These Snow Play Activities are perfect for preschool-age children. Two nights ago, Lydia (age 4) goes “Mommy, I want to go on a real plane so we can fly somewhere that has snow.” Well… on a teacher’s salary, I don’t think we’ll be flying anyone anywhere snowy anytime soon, but we can make our own snow at home…right? I found…
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Make this fun Christmas Christmas Craft: Gingerbread M&Ms Ornaments I’m used to cooking with all different kinds of ingredients…but a craft with candy? That was a fun challenge! M&Ms has created a new flavor – Gingerbread – to make this craft. I grabbed a bag and started to brainstorm. I remembered making some holiday ornaments with cinnamon last year, and…
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With 8 nights of Chanukah (Hanukkah), I figured 8 Chanukah crafts would be perfect! All of these menorah crafts are great for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-age children. I was having a hard time thinking of creative ideas on my own, so I searched Pinterest to find some awesome crafts to share. Let me know if you make any of these…
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On our recent mini-trip to Northern Florida, I was inspired by the colder weather (which was, of course, a low of 48 degrees) to drink hot cocoa. In South Florida, there’s rarely an occasion to drink a warm drink, especially for someone like me who doesn’t drink coffee or tea…but who could resist a scrumptious, creamy cup of hot cocoa?…
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When I was a child, my dad and I spent time together, just the two of us, because he shared one of his favorite hobbies with me — shopping for used goods. We went to flea markets, thrift stores, antique sales, etc. together on the weekends. I collected coins in elementary school and stamps in middle school. I still have…
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