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Craft Posts

Aquarelle Monet review: an easy way to introduce kids to watercolors and Monet

An Easy Way to Introduce Watercolors and Monet

Easy First Sewing Projects for Kids

Educational Activities

After School Fun for Kids: Classic Games for Young Children

Teach Kids to Design and Sew Stuffed Toys Based on Drawings

Art and Snow! Surviving winter with young children

Gingerbread themed learning activities for kids

Gingerbread House Glyph Activity for Kids

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Family Travel

What to see in Edinburgh Castle - tips for visiting with kids!

In Edinburgh with Kids? You Need to See Edinburgh Castle

This holiday season, take advantage of your family time and vacation to one of these amazing U.S. East Coast family destination cities for this winter. #familytravel #EastCoast #travelblogger #travelwithkids

Favorite U.S. East Coast Family Destinations for Winter

Transporting Kids with the Taga Bike

Parenting Posts

Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Tutorials

Weighted Blanket Weight: How Much Should a Weighted Blanket Weigh?

Burlap Birthday Banner Tutorial

Easy Cloth Napkins Sewing Tutorial

Color-me heart valentine sewing tutorial

Color-me Heart Valentines Sewing Tutorial

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