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grow it! egg carton garden

grow it! egg carton garden

Celebrate spring and the environment with an egg carton garden. It’s easy, educational and it’s good for Mother Earth. Love your mama!
{And it’s a great keep ‘em busy spring break activity!}
egg carton garden materials

egg carton – the biodegradable kind
dirt
seeds

egg carton garden instructions

Step 1
This part is optional. Take a pair of scissors and cut off the [...]

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mess-free decorating! easter egg felt board

mess-free decorating! easter egg felt board

Easter eggs are fun to decorate, sure. But once they’re dyed, you’re pretty much done. Let’s kick up the Easter Egg experience with a felt board that lets kids decorate their eggs again and again and again—mess free!
Easter Egg Felt Board Materials:

wooden board
piece of felt large enough to cover board
staple gun or glue
scissors
colorful pieces of [...]

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the art of table etiquette + diy napkins

the art of table etiquette + diy napkins

Teaching kids table manners can be frustrating for us parents. For kids, it can be downright boring. The trick? Get kids involved and give them a sense of ownership to make lessons easier for everyone. You can start with these super cute napkins kids can make themselves. They’d even make Miss Emily Post smile. Reservedly, [...]

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science + play: static electricity game

science + play: static electricity game

It’s a science experiment. It’s a game. It’s both! Need a fun and easy indoor activity this winter? Try this Static Electricity game that doubles as a science lesson.
Materials You Will Need:
Balloon
Paper
Scissors
Dryer sheet (optional)
How to Play:

Cut paper into small squares
Blow up the balloon. Rub it on your head.
Try to pick up as many pieces [...]

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kiddie mocktails: 5 fun ways to ring in the new year!

kiddie mocktails: 5 fun ways to ring in the new year!

Start 2013 with a toast! Parents and kids alike will enjoy lifting up a glass of one of these non-alcoholic drinks to ring the new year. We’ve got five fam-friendly favorites — and you probably have many of the ingredients in your fridge or pantry. For more ideas for NYE celebrations, see our New Year’s [...]

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celebrate new year’s eve ‘around the world’

celebrate new year’s eve ‘around the world’

The first place to ring in 2013? Christmas Island. The last? America Samoa. Between that first stroke of midnight and the last, there’s a whole world celebrating.
Curious how other countries celebrate the New Year? We asked a few of our friends from around the world what they do and put together a list of traditions—from [...]

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make your own balloon car… and watch it go!

make your own balloon car… and watch it go!

On April 28 and 29, thousands of kids, teens, teachers and families will gather in Washington DC for the National Science and Engineering festival. This is not your average science fair. This is a hands-on, get in there and experiment science fair.
To get into the spirit, we put together a super fun science and engineering [...]

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spring break staycation in charm city

spring break staycation in charm city

It’s not possible for everyone to get away during spring break. Luckily, we live in a great area for staycationing and day tripping galore. Here are some staycation activities to please the Nature Lovers, Art Aficionados, History Buffs, and Entertainment Fans on your list:
Nature Lovers

On Monday visit Irvine Nature Center for Bird Behavior Bingo. Learn [...]

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around charm city

Jun
20
Thu
9:00 am Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Self-Guided Geocaching Trail @ Irvine Nature Center
Jun 20 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 am
Come check out Irvine’s geocaching trail, created with help from the Ranger Rick and the National Wildlife Federation! Bring your own GPS or members can [...]
10:00 am Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Tiny Tinkerers @ Maryland Science Center
Jun 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
An exciting exploration time designed for younger children and their adult caregivers. Enjoy the Kids Room’s Discovery Space completely field trip free until 11:00 AM. [...]
4:00 pm Good Life Thursdays Farmers Market @ Boordy Vineyards
Good Life Thursdays Farmers Market @ Boordy Vineyards
Jun 20 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Head to Boordy Vineyards on Thursday nights for a Sustainable Happy Hour featuring local and organic products, dinner, wine and music – all the makings [...]
5:00 pm Ride Around the Lake @ Lake Montebello
Ride Around the Lake @ Lake Montebello
Jun 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy a ride around Lake Montebello every Thursday evening through the summer. Adult and children’s bikes and helmets are available. You must have photo ID [...]
Jun
21
Fri
6:30 am Summer Solstice Sun Salutation Celebration @ American Visionary Art Museum
Summer Solstice Sun Salutation C… @ American Visionary Art Museum
Jun 21 @ 6:30 am – 7:30 am
By the dawn’s early light, in celebration of Charm City as the birthplace of our National Anthem, join with thousands around the world to welcome [...]

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