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Shamrocker

March 16, 2011 Candace

In addition to all the rainbows appearing in our house, some shamrocks have sprouted up. I think perhaps a visit from his wee self may

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Rainbow Connection

March 9, 2011May 23, 2011 Candace

We tried a new craft for our rainbow play date this year, using clear contact paper and tissue paper. Last year we made ours with

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

March 2, 2011February 24, 2012 Candace

Dr. Seuss is a favorite at our house (and probably yours, too) for his fun language play and timeless messages. We put together a quick

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Books for Junior Ornithologists

February 18, 2011February 18, 2011 Candace

February is National Bird Feeding Month and today begins The Great Backyard Bird Count. My husband and I were never avid birders before but my

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Hoo Do You Love?

February 4, 2011February 10, 2011 Candace

My daughter loves birds, owls especially. And Valentine’s Day is a time for sharing the love so we were very inspired by these Valentine’s Day

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Chinese New Year Dragon

January 19, 2011January 27, 2011 Candace

Happy New Year! What? I’m late for the New Year? Not if it is Chinese New Year we’re celebrating! If you’ve ever had the chance

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for Young Children

January 13, 2011January 14, 2011 Candace

I don’t shy away from discussing controversial issues, even with very young children. I do, however, worry about intruding on their open minds with our

Finished Penguin Cardboard Toilet Paper Tube Craft

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Playful Penguins

January 10, 2011January 13, 2011 Candace

At a recent trip to the local aquarium, my daughter was captivated by a waddle of African penguins. (A group of penguins on land is

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New Year’s Traditions: Gold Bracelet Craft from Chile

December 30, 2010 Candace

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,

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8 Favorite Christmas Picture Books

December 23, 2010December 23, 2010 Candace

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

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