For most cultures, New Year’s is a time for new beginnings. The traditions usually involve cleansing the home of bad energy and welcoming in luck
Month: December 2010
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New Year’s Traditions: Gold Bracelet Craft from Chile
We went to the library looking for New Year’s picture books for kids and found this is definitely an unfilled niche. We did discover, however,
With two small children, an educational consulting business, and lots of volunteer obligations, I appreciate one-stop solutions. One of my largest contracts requires me to
My family reads this blog (thank you!) so I did not want to post these until after they had received their gifts. They would still
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas! Enjoy the Holidays with your families!
Last minute trip to the library? Check out some of our favorite Christmas picture books including classics and new favorites! A Christmas Carol: The original
As an early Christmas gift, here is my daughter (age 4) playing Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. She had just started learning the song so her
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3 Picture Books That Inspire Children to Give
‘Tis the season for thinking of others and I hope that volunteering and charitable giving become a year-round habit for my children. I’ve posted 9
We try to do several volunteer service activities throughout the year. Volunteering was a big part of my life before children. Because my young children
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Beaded Snowflake Ornaments
My children handmake gifts for friends, family, and teachers and ornaments are often part of that. One of our favorites is these beautiful snowflakes. My