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Fall Leaf Prints

November 14, 2011September 4, 2013 Candace

We’re in one of the last zones to experience the fall leaf change. Well, our trees have finally exploded in color! I was concerned that

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Dreamcatcher Craft for Kids

November 4, 2011 Candace

My son and I made this simple dreamcatcher craft for kids. This is a revisit of the dreamcatcher craft my daughter made last year. My

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Easy, Edible Sugar Skulls (Calavera) for Dia de Los Muertos

November 1, 2011November 2, 2011 Candace

Today, we made easy, edible calaveras for Dia de los Muertos with the kids. Traditional Mexican Sugar Skulls for Dia de los Muertos are time-intensive

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Simple Calaveras Masks for Dia de los Muertos

October 31, 2011 Candace

After Halloween, our friends from Latin America celebrate Día de los Muertos. The holiday has its roots in an idea similar to the Celtic Samhain

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The Itsy Bitsy Spider Made 5 Spider Crafts for Kids

October 27, 2011 Candace

You know what really terrifies me? Spiders. I fully admit this is irrational and spiders are an important part of our ecosystem and yet… there

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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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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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The Monster Mash-Up

October 18, 2011 Candace

Because a monster can look like ANYTHING, it makes a fabulous open-ended craft for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early elementary-aged kids. Plus, you can use up

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