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A Seusstastic Snack

February 28, 2012February 27, 2012 Candace

We’re gearing up to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with this healthy Cat in the Hat snack! Ingredients: Raisins Pretzel sticks Banana Strawberries Wheat Bread Directions:

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How Sweet it Is: Maple Sugaring

February 27, 2012February 26, 2012 Candace

Each year we visit a local family farm for their Maple Sugaring demonstration. What a hands-on (and tasty) way to learn about Native American and

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Candy Heart Bar Graph

February 16, 2012February 15, 2012 Candace

Still have candy left over after dissolving it in hot or cold water? If you have M&Ms, Skittles, or Conversation Hearts, here is another way

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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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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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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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Beaded Wreath Ornament

December 6, 2011 Candace

We made this Christmas wreath beaded ornament using a modified daisy chain technique. My five year-old daughter is really into beading. Most seasons we create

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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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