Angela W. La Fon
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Creating a Beach Themed Reading CenterWatch the footprints flock to this beach themed reading center. -
5 Tips for Sending Your Tween Girl to Summer CampTween girls have special needs before you send them into the woods and weeds.
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Free Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plans for Letter F: Letter F is for FrogHop to it with fun frog lesson plans for preschool and kindergarten.
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DIY Tooth Fairy CupFind out why a chip cup makes the perfect Tooth Fairy cup craft.
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Crafts Using Recycled Pictures from Church BulletinsBefore you recycle that church bulletin, consider how you can use color pictures for thoughtful crafts.
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Fundraiser Gift Basket Raffle Ideas: the Arts and Crafts BasketWith very little money spent, you can use these tips to create a tons of fun arts and crafts gift basket.
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Summer camp art projects made from one-serving cereal boxesRecycled cereal box crafts help exiting campers travel the miles with smiles.
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Old Fashioned Summer Camp Game with a TwistTwist up a game they know well and challenge summer campers for a spell.
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Create a Mother’s Day Centerpiece Flower Vase From Recycled Fabric Softener BottlesNeed lots of Mother's Day flower vases on a budget? Fabric softener bottle crafts are a clever option.
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Clever Storage Solutions for Hiding Things in Plain SightCabinets and closets full? House cluttered? There are some clever storage solutions that are attractive enough that they don’t have to hide under the bed.
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Sight Word GamesA stack of word cards are boring until you use them to play fun games.
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Recycled tissue box crafts for Mother’s DayRepurpose a tissue box into clever gifts for Mom.
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Tips for Helping Kindergartener ReadersThere are a variety of clues you can offer young readers to help them read their way to success.
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Free Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plans for Letter K: K is for KiteKite theme teaching lesson plans are fun way to “spring” into the letter K.
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7 DIY Recycled Maraca Ideas for Cinco De MayoCheck out these recycled craft ideas for Cinco de Mayo that are teacher tested and kid approved.
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Preschool Name Recognition GameIn preschool, it’s all about me! This name recognition game is a fun pre-reading activity.
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DIY Photo Frame from Baby Food ContainersOh, baby you can make a cute photo craft from Gerber baby food containers.
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Teaching Sight Words to Kindergarteners with CraftsTry these teacher and tutor tested tips for using crafts to turn stressful sight words into fun decorations. Boring sight words cards can be stressful but fun sight word crafts lead to learning.
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Melty Beads Craft Review: Fun or FiascoMelty Beads are unique, colorful and inexpensive crafts projects but the skinny here on what can make this a heavy craft.
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Repupose a Utensil Holder into a Garden CaddyGo green, save green and grow green with the garden caddy repurposing project.
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Original Preschool Graduation SongsLooking for a short and sweet preschool or kindergarten graduation song? Here's an original that sure to please with a familiar tune, simple words and hand motions too.
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Free Preschool Lesson Plans for Letter J: Jack and JillIt's nursery rhyme time.
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Fun Spring Break Gift Baskets for KidsAre the kids out of school for spring break? Surprise them with a fun spring break gift basket. Too often kids want to chill with computers, video games and handheld electronics. Help kids stay unplugged for break this year with a fun gift basket.
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Tips for Teaching the List of 7 ContinentsCheck out these successful teaching tips for Seven Continents lesson plans.
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No Sew Felt Easter Egg CraftsGot fabric glue? Then you too can help kids, or help yourself, to this fun and easy Easter craft.
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5 Crafts from Slim Fast BottlesGot Slim Fast bottles? From a bunny to a ghost, you'll be surprised what you can make from recycled Slim Fast bottles.
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The Importance of Preschool Centers: ManipulativesManipulatives are a critical learning center for preschoolers at home and in the classroom. Find out how to get the most learning from blocks and other manipulative learning toys.
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A Spring Poem: Two Working MothersWhat in the world is that noise?
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The Purpose of Preschool Centers: HousekeepingPreschool centers are areas of theme related toys for learning through play. Learn how to get learning cooking in a kitchen center and don't get burned by these common center mistakes.
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Go green this spring with recycled easter craftsGot pizza? If you're serving frozen pizza, then turn the round cardboard into an Easter bunny craft in less time than it takes to cook it.
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Summer Wedding Centerpieces Using Mason JarsLooking for an inexpensive, clever and versatile way to decorate for your summer wedding?
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How to Be a More Assertive TeacherTry these 5 tips for being a more assertive captain of the classroom ship.
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5 symbols of Easter in natureCelebrate Easter as a family with these easy, all-natural Easter activities.
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5 Bizarre Items that Save You MoneySave money on groceries, shipping and toiletries with a few odd gizmos.
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Easy Easter Crafts: Create a Paper Collage CrossEasy steps and simple materials create this Easter craft that looks like stained glass cross.
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7 Steps to Create a Garden Themed BathroomWant to bring the garden indoors? Make your bathroom a sunny place for every season with these easy and inexpensive steps.
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Free Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plans for Letter H: Letter H is for HorseKids love horses and there's lots of fun ways to horse around with letter H.
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7 Reasons to Adopt Adult CatsWant a kitten? Congratulations, you'll soon own a cat so check out these compelling reasons to consider adopting an adult cat.
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5 Creative Ways to Display Swim Team RibbonsWhat's a family to do with all of those ribbons of red, white and blue?
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3 Milk Carton Crafts for Sunday SchoolGot milk? Milk cartons can keep little hands busy and nourish their hearts and minds with great Bible story crafts.
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First Person Story: Staying in a Ronald McDonald HouseWe've seen the little collection boxes for years but now our family knows just where the coins go and what a blessing a RMH is for families.
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Mammogram Memoirs: I Survived My First Mammogram and Guess What?Putting off your first mammogram? I did too. Let me talk you through it.
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Make a homemade Tic Tac Toe board game with recycled materialsMake it and play it in minutes. It’s fast, easy, cheap and fun.
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15 snow day art ideasFrom snowflakes to winter landscapes, get cool snow day crafts here.
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5 Coffee Pot Features Worth Pouring OverWhat's hot in coffee pots? However you like your coffee, check out these mug shots of the latest coffee pot features.
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Make a Valentine's Day Snow GlobeShake things up this Valentine's Day with a fun DIY snow globe.
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Handmade Fleece Hats & Scarves for American Girl DollsThese hot winter doll accessories are a cool gift for doll lovers.
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Preschool Center Activities for Valentine's DayFresh flowers are great but often what we really need in preschool is fresh ideas.
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Repurposing Tomato Cans: 5 Tin Can CraftsTry these whimsical and practicing repurposing crafts.
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Handmade Valentine's Day gifts for him: A tin can craft that wowsDoes a nautical theme float your dad's boat? Check out this unique handmade gift idea for men.
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Candy Cane Valentine's Day Cards: Recycled Candy Cane CraftsWhat’s red and white and still around come Valentine’s Day? You’ll “heart” these candy cane Valentine’s.
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Snow Day Crafts: Junk Drawer Jewelry ProjectsGo from junky to jewelry in minutes with these crafty ideas.
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5 Fun Spring Crafts from Berry ContainersYou can make some "berry" cute crafts for spring by re-purposing berry containers.
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5-minute, no-mess Valentine's Day craftsGot pipe cleaners? Then you’ve got some fun and fast Valentine’s Day crafts at your finger tips.
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5 Indoor Preschool Movement GamesCombine learning and fun with movement activities for indoors this winter.
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DIY Valentine's Day Crafts: Make a Heart Shaped Rag WreathMake a Valentine’s Day decoration they’ll love in under an hour and how does just about free sound? I thought you’d love that too.
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Repurposing Ice Cream Cartons: Make a Valentine's Day Keepsake BoxI scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream carton crafts.
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6 Fun Ways to Repurpose Apple Cider JugsTry these sweet reuses for attractive apple cider jugs.
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Homemade games in a jar for kindergartenersWith a few common household items, you can create a homemade learning game for kindergarteners to learn and review over Christmas break. Get the kids unplugged and let them have some old-fashioned fun that’s free and educational, too.
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Cereal Box Crafts: Make a School Paper OrganizerIf you’re already buying cereal, then you can put those boxes to work for your family as a school paper organizer. It’s free, fun and can help you get organized for the New Year.
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5 Minute Candy Cane Candle Holder Christmas CraftThis creative Christmas candle holder makes any table merry in minutes.
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Christmas tissue box craftsThrow away those used tissues for sure but hold onto that pretty box. Tissue boxes can be repurposed several creative ways for the holidays.
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Christmas party food crafts: Oh, edible Christmas treesGet directions to make these adorable edible Christmas trees and learn how to avoid our family’s mistakes here.
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3 New Year's resolutions for lunch boxesDo your child's packed lunches need a makeover? Turn over a new leaf when you hang a new calendar and start adding upgrading your child's lunch with these three New Year's resolutions.
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Our Family's Top Picks for Children's Books About ChristmasTwas weeks before Christmas and all through the house, we were snuggled up reading Christmas books and the children were quiet as a mouse.
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Making an Advent Wreath for HomeThis beautiful Advent wreath took us less than 20 minutes to make together as a family-- and it was our first time.
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How to make Christmas ornaments from recycled dress shirtsGive an unemployed dress shirt new job training -- make adorable fabric ornaments for your Christmas tree.
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Make these creative Christmas ornaments from recycled plastic berry containersTurn those little plastic boxes into Christmas ornament photo frames with just a few materials and simple steps.
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Tips for Hosting a Christmas Open HouseYou've decorated. You've shopped. You've sent the RSVPs for big holiday parties. Is there time to have your friends, family and neighbors over to your house? Yes, and here are the ABCs for keeping a Christmas open house lovely and simple.
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10 Perfect Birthday Party Ideas for Baby's First BirthdayGirl or boy, pink or blue, your first birthday party theme work has been done for you.
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Thanksgiving Acrostic PoemGather 'round to hear some rhythmic, rhyming Thanksgiving cheer.
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Repurposing Projects: Clementine Crate CraftsClementines have plenty of vitamin C but C is also for clever crafts. Reuse these handy crates for whimsical and practical purposes.
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Thankful for children's books about ThanksgivingT is for Thanksgiving and time for reading together.Also published on:
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Free Fall Lesson Plan Ideas: Letter F is for FallRead, write and decorate your way through fall with these lesson plan ideas.
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American Girl Craft Birthday Party IdeasDid you know American Girl has a craft line to make an American Girl birthday party super easy? From cupcakes to party favors to thank you notes, we'll share our American Girl party success tips here.
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Winnie the Pooh Birthday Party IdeasThat silly old bear, Winnie the Pooh, and his friends make a "hunny" of a birthday party theme for a first birthday. Find over 45 cake ideas and more here.
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5 Tips for Getting Started Writing for Yahoo! Contributor NetworkAre you ready to write for Yahoo! Contributor Network? Get tips from a veteran writer on how to get started.
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Homemade magnetic photo frames and moreWhen the tissues are out you can put a photo in to make an adorable handmade gift that's green and free.
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Most Unique Gifts for Kids for Under $15.00You don't have to blow the budget to blow the Christmas socks off of kids with these cool gift ideas. Get your cheap gift guide for preschoolers, teens and in-betweens.
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GOP Debate: Mostly Ignominious Awards All AroundOn Tuesday, eight GOP candidates participated in a debate that was unique in several ways. Find out who was the clear winner, biggest whiner, least memorable and more.
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Easy Halloween Party Games: Pass the PumpkinTo the left. To the right. Listen to the clues in this fun Halloween story to play Pass the Pumpkin.
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Best Gifts for 8 & 9 Year Olds: Top Toys, Games & BooksAre you searching for exciting gifts for 8 & 9 year old tough audiences? These tween gifts are cool, educational and totally unplugged.
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DIY Halloween treat bags: Easy sew candy corn bagCandy corn represents all that is sweet about Halloween. This year make your trick-or-treaters a reusable treat bag that looks like eye candy.
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It's Official -- Chris Christie Will Not Run for PresidentChris Christie made an official announcement today that he won't run for President. Find out what the Governor of New Jersey had to say and what his family received in a FedEx package this weekend.
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Lesson Plans for Hispanic Heritage MonthCelebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the classroom with these "tasty" ideas.
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2011 Toy Guide: Best Toys for 4 & 5 Year OldsNeed gift ideas for four and five year olds? Get great gift ideas for this fun and curious age group.
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10 Best Halloween Costumes for Girl Twins, BFFs, Multiples, Sisters and GroupsWhether you're looking for coordinated costumes for two little pumpkins or three amigos that are teens, these costume ideas for groups "match up."
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Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts: Festive Maraca MosaicsAre you looking for fun crafts and bulletin board ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month? Get shakin' with these easy and fun maraca mosaics.
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Introducing Hispanic Heritage Month in the ClassroomHeritage and culture aren't concrete ideas that are easy for young children to grasp. Get tips and ideas for introducing Hispanic Heritage Month in the classroom.
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Is Your Child's Packed School Lunch Safe?A study published in Pediatrics has shocking news for parents that pack school lunches. Get the facts, figures and tips for packing a safe school lunch here.
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Handmade Halloween Crafts: DIY Pumpkin PurseBring on the Halloween bling with this easy sewing project that makes an adorable gift or a fun project for girls.
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Green, Fall Craft Projects for the ClassroomWelcome fall with arts & crafts, bulletin boards and even fun homework. Stay green in the classroom while the leaves are going colorful.
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Unique Halloween crafts: Make personalized mummiesLooking for fun and cheap Halloween crafts? It's a wrap with these cute mini mummy crafts.
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Christmas Shopping Guide for 2012: Creative Gifts for 8 Year Old GirlsGet tips about just where eight year-olds are in their development matched with ideal gifts for creative girls.
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Wine cork crafts: DIY wine cork and tin can utensil holderGot wine? Got wine corks? Check out this crafty utensil holder that could be used for a variety of purposes.
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Free Lesson Plans for Grandparent's Day: Letter G is for GrandparentsBooks, printables, sign language and more all dedicated to grandparents.
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Work-at-Home Mom's Back to School Time Weekly Fitness RoutineHow can moms succeed with a fitness routine during the busy back to school fall season? Check out my plan and I how I make it work as a WAHM mom.
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Halloween Party Snacks & IdeasFoods, decorations, treat bags and more for your Halloween party. See how you can "disguise" healthy foods as Halloween treats.
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Kids Go Wild for Zoo Animal After School SnacksKids want fast and easy, you want smart and nutritious. Everybody in the jungle can be happy with these smart zoo animal after school snacks.
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Recycled gift card craft ideasThe credit may be gone but old gift cards still have a green value for crafts.
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Green crafts to organize your homework deskAt home or in the dorm, try these eco-friendly and super cute desk organizers.
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Labor Day weekend nature crafts for kidsSpend the long last weekend of summer decorating, crafting and playing with nature.
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Knitting Hats for Charity: Find Out Who Needs Your Knitted or Crocheted HatsDon't get the wool pulled over your eyes. Not all online requests for handmade hats are legit. Find out who needs you and how and how you can get started.
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15 Cutest Baby Halloween Costumes for 2011Just like your baby, these 2011 Halloween costumes are unique and adorable.
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Halloween pudding cup crafts: Jack-O-Lantern candy dishesThere are three versions of this Halloween party craft from super easy to fairly crafty? Which one is right for you?
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Green Halloween Crafts: Make Halloween Crafts from Bottle TopsSo you're recycling the bottles but what can you do with the lids? You'll be surprised. Check out these cute pumpkin pals.
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The Food Allergy Odds: How Common Are Kid's Food Allergies?What are the odds of your child having a food allergy?
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"The Help" Movie ReviewRead the book? Just heard about it? Get "the help" you need to decide if the movie "The Help" is worth seeing.
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15 Games & Activities for Even & Odd Number MathHands on activites help kids get a handle on even and odd number math. They are all free and you can do them home. How odd is that?
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Teaching Math: Adding Even and Odd NumbersOnce students have identified even and odd numbers, now they need to be able to add them and identify the sums as even or odd. If this sounds to odd to you, check out this article for teacher and student approved math help.
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Peace Symbol Birthday Party IdeasTweens and teens can really give peace a chance with these fun peace symbol cakes, party foods, favors and more.
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5 Fun Back to School Brain GamesParties, car trips or just around the dinner table, these brain games are fantastic free fun.
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Tips and Tools for Teaching Even and Odd NumbersEven and odds numbers seem like a simple enough math concept to master but find out where the confusion usually starts and which common mistake kids often make.
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5 Cool Kid Treats to Beat Extreme HeatThese summer snacks help smack the heat attack.
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7 Best Toys for Kindergarten & First GradeMake learning fun and homework easier with these math smart toys and manipulatives.
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How to display buttons and badgesThis fun and easy badge and button craft is a budget-friendly work of art.
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Back-to-school crafts for middle school kidsToo cool for crafts? Not these back to school crafts for middle schoolers.
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5 Hot Tween Girl Party Favors for SummerSend tween girls home with the perfect birthday party party bling.
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The scoop on throwing an old-fashioned ice cream themed birthday partyIce cream, you scream, we all scream for an ice cream party. Get the scoop on invitations and decorations for this cool birthday party theme.
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Tangled Movie Theme Birthday Party IdeasUntangle all of your birthday party woes with these tips for a birthday party based on the Disney movie Tangled.
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Ice Cream Party GamesBirthday party, back to school party, block party, there are plenty of good reasons in summer to throw an ice cream social. Treat your guests to these flavorful party games and prizes.
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Preschool & Kindergarten Lesson Plans: Letter I is for Ice CreamCenters, art and books oh my! What a fun way to learn about letter I.
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Top Sunscreens: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 55 Product ReviewMom, skin cancer survivor and outdoor lover reviews a new Neutrogena sunscreen.
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Hot Summer Crafts for Teens & Tweens: Braided Bandana JewerlyWhat's the rage for the tween & teen age? Braided bandanna jewelry is easy, cheap and a hot craft this summer.
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How to Make a Prayer Bear CraftCalling all kids and kids at heart. Learn how to make this adorable bear that holds names and photos of people on your prayer list.
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Repurposing scarves and wraps for easy summer decoratingSummer decorating is a wrap with these easy decorating tips.
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Cool ice cream craftsI scream, you scream, we can all scream for these sugar-free but sweet summer crafts.
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July Holidays & CelebrationsJuly 4th isn't the only holiday this month. Learn more about the celebrations for bison, blueberries, baked beans and Beatrix Potter.
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July Journal Writing Prompts for StudentsGet kids writing in their journals in July with these fun journal writing prompts. From berries to bovines, July has many inspiring celebrations.
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Bible School Crafts on a Budget: Unique Fruits of the Spirit CraftThis Fruits of the Spirit mobile has a real "twist." Try this fun Bible school craft that has high value and low cost.
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Independence Day crafts: DIY patriotic rag wreathThis Independence Day decoration takes about an hour and costs just pennies. Let freedom ring from computers, game consoles, and hand-led electronics while the whole family works together on an old fashioned July 4th craft.
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Summer fun DIY carnival gamesBring the fun of the summer carnival to your home with these fun and easy homemade games.
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Make It, Take It: Fourth of July Party Crafts for KdsYou want to relax, the kids want to be entertained. Set up these easy DIY crafts and activities so everyone can enjoy some freedom and fun at your Fourth of July cook out.
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5 Cheap & Easy Ways to Create a Beach Themed BathroomThe challenge? Turn a small orange bathroom into a beach themed parlor with less than $50.00.
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DIY summer wreaths: My new favorite summer wreathWelcome summer and visitors with a new summer wreath. Need some inspiration? I'll share my favorite with you.
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3 fun foam Father's Day card designsEven if crafty isn't your middle name, you can use these DIY Father's Day card themes, sayings, tips and tricks to create adorable Father's Day cards at home.
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Dad's most wanted list: Home improvement gifts for Father's DayFind out what home improvement projects dads say they really want this Father's Day. Dads want some help around this house this year. Hoarders need not apply.
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Fun paint crafts to do outsideLet kids color their world this summer with these fun painting projects for outdoors.
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Creative ways to decorate a flower pot with kidsCreativity will bloom with these fun ideas for creating decorative flower pots with kids.
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Make your own simple toys this summerMake your own simple toys this summer. Making homemade toys is half the fun.
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6 super easy ways to decorate for Father's DayHooray! Hooray! It's Father's Day. Up to your neck in neckties? Here's how you can use them to decorate for Father's Day brunch or dinner.
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Handmade Father's Day Gift: DIY Personalized Clipboard Crafts for DadNo Dad will be bored with these clipboard crafts for Father's Day.
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12 Weeks of Summer Scrapbooks for KidsWhen school is out, get kids started on this 12 week summer project. It's fun and educational (shhh!) too.
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All you really need to know to decorate for a graduation party, you learned in kindergartenWhether your graduate is passing preschool or completing college, you can throw a superlative graduation party will these easy decorating tips.
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7 ways to remember veterans on Memorial Day weekendMake Memorial Day weekend with the kids truly meaningful this year.
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Recycled Necktie Crafts for Father's Day: Make a Necktie Wall Hanging Photo HolderThis photo wall hanging is just for Dad. Recycle a necktie and make the perfect gift for Father's Day to put smiling faces in narrow spaces.
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Unique Handmade Father's Day Gifts: Recycled Necktie T.V. Remote HolderNot another new necktie for dad, please! Instead try repurposing an old necktie into a practical and fanciful Father's Day gift.
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Free Father's Day Lesson Plans for Preschool & Kindergarten: Letter F is for FatherHooray, hooray, it's Father's Day! Learn how to say Dad in several languages, spell Dad in art and get your Father's Day reading list here.
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Pentecost Sunday CraftsHappy birthday to the Christian church. These hands on crafts and activities are a fun way to teach young children about the significance of Pentecost Sunday. When is Pentecost? Pentecost Sunday is 50 days after Easter.
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A Mother's Day tribute: My favorite moms in children's booksSee the surprising ways these moms really show extraordinary character.Also published on:
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Unique Handmade Mother's Day Gifts: Flower Photo FramesMary, Mary, quite contrary, how does a mom's smile grow? With a handmade gift that showers her with flowers and pretty photos all in a row.
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3 tips for taking perfect Easter photosTake the perfect Easter pictures in a snap with these three simple rules.
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June Journal Writing Prompts for StudentsKeep students journaling their way through June with these fun summer writing prompts.
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7 Japan's Children's Day CraftsWhat do flying fish have to do with a festival for children? Find out here and get craft and project ideas for Children's Day, a Japanese holiday celebrated on May 5th.
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Mommy Makeover Mother's Day CraftLet your students give mom a makeover for Mother's Day with these fun craft lesson plans.
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DIY Mothers of the Bride & Groom Gifts: Digital Photo AlbumsWhat's the perfect gift for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom? A digital photo frame makes it easy to give mom a photo slide show of all your favorite memories. It's a treasured keepsake gift that won't end up in the closet.
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End of the School Year Bulletin BoardsTake the "bored" out of classroom bulletin boards with these fun, interactive bulletin board ideas for the end of the school year.
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Bridal Bouquet Wreaths: Unique DIY Bridal Bouquet IdeasGet DIY bridal bouquet ideas, tips and advice from an expert. It's still made by you. We'll just tell you how.
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Journal Writing Prompts for Students for MayJournal writing is a worthy idea for students but are writing prompts about aliens starting to feel just a little too out of this world to you? Try these unique writing prompts targeted for the month of May.
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Easy Mother's Day Gifts: Make a Cupcake Pin CushionA cupcake pin cushion is "sew" sweet and easy to make too. "Bake" these homemade gifts for Mother's Day.
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7 Hot Handmade Crafts for Relay for Life FundraisersAre you on a Relay for Life team raising money for the American Cancer Society? Handmade items are popular fundraisers. Find out which crafts are hot at the Relay for Life.
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5 Fresh Easter Decorating IdeasThe grass can be greener at your Easter dinner party. Try these fresh Easter decorating tips.
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Best Sites for Graduation 2011 Digital ScrapbooksNeed a quick education on digital scrapbooks? Learn here where to find the best digital scrapbooking supplies with a graduation theme including pages, packages, freebies and kits.
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Unique Graduation 2011 Scrapbook IdeasThe pomp and circumstance will soon begin. Get tips for making a unique scrapbook as a graduate gift or to make your own graduation celebration album.
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Teachable Moments: Taking Preschoolers to the ZooGoing to the zoo with preschoolers? Get tips and teaching ideas from an experienced parent, teacher and field trip lover.
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April Bulletin Board Ideas for Math Education MonthAre you looking for math bulletin board ideas to celebrate Math Education Month? Try these 5 fun and educational April elementary bulletin board ideas.
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Teachable Moments: At the Grocery StoreParents are great multi-taskers and the grocery store is must do errand that has many opportunities for learning for young children. Check out this special grocery list and get a buy one get one free on education.
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7 Children's Books About Japan: Talking to Young Children About the EarthquakeYoung children will have many questions about Japan following the news of the earthquake 2011. Children's books on Japan can be a great resource for talking to your kids about Japan and the people of Japan.
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Raising the Bar: Teaching Kids the Best MannersManners matter. Why not raise the bar and go beyond the basics? Try these tips for teaching kids to have the best manners.
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7 Rules for Teaching Kids to Keep a Bathroom OrganizedRoot canal or clean the kids' bathroom? Wait, I am still thinking. Before we can teach kids how to clean a bathroom, we have to teach them how to keep it organized.
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Make it and Take it St. Patrick's Day Party FavorsHaving a St. Patrick's Day party for some lads and lassies? Forget the goody bags. The real pot of gold is having craft centers with DIY St. Patrick's Day crafts.
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Fun Foam Easter Bunny Crafts for Kids"E" is for Easter and easy with these fun Easter crafts for kids.
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Top Graduation Announcements & Invitations from Etsy Shops for 2011How will you announce the big day for your 2011 graduate? Etsy shops have tons of options for graduation party invitations and graduation announcements.
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Journal Writing Prompts for Students for April: Creative Writing Ideas for Home or SchoolA tisket, a tasket, journal prompts for your basket. Do you need some new journal writing prompts for April?
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April Holidays & Celebrations: Lesson Plans and Fun for the ClassroomYou absolutely do not want to miss No Housework Day this April. Learn about many special days in April that offer fun learning opportunities in the classroom.
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Preschool Music Lesson Plans: "I" is for InstrumentsThe curious preschoolers and the bin of musical instruments are all in the room. Want help getting started with music time? These preschool music lesson plans will be music to your ears.
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Free Garden Lesson Plans: "G" is for GardeningThese garden lesson plans are blooming across the curriculum with science, math, reading, art, writing and more. Ready to play in the dirt?
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Can You Lose Weight with Leslie Sansome's Walk Away the Pounds?With the perfect balance of ease and challenge, I was motivated to do Leslie Sansome's Walk Away the Pounds DVD three times a week for a month. I enjoyed the workout but did I lose weight?
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March Bulletin Board IdeasNeed March bulletin board ideas for the elementary classroom? From National Authors Week to welcoming spring, try these fun bulletin board ideas for across the curriculum.
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10 Clever Ways to Reuse Valentine's Day Candy BoxesThere are many ways to go green with those little red candy boxes. Consider reusing and repurposing Valentine's Day candy boxes.
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Repurposing Projects for Earth Day: Plastic Jar Lid Photo CollagesReduce, reuse, recycle, and don't forget to repurpose. This cute Earth Day craft is a fun way to promote eco-friendly thinking.
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Entertaining Children After SurgeryThe surgery is over and now the really hard part begins. How can you entertain a child that can't get out of bed for days or weeks? Experienced mom survived to share her tips.
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Lack of Sleep Correlates to Obesity in ChildrenHappy meals and video games aren't the only monsters in the closet. Late or inconsistent bedtimes are also leading to childhood obesity.
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Washington's Day, or President's Day, Lesson Plans for the Elementary ClassroomPresident's Day? Washington's Day? Washington's Birthday? The third Monday in February seems to have an identity crisis. Whatever you call it, you can get the history, resources and lesson plans for the elementary classroom here.
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Make Valentine Hearts and Heart Bowls from Handmade PaperThese DIY handmade paper hearts and heart bowls are eco-friendly Valentine's Day crafts. It's hard to believe that something so elegant could be so fun and easy to make.
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The Baby Carrot Controversy: Are Baby Carrots Bad for Our Kids?The cuts, the chlorine and the controversy over baby carrots led this mom up and down the trail of the myths, the misleading and the sugar high of baby carrots.
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Favorite African American Children's Book AuthorsYou've heard of Bill Cosby but have you met "Little Bill" from the Little Bill book series? Find out why kids love him. Celebrate Black History month with award winning children's book authors.
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Journal Writing Prompts for Students for MarchNeed unique journal writing prompts? March holidays offer many inspirations and strategically planned writing prompts can help build vocabulary and review important skills.
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February Bulletin Board IdeasNeed February classroom bulletin board ideas? There's more to love in February than Valentine's Day. From polar bears to chocolate, there's plenty of things to learn and display for February.
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Handmade Valentine's Day Gifts for TeachersWant to make an original, handmade gift for a special teacher this Valentine's Day? This blinged out pen is inexpensive and fun to create.
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Stay at Home Moms: Learning to Say NoAre you starting to feel more like a "stay on the go mom" than a "stay at home mom?" Learn when and how to say no.
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Wizard of Oz Birthday Party IdeasYou don't have to go over the rainbow or down the yellow brick to find Dorothy party ideas. Get DIY ideas for Wizard of Oz birthday parties here.
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Family Fun Dinner Ideas: Foods that Start with Letter BAdd some Bling to your family dinners by focusing on foods that start with the letter B. Kids can learn new vocabulary, try new foods and "B" more invested in family dinners.
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The 25th Anniversary of the Challenger Explosion: Remembering Christa McAuliffe in the ClassroomWhere were you on January 28th, 1986? This teacher was a student watching live television in the classroom. Our own science teacher had applied to be the teacher on board the space shuttle Challenger. How can we honor Christa McAuliffe in the classroom?
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Valentine's Day Crafts for Tweens: Heart Pillows & SachetsValentine's Day doesn't have to be all paper hearts and stickers. Try these easy sewing projects that tweens will "heart."
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DIY Valentine's Day Gifts: Easy Handmade Heart PursesGirls will "heart" getting or making these heart purses as gifts. These easy sew handmade purses are adorable.
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February Holidays & Celebrations: Lesson Plans and Fun for the ClassroomFrom Groundhogs to Grapefruits and Presidents to Polar Bears, there are many celebrations in February that can add to the learning in the classroom.
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Valentine's Day Art Project Lesson PlansThese lesson plans for Valentine's Day art projects teach art concepts and techniques while creating fun Valentine's Day art with many applications.
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Family Fun Dinner Ideas: Foods that Start with Letter AWant to create some A plus family time at dinner? Get kids to try new foods and learn new words and food facts by eating your way through the alphabet.
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7 Valentine's Day Crafts Ideas Using Pipe CleanersAre your kids bored with paper hearts? Get their hands and their minds working with these fun Valentine's Day party crafts.
