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End of Summer Activity: Nature Treasure Box

Have your kids been collecting natural treasures all summer?   My kids have collected shells (from two beaches and the playground sand), rocks, seed pods from the park, acorns, nuts and seeds, even foreign currency they found washed up on … Continue reading

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Summer Fun: 3 Camera Activities for Kids

Looking for a fun activity to occupy the last days of summer? Here are three fun scavenger hunt ideas your kids can do with a digital camera. 1. Color Scavenger Hunt with Paint Swatches.  Give your kids a handful of … Continue reading

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Muffin Tin Monday: Sense of Taste Snack & Activity

For this week’s Muffin Tin Monday I’m sharing a snack and activity we did with our muffin tin – Taste Testing!  I created this activity to teach my preschooler about her sense of taste.  I wrote down five aspects of … Continue reading

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Fun for Kids: Magic Milk Fireworks Kitchen Experiment

Kitchen experiments make great indoor fun for kids.  This magic milk fireworks experiment was frugal, easy enough for my preschoolers, and we already had all the supplies on hand.  To do this experiment in your own kitchen you’ll need: a … Continue reading

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Homemade Cascarones: Confetti Eggs for Easter

Have you ever heard of cascarones? This Mexican tradition involves crushing a confetti-filled egg over someone’s head to celebrate.  They are used for birthdays, weddings, and of course, Easter!  This was a popular tradition where I grew up in southern … Continue reading

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