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Coloring Rice Green for a Springtime Display

by Marie

As I’m itching for Spring, we’re coloring our rice green today, helping to represent green grass. My own grass is now turning from brown to green and I think this Spring project is going to give it a boost. Let’s all say it together, “Stay out SUN!”

Supplies for Coloring Rice:

dry white rice – any kind
rubbing [...]

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Kid’s Crafts for Easter

by Marie

Here’s a few fun Easter kid’s crafts and yummy treats we’ve made in the past. They’ll be sure to help you celebrate this Springtime holiday!
Crushed Egg Shell Art
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Growing Easter Grass in Egg Carton Baskets
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Marshmallow Easter Bunny Treat
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Teaching the Meaning of Easter
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Stuffed Fabric Easter Egg

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How to Grow Your Own Wheatgrass

by Marie

We’ve grown regular grass before, but this year I wanted to try my hand at wheatgrass. It was very easy to grow, needing only a few supplies. Wheatgrass is known for nutritional benefits, but with this beautiful green color, it’s also a perfect Spring display.

Supplies for Growing Wheatgrass:

hard red winter wheat (found in most health [...]

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Little Lucky Leprechaun Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day

by Marie

We’ve had a few little leprechauns make their way to our house over the years. Here’s just a few of the tricky things they’ve been up to!
Craft Your Own Pot of Gold
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Crafty Leprechaun Ears
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Lucky Leprechaun Feet
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Everything’s Turning Green
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Making a Rainbow Connection

by Marie

We’re making more rainbows today. This is a great activity to do with the kids, helping them to see that when colors are mixed, they make something new.

Supplies for Milky Rainbows:

Milk or water – If you don’t feel comfortable drinking milk with food coloring, you can use milk that’s past it’s date OR you can [...]

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Romping Around with Rainbow Ribbon Rings

by Marie

We read this fun colorful book called, What Makes a Rainbow, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and the coming of Spring. This is a fun story showing how colors come together to make a rainbow. My daughter loves to turn each page and watch as the rainbow gets bigger and bigger with each [...]

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Spring Bling for Straws

by Marie

I’ve asked Chrissie from Flip Flops & Applesauce (one of my favorite creative blogs) to share a kids craft with us. Even though we are still in February, I love that this post is getting us ready for Spring. But these cute straw buddies would be darling anytime of the year.
Chrissie:
As a parent, it’s [...]

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