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Sweet Treat

Published January 23rd, 2013 | By joyce | No Comments »
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Today my kids are off of school because the windchill is below zero.  Unfortunately this mean we can’t build a snowman outside so I had some supplies so we could build a tasty snowman inside!  You will need chocolate chip… Read more



National poetry day today

Published October 15th, 2012 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Try 1 little poem today with your little ones.  See how silly  you can be with this.  Below is an example of a simple form of poetry.

Couplets are made up of two lines whose last words rhyme. They are… Read more



Leaf Man

Published October 1st, 2012 | By joyce | No Comments »
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I recently checked out a bunch of Fall books to read to my preschooler and kindergartener.  The one book I chose is called Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert.  The book has many different characters made up of leaves.  This weekend… Read more



Kids Joke of the Day

Published July 5th, 2012 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Q:  How do you get a mouse to smile?
A:  Say cheese!… Read more



It’s Sense-Sational Day!

Published June 25th, 2012 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Today is the day to embrace all of the senses that we possess.  Teach your little one the five senses that we have:
1.  Hearing-   Listen to their favorite song
2.  sight -        Look at some of their art project… Read more



An Arbor Day Craft.

Published April 27th, 2012 | By Jay | No Comments »
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What you’ll need:

White and red construction paper
Green and brown paint
Brown and green crayons
Paint brush
Scissors
Glue
Printable apple template

How to make your Handprint Apple Tree:

Paint your child’s hand green. We found that you get… Read more



The Easter Bunny is coming!

Published February 25th, 2012 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Here is a preview of the Bunny craft that is coming in the Crafty Parent kids craft kit.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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National Cookie Day

Published December 4th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Today is national Cookie day so let make some no bake stack cookies.
NO BAKE HAY STACK COOKIES
2 cups (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips (or peanut butter if no allergies)
½ tsp. vanilla
3 cups… Read more



National Pie Day

Published December 1st, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Today is the day to make some pies (or buy one)!  Apple, pecan, choclate or wh atever your favorite is. 
Here is my favorite pecan pie recipe:

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups white sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup… Read more



Kids Joke of the Day

Published November 30th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick!… Read more




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