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And, so, our official response to COVID-19 has become switching gears to make fabric face masks.  While we are a small business, we have a unique relationship with our factory because we helped to build it from the ground up.  Our turn around time can be as little as 2-3 days, and our ability to shift from making dresses to fabric masks took no time at all.  We've always believed in making a quality product for a fair price, and our masks are no different.  We knew we could make a quality mask at a price that would mean anyone could afford to get one...because we all need them.

Today we're going to challenge you to show us your cooking skills! Maybe you'll bake some cookies, or something special. Or, you can even do something simple that doesn't require actual baking! We want to see your skills! Make sure that you have your parents approval before attempting this mission!

Here's a fun little task to help your imagination today!

Tell us what is going on in the photo?  What's this dog thinking and why is he wearing sunglasses?  Where is her or where is he going?  Who is his owner?

On this day, we are inspired by stories we have seen across the news and social media of children in Europe and across the world who have decorated their home with a rainbow! As this news program explains, "rainbows in windows bring cheer".  We'd like to help spread cheer today and we need your help!

Today's mission is simple.  Take some time to be with your family.  Read a good book, watch a movie, FaceTime with someone you miss.  We wanted to give something of a "day off" to the mom's and dad's who have been actively participating in these missions.  Enjoy your family.  Tag us in something simple- a photo of your pet, a pretty flower if you go outside for a walk, or a silly picture of your little one enjoying life!

Imagine that you're a real life princess and you're castle is the one in the photo.  But, you're stuck in your castle for 13 years.  During this time, you couldn't go outside or do your normal activities.  This is probably not too difficult for you to imagine since we have all been spending a lot of time in our homes recently, and this may even remind you of one of your favorite movie characters.

It's the weekend!  It's time for a party.

By party, we mean a simple tea party at home.  With your parents permission, dress up in your favorite fancy princess dress or other fancy dress, and pretend that you are the princess of the tea party.

You can have your parent help to make the tea, or substitute with juice for a fun experience!  Let's celebrate that we've made it through a wonderful week and have a beautiful weekend ahead of us!

We heard from some of you that yesterday's mission was challenging!  So, today we'll do something simple.

Using a piece of paper, trace your hand.  On each finger, write something simple that you are grateful for!

We are stronger together than apart, and so todays activity will be paper weaving. Even though apart right now, our families are still connected, as are our friends and others who are a part of our daily lives.  Just like paper weaving, we are all woven together.

Today, we'd like to ask YOU to be a part of our mission by sending happy mail to someone you know!  We want to encourage you to sit down and draw a nice picture, and send a note to someone that you think deserves some happy mail of their own!  Especially right now, when so many activities have been cancelled, use this day to send a happy card or letter out to your friend, Grandma, or other special person!

We're excited to see what you come up with today!  Today's mission is to color a happy rainbow!  Let's remember that today is a great day and soon we will be outside playing at the playground and with our friends again!  Tag us on instagram @onlylittleoncedesigns and use the hashtag #Onlyhomeonce.  

Todays mission is simple!  We're going to be twirling throughout the day.  Put on your favorite Only Little Once twirl dress (or any other dress), and tag us with your best "twirl"!  We want to see your best twirling skills at work today!  Tag us on instagram @onlylittleoncedesigns and use the hashtag #onlyhomeonce.

That said, todays mission is as follows:

Laughter is the best medicine!  Tag us on instagram @onlylittleonce with the hashtag #onlyhomeonce and have your child tell us their favorite joke.  We will choose some winners to receive a free twirl dress.

Day 3's activity is simple!  Tell your child that they are now the fashion designer!  We are asking our participants to draw a dress or outfit that reflects their personal style.  You never know...we might just take some inspiration from their drawings!

One of the most important things during these uncertain times is for us to ensure that our children feel safe, and their lives experience as little disruption as possible.  We hope that our #onlyhomeonce challenge provides a little distraction and something fun to look forward to each day! 

 

Introducing operation #onlyhomeonce!  We've planned an activity for each day, and prizes for winners (to be announced daily).  We are excited to send out some happy mail to our littlest fans during this time of staying at home.  We know how much children love to receive their very own mail, and it gives us joy to share some happiness during this time!

It is possible that our greatest addition for 2018 will be the twirl dress! Over the past few months, we have played with this simple and practical silhouette, and have created a variety of styles using stretch cotton and an ultra soft milk fibre blend. We've made solids, printed fabrics, and a combination of both! You can plan on us offering many more twirl styles in 2018! They're the perfect combination of beautiful and practical.

When I go to pick my kids up from school everyday, I drive past a little pond in the school yard.  It's pretty simple, with a manmade water fountain, and a few happy ducks and turtles that live there. It...

It is possible that our greatest addition for 2018 will be the twirl dress! Over the past few months, we have played with this simple and practical silhouette, and have created a variety of styles using stretch cotton and an ultra soft milk fibre blend. We've made solids, printed fabrics, and a combination of both! You can plan on us offering many more twirl styles in 2018! They're the perfect combination of beautiful and practical.