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Our Valentines – Photo Lollipop Cards

February 13, 2011February 14, 2011 Candace

We went back and forth a lot–there were so many cute ideas for Valentines my daughter could give to her classmates. I knew that 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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Beaded Valentines Heart Ornaments

January 30, 2011February 3, 2011 Candace

My kids love to bead and spend a lot of their independent art time just stringing beads on laces, chenille stems, ribbons, and more. So,

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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 Paper Doll Craft

January 14, 2011 Candace

In my round-up of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day educational ideas for very young children, I mentioned paper doll chains. My kids enjoyed making them

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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 Noisemaker

December 30, 2010December 30, 2010 Candace

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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3 Picture Books That Inspire Children to Give

December 19, 2010December 19, 2010 Candace

‘Tis the season for thinking of others and I hope that volunteering and charitable giving become a year-round habit for my children. I’ve posted 9

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Beaded Snowflake Ornaments

December 18, 2010December 27, 2010 Candace

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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