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Winter Chapter Books: Read Alouds to Keep You Warm and Toasty

December 8, 2020

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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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by: Erica posted in: Books 29 Comments

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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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday 6 Comments

LEGO Menorah: Have a Creative and Flameless Hanukkah

December 2, 2020

How to make a LEGO menorah for Hanukkah

The other night my youngest son was saying how he was afraid of the fire used to light menorahs. He wanted to be involved in the lighting of the candles, but was too trepidatious. We needed something flameless. Enter this make your own LEGO® menorah! I have seen toddler and preschool menorahs in which the…
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by: Erica posted in: Holiday 1 Comment

Best Nonboard Board Games for Kids and Families

November 29, 2020

Non-board games for families.

It’s not always easy finding a board game the whole family will enjoy. And some people simply groan at the idea of a board game in which players simply move their pawns around a maze towards an elusive goal. I’m calling these games “nonboard board games” and they are terrific choices for kids and families…
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by: Erica posted in: Games, Gift Guides 6 Comments

Funny Christmas Books for Kids

November 25, 2020

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One of the best Christmas traditions is snuggling up with your kids to read books and funny Christmas books will make your family read aloud time extra special. These hilarious Christmas books will make your kids laugh, guffaw, snicker and maybe even snort milk out their nose. Just move the cookies out of the way…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Holiday 2 Comments

Happy Faces Sandwich Coloring Page

November 24, 2020

blank sandwich coloring page with crayons

What’s the easiest meal to whip up for the kids? Why a sandwich, of course! Whether your child loves a classic PB&J, a gourmet brie and pear, or a hearty turkey and cheese, this sandwich coloring page is sure to keep them busy while you act out your daily role as short order cook for…
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Read Aloud Books for Families to Give (and Get) as Gifts

November 23, 2020

family read aloud books book covers

There is nothing better to give your family than the gift of time together. And the best way (IMHO) to spend that time is to gather together for a family reading session. Sure, it’s not always easy to find just the right read aloud book that everyone will love. But that’s why you’ve come to…
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by: Erica posted in: Books 1 Comment

Holiday Picture Books for Interfaith Kids

November 23, 2020

Interfaith picture books for the holidays about celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah.

A growing number of households are interfaith families and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Fortunately, there are some wonderful picture books that reflect that reality and celebrate diversity. But you don’t need to be an interfaith family to enjoy this book list! They can be enjoyed by kids and families of any faith. Picture Books…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Holiday 22 Comments

Cute Christmas Coloring Pages

November 21, 2020

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With Christmas on the horizon, it’s time to start getting in the mood. Kids will love these exclusive Christmas coloring pages from children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg. But these aren’t your ordinary festive holiday coloring pages! No, no, no! Almost all of these free, printable illustrations also double as activities or crafts….
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by: Erica posted in: Coloring Pages, Holiday Leave a Comment

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