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Martin Luther King, Jr. Books for Kids

January 11, 2021

Collage of Martin Luther King books for kids

Strengthen your child’s knowledge of history, civil rights and the values of perseverance and equality by celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a stack of children’s books. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day lands on the third Monday in January, but include these books in your reading all year long. These Martin Luther King, Jr….
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A Year of Family Audiobooks

December 21, 2020

collage of audiobook covers

Whether you need an audiobook for a family road trip, or because your voice has gone hoarse, of just for the drama of it all, audiobooks are the greatest thing to happen to the book world since the printing press. (When I said “drama of it all,” I didn’t exaggerate.) So why not make a…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 8 Comments

Favorite Winter Craft: Ice Wreaths

December 18, 2020

ice wreath with pine needles and red ribbon

Making ice wreaths to adorn the outside of our home has become one of my favorite winter crafts, perhaps second only to my obsession with cutting paper snowflakes. A pretty winter ice wreath goes a long way to sprucing up an ugly fire escape, but will look equally wonderful hanging from a tree, porch or…
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday, Nature 11 Comments

Snow Day Activities that Make the Best Memories!

December 17, 2020

snow on branches

It’s a snow day! The kids are excited, but the real question is… what are some fun things to do on a snow day? Snow day activities for kids need to include ideas to burn off energy indoors, quiet time to give parents a break, a few outdoor activities just in case the weather cooperates,…
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Winter Poems for Kids and a Calming Afternoon

December 16, 2020

Winter poems for children book in snow

When the weather turns frosty there is nothing more cozy than reading winter poems. Perhaps poetry tea time is a tradition in your house, or maybe you just want to try something new. Put on a pot of hot chocolate, break out the marshmallows and read snowy winter poetry, perfect for sharing with children. Included…
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by: Erica posted in: Literacy 1 Comment

How to Play Garbage Card Game

December 11, 2020

Arrangement of cards for garbage card game

Don’t you just love it when games have bizarre names? First we shared the Drop Dead dice game, then it was Pig dice, and now it’s time to introduce you to Garbage, an easy card game for kids and families! Garbage, despite its name, is a game you’ll want to play again and again. It…
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Game of the Month: Cobra Paw

December 10, 2020

cobra paw tile game

Looking to add something new to your game collection but want something off the beaten path? Try Cobra Paw, a tile snatching game! A tile snatching game, you say? What in the world is that? Think of it as a merging of Qwirkle, Dominoes, and Slapjack. Sounds crazy, right? Note: this post contains affiliate links…
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Winter Chapter Books: Read Alouds to Keep You Warm and Toasty

December 8, 2020

winter chapter books book cover collage

Winter themed chapter books make perfect family read alouds for cold weather days. Families with children of all ages will love this list of books that evoke snowy, frosty landscapes. So after your come inside from a fun day of sledding and skating, make some hot cocoa, snuggle up with the kids and enjoy some…
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What to Do With Paper Snowflakes

December 6, 2020

What to do with paper snowflakes when you have made more than you can handle.

I have a small problem. It happens every year. I start to make paper snowflakes. And I can’t stop! I have piles of paper snowflakes. It’s like a paper snow storm in here. It’s a little crazy. Sort of like me. What do I do with this paper blizzard? I need a plan of action….
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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts 2 Comments

Easy Swedish Christmas Craft for Kids

December 3, 2020

Easy Swedish Christmas ornament craft.

All my life I have adored Swedish Christmas crafts and traditions, and woven paper heart ornaments have always graced our trees.  Making a proper woven heart ornament is not an easy task for little fingers still working on developing their fine motor skills. So instead, inspired by our very favorite Christmas picture book, we made…
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