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Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

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Craft Posts

Art: Experimenting with new materials

Thankful Hands Thanksgiving Craft

Mermaid Cake

Pen and Paper: Recent Creations

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Educational Activities

Story Time

Pedi-Ed: Helping Children Understand Medical Conditions and Procedures

Pediatric Patient Education Videos for Medical Conditions and Procedures

As you tour Scotland's capital city you'll notice people posing in front of a statue of a small dog. Learn the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the small hero behind this Edinburgh dog statue.

Wondering About that Edinburgh Dog Statue? The Story of Greyfriars Bobby

Math of Fred books are a wonderful way to teach kids to love math!

Learning about Math with Life of Fred

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Family Travel

Taga: The Bike That’s a Stroller!

Walking the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk in Hyde Park London

Hyde Park London With Kids: Travelogue Week 6

Steall Falls and other sites to visit in Scotland with kids

From Edinburgh to Vienna to the West Scottish Highlands – 2018 Travelogue Week 3

Keep Kids Learning on the Road with Travel Journals

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Parenting Posts

11 Things About Me

Vegetarian Lasagna

Crafts from Christmases Past

Toddler Friendly April Fool’s Day

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Tutorials

Easy Sew DIY Knight Costume with a No-Sew Knight Costume Option!

How to Make DIY Interlocking Building Blocks

3D Paper Christmas Tree Paper Craft Tutorial with Printable

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

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Turkey Gobble Thanksgiving Science for Kids

Turkey in Disguise Thanksgiving Craft for Kids

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Craft Posts

Art: Experimenting with new materials

Thankful Hands Thanksgiving Craft

Mermaid Cake

Pen and Paper: Recent Creations

Educational Activities

Story Time

Pediatric Patient Education Videos for Medical Conditions and Procedures

Wondering About that Edinburgh Dog Statue? The Story of Greyfriars Bobby

Learning about Math with Life of Fred

Family Travel

Taga: The Bike That’s a Stroller!

Hyde Park London With Kids: Travelogue Week 6

From Edinburgh to Vienna to the West Scottish Highlands – 2018 Travelogue Week 3

Keep Kids Learning on the Road with Travel Journals

Parenting Posts

11 Things About Me

Vegetarian Lasagna

Crafts from Christmases Past

Toddler Friendly April Fool’s Day

Tutorials

Easy Sew DIY Knight Costume with a No-Sew Knight Costume Option!

How to Make DIY Interlocking Building Blocks

3D Paper Christmas Tree Paper Craft Tutorial with Printable

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