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  • Why Creative Chaos Emporium is Wakefield's most delightfully messy craft stop

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• 8 Massachusetts Spots Where Craft Supplies Become Hidden Treasures (takingthekids.com) — Creative Chaos Emporium on North Avenue turns Wakefield into a destination for thrifty makers, with donated yarn, fabric, quirky upcycling finds, and on-site "Chaos Tables" where you can craft right in the shop. The article also spotlights seven other Massachusetts reuse and art-supply stores, but Wakefield's emporium stands out for its hands-on workshops, family-friendly vibe, and easy day-trip location just north of Boston.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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