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Getting Your Kids Involved In The Garden

Growing your own food has not only nutritional benefits for your family, but a pleathera of life lessons, and amazement for young children.  Planting our own seeds and growing a garden is a family affair.  It provides us with wonderful healthy produce all summer long, as well as enough to can for the winter.  The kids benefit in so many ways from being a part of the gardening process from start to finish.

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Great Travel Snack For Kids – Bite Sized Sandwich Crackers

Here is a great way to make your own “Lunchables” style sandwich crackers for your kiddos.  They are quick and easy and a great option if you are traveling with your kids.  Cut your favorite meats and cheeses into bite sized shapes and pair them with some bite sized pretzel crackers for a tasty snack or filling lunch on the go.

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Ice Cream Cone Marshmallow Treats

Need a treat that’s fun and easy?  These  little ice cream cone marshmallow treats are simple to make and so much fun for kids of all ages.  They are great for parties, school snacks, holidays, or just for fun to get your kids in the kitchen with you.  Sprinkles and food coloring can make these non-ice cream ice cream treats fit any party theme.

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Let The Kids Write On Any Window With Dry Erase Markers For Hours Of Fun

Did you know that you can write on windows with dry erase markers and then easily wipe it off?  This is one of my kids absolute favorite things to do indoors, and it keeps them busy for hours!  All you need are dry erase markers and a window or mirror in your home.

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Gift Basket For Kids Who Love To Cook

My little lady loves to help me in the kitchen.  Every time I am cooking she is right there next to me with her chair pulled up to the counter, ready to help.  When her birthday rolled around this year I thought I would give her a little basket filled with all of her own cooking utensils and aprons.  I love that she is so excited to be a part of making meals and think this is the perfect gift for any little one that is interesting in cooking or baking.

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Ice Cream Birthday Party

An ice cream themed birthday party is fun for kids of any age, and adults too!  Putting together a party filled with all things ice cream is simple because items are readily available all year round.  Your whole family will be screaming for ice cream.  What kid wouldn’t love it?  It is the perfect theme to celebrate a special birthday!

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13 Family Friendly Things To Make, Eat And Do For Valentines Day From A Spotted Pony

Valentines Day has arrived! 

Love can never be taught for it is to be learned; love can never be bought for it is to be given; love can never be kept for it is to be free; love can never be old for it lives to last a lifetime.
-Anonymous

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Last Minute Valentines That You Can Get At The Grocery Store

Valentines Day is right around the corner.  Are you ready?  Why not make someone’s day extra special with a simple treat that you can pick up at the grocery store.  Pick up something that you know they will love and add a tag with a sweet phrase.  You can create an instant valentine for anyone who is special to you.

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