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Plant a flower day

Published March 8th, 2013 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Today is a great day to kick off spring.  No matter where you live you can start a few flowers by planting seeds in starter pots.  In a few weeks , with a little care, you can see the sprout… Read more



Rainy day kid’s craft project

Published May 16th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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This particular kid’s craft project has been inspired by the rain, which has been falling for some time now.  I figure that if the rain insists on pouring down, then we all may as well make the most out of… Read more



Mother’s Day Flower Pot Picture Album

Published May 5th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Make something extra special for Mom this Mother’s Day – after all she does, coming up with all those fun family activities, she deserves it! I came across this kid’s craft project the other day, and thought that it was… Read more



E is for Easter Eggs

Published April 21st, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Many kids look forward to Easter, not only because of a visit from the Bunny, but also because  Easter egg decorating is a treasured family activity.  With all of those bright, spring colors, what’s not to love about this edible,… Read more



Head into spring with Green Friends!

Published March 26th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Celebrate the beginning of spring with a new friend – a Grasshead Friend, that is!  This kid’s craft doubles as an activity, because once the grass begins to grow, kids will be responsible for watering and styling their friend’s “grassy… Read more



The chocolate experiment

Published February 4th, 2011 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Chocolate is a combination of ingredients that are processed together. They include pure chocolate from cacao beans, cocoa butter, cocoa solids, and sugar. Watch what happens when it melts and makes a chocolate bloom!



Using magnifying glasses outdoors is fun for kids

Published July 6th, 2010 | By Jay | No Comments »
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Giving kids a magnifying glass to use outdoors is a terrific and engaging way to encourage them to explore nature and learn to make observations.  Ask them to describe all of the interesting things they see up close – colors,… Read more



Making Mud Cupcakes is a terrific outdoor activity for kids

Published June 17th, 2010 | By Jay | No Comments »
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For kids who enjoy playing in the mud during the spring and summer months, here is an idea that is a spin-off of the classic mud pie:  mud cupcakes.  It’s super easy to set up, the next time your child… Read more



Popcorn Tree craft

Published May 21st, 2010 | By Jay | No Comments »
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I was looking for a way to spend some time with my preschooler and came across a great spring craft idea to try out called a Popcorn Tree.  Since one of the supplies needed was popcorn, it turned out to… Read more