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 Noisemaker
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
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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,
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
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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
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Christmas Tree Ornament – On Pins and Needles!
Every year, my daughter makes homemade ornaments for our tree and for family and friends. This year, my toddler joined the tradition with the simple
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Simple Ornaments: Have a Ball!
My kids make homemade gifts for family, friends, and teachers. Two years ago, my daughter (age two and a half at the time) made these
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Edible Dreidel Dessert Craft
We actually first made this yummy craft last year with a friend who runs an awesome music program for kids on Long Island (Shake and
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Pilgrim Bonnet and Hat
For your little pilgrims on Thanksgiving Day, a simple hat and bonnet they can make and wear during the feast: Pilgrim Hat Materials: black construction
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What Do Mayflowers Bring? Pilgrims!
We’ve been reading a lot of Thanksgiving books about feasts and Turkeys and about that perilous Atlantic journey in the Mayflower. My daughter is fascinated