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Easy Paper Snow Cloud Craft

Today, we are sharing an easy yet adorable recycled paper craft.  When the clouds in our sky are not producing snowflakes, we turn to these cuties to brighten our day!…

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Our Favorite Nature Themed Picture Books

A few of our favorite nature themed books for your wild and free family! “Water is Water” by Miranda Paul “The Camping Trip” by Jennifer Mann “Finding Wild” by Megan…

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A Closer look at Shapes

I thought I would compile all of our fun 2D and 3D shape activities together for easy reference and inspiration.  Miss 4 is learning basic shapes, while Miss 6 is…

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Easy Wildflower Seed Bomb Tutorial

We have been making “Seed Bombs” every spring for the last few years and thought we would share our easy and blender-free tutorial with you.  “Seed Bombs” are usually made…

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A Closer Look at Chickens

  We recently were offered the opportunity, through our home educators group, to incubate and hatch chicks!  We, of course, jumped at the opportunity!  Then…panic set in…what did we know…

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Family Day Ideas

Today, we want to share an easy to follow guide to help you have a memorable day as a family. Remember, the key is connection, try not to think of…

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DIY Natural Scented “Thinking Putty” or Playdough

Every few months we discover an excuse to make a new batch of playdough.   This time we had an overabundance of dried herbs from our garden and thought we would…

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A Visit to King’s Landing Historical Village

We spent a beautiful day exploring King’s Landing this summer and we want to share it with you! What we love about visiting this historical village is that it gives…

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    Travel Activities for Kids

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    Mess Free Chalk Coloring Book by  Jaq Jaq Bird Butterstix Dustless Chalk by Jaq Jaq Bird Travel Bingo by eeboo “Water Wow” by Melissa and Doug “Scratch and Sketch” by Heather Zschock Twistable Colored Pencils by Crayola Blink by Mattel Games Doodle Board by Sunany “The Sky” Toob by Safari Ltd. Travel Matching Game by eeboo Sketchbook by eeboo Tape Activity Book by Melissa and Doug Sticker Play Set by Melissa and Doug Reusable Mini Bags by Jaq Jaq Bird Wikki Stix by Wikki Stix  Rummy Cards by eeboo What…

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    Our Favorite Board Books (Not just for Babies)

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    Let me know which ones I’ve missed that belong on our list below…   We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Helen Oxenbury & Michael Rosen The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats I Want my Hat Back by Jon Klassen The Napping House by Audrey Wood The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood Time for Bed by Mem Fox Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson I am a Bunny by Richard Scarry Big Red Barn…

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    Pistachio Shell Succulent Craft

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    Eat pistachios and keep shells.  Paint the shells with craft paint to desired shade of green (or blue, or purple etc) and allow to dry fully. Cut different sized circles out of cardboard for the base. Prep glue gun. Starting in the middle of the cardboard circle, glue on the pistachio shells as shown below.  Allow the shells to slowly “open up” as you get to the outer edge of the circle.   Place in little teacups or flower pots and use as décor or gifts!  Enjoy! Gift Ideas: Succulent Pots…

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