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Meow! Halloween Cats from Cardboard Tubes

October 26, 2011 Candace

I’ve always had a cat–and when I first met my husband, his family had four! You could say we’re cat people. Right now we have

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How to Make Banana Ghosts (or “Learn from my #CraftFail”)

October 25, 2011October 24, 2011 Candace

Last week, I promised the kids we would make Banana Ghosts. I bought my white chocolate and bananas and chocolate chips. I cannot recall where

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Witch or Wizard Hat Craft for Kids

October 24, 2011 Candace

With Halloween coming up, our crafts have focused on the spooky. Here’s a fun, simple craft you can wear: a sorcerer or witch’s hat. Materials:

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Is It Okay to Use a Craft Kit?

October 21, 2011October 20, 2011 Candace

One of the best gifts we can give our children is our time. Quality time spent with our children, engaging in fun, interactive activities, boosts

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Crafty Owls

October 20, 2011October 19, 2011 Candace

We’re big owl fans so when I saw the cardboard toilet tube owls over at Frugal Family Fun Blog, I knew I wanted to make

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4 Picture Books About Bats

October 19, 2011October 19, 2011 Candace

Stellaluna by Jannell Cannon: When a young bat is separated from her mother, she joins a nest of baby birds. In a beautifully illustrated book

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Beaded Pumpkin Jack O’ Lantern Ornaments

October 11, 2011October 11, 2011 Candace

We made these easy beaded pumpkin Jack O’ Lantern ornaments to add to our Halloween decorations. My children love to bead and it is great

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Shaving Cream Pumpkin Art

October 5, 2011 Candace

My children have been asking me when we could do shaving cream art again. The tactile experience helps build learning and the kids have a

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Picture Books to Get in the Fall Spirit

September 23, 2011September 4, 2013 Candace

Fall is my favorite time of year–the apple picking, drinking cider, butternut squash, colorful leaves, crisp air… Here are some children’s picture books about Autumn,

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Fall Leaf Fairy

September 21, 2011 Candace

In the Spring we made flower fairies and now we are making leaf fairies! Materials: 1 wooden bead artificial leaves (or preserved fall leaves) 2

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