enjoy a family-friendly walk with entertainment and children’s activities. The event in- cludes two different walk routes and a post-walk picnic! Learn more at: https:// thesummitcenter.rallybound.org/sum- mitwalk The 8th Annual Laps for Limbs WNY takes place on April 28, from 8:30am to 12:30pm, at SUNY Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. Laps for Limbs (http://lapsforlimbs.org/) is an ability- focused, community organization that raises awareness and funds for local CHILDREN and veterans with limb loss/ limb differences. Rather than a typical road race, Laps for Limbs promotes ac- cessibility and inclusivity, open to peo- ple of all abilities and ages. This walk/ run/roll event creates community advo- cacy for amputees, in a family-friendly environment, while raising funds to promote improved quality of life. Since 2012, the WNY event has donated over $70K to local amputees. In ad- dition, event participants have com- pleted 2,071 miles in support of local amputees. This year, funds will again support Camp No Limits and Higher Ground. To register: https://register-this. com/?raceid=20190428LAPS April 2019 WNY Family 5