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Candy Hearts Experiment

February 15, 2012 Candace

Have lots of leftover Valentine’s Day candy? Expand your mind instead of your teeth (or mom and dad’s waistlines). We actually did this one last

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Bee My Valentine Pencil Topper and Magnet

February 10, 2012 Candace

I love Valentine’s Day for little kids–everyone gets a little token of affection and extra hugs! In a few years when the holiday is fraught

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Pasta Snowflakes

February 8, 2012February 9, 2012 Candace

While waiting and wishing for snow, my kids have been making snowflakes. They really enjoyed making snowflakes from pasta. It is a fun material with

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Cat Got Your…Heart?

February 2, 2012February 1, 2012 Candace

Each year around Valentine’s Day, we create animals using heart shapes. This year, my daughter wanted to use some fun Valentine’s paper to make a

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How to Make a Sock Snowman

January 31, 2012February 20, 2013 Candace

My kids have been so eager to make a snowman. We finally got a snowfall and we were all too sick to enjoy. In the

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Chinese New Year Dragon Puppet

January 23, 2012 Candace

Last year we made a dragon with paper loops. This year I thought we would try a puppet! It looks perhaps a bit too snake-like.

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Winter Snowflake Fairy

December 29, 2011 Candace

We made a Flower Fairy in the spring and a Leaf Fairy in the fall. Before the first day of winter, my daughter made a

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How to Make Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments

December 23, 2011 Candace

My daughter first made cinnamon applesauce ornaments in her preschool class and I was just so fascinated by them! I couldn’t believe that cinnamon and

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6 Picture Books for Chanukah

December 21, 2011 Candace

Last night our Jewish friends began their celebration of the miracle of Chanukah. Although my husband and I are not Jewish, most of my family

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Homemade Ornaments the Kids Can Make

December 9, 2011 Candace

Here are some of the homemade ornaments the kids have crafted each year…more on the way! Beaded Snowflake Ornaments Beaded Wreath Ornaments Marbleized Globe Ornaments

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