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Yesterday at 02:42 PM

Outdoor Games and Track Day

by Lauri Griffin

Today was the annual Track Day at our elementary school. I will admit to grumbling just a little bit before I went. With only ten days left of school, I didn't feel like giving up my last free Thursday. And I've been to so many track days over the years, they've lost a little charm.

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Yesterday at 01:10 PM

Options for Summer Fun

by Lauri Griffin

My children have ten days left of school. Sometimes by this time of year, I am tired of the routine of mornings, homework, and packing lunches and am ready for school to be over. This year isn't one of those years. Summer has really snuck up on me.

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05 May 2008 03:52 PM

Dress Up Play for Boys

by Lauri Griffin

Dress up boxes for little girls are easy to put together, but what can you do for little boys? Boys like to put on different clothes and have fun pretending too. I thought I'd share some of the things that have been in our costume box. Hats are fun and easy.

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04 May 2008 06:10 PM

Papel Picado - Cinco de Mayo Project

by Lauri Griffin

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May). You can read more about this historic holiday in our families.com forums and in this interview with Don Miles author of a book about history behind this day. And here are some recipe suggestions for celebrating further.

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03 May 2008 05:27 PM

Spring Projects for Preschoolers

by Lauri Griffin

Even here in Colorado, we are finally seeing some spring colors! Here's a few classic preschool and kindergarten art projects to welcome those spring blooms. For a blooming 3-d tree branch either paint or draw a large tree branch on some paper. Glue on a few green paper leaves.

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27 Apr 2008 03:51 PM

Planning a Pooh Bear Birthday Party

by Lauri Griffin

Being big Winnie the Pooh fans around here, we have thrown several "silly old bear" themed parties. Because there is so much Pooh related stuff out there, it is an easy party to put together. You won't have any trouble finding Pooh plates, Pooh shaped cake pans, or even Pooh piñatas.

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27 Apr 2008 03:50 PM

Games to Play at a Pooh Bear Party

by Lauri Griffin

Here are some games to play at your Pooh Bear Party! For a fun game, that is harder than it sounds, try to throw "bees" into a honey pot. The bees can be any decent sized candy. We used miniature Hersey candy bars.

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25 Apr 2008 11:01 AM

Webkinz Toys and Extravaganza

by Lauri Griffin

This weekend is the Webkinz Extravaganza celebrating the third anniversary of the Webkinz toys. If you aren't familiar with these stuffed animal toys that come with a code for online playing, you can read my earlier review here.

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23 Apr 2008 12:47 PM

Button Flowers

by Lauri Griffin

I love this craft. It's very simple, and yet beautiful in a quirky, vintage way. They kind of remind me a Dr. Seuss looking plant. To make your own, all you need are some buttons of varying sizes, wire, and some wire cutters.

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21 Apr 2008 06:08 PM

Week in Review - Fun

by Lauri Griffin

Are you ready for Earth Day. Find some great ideas and links at Earth Day 2008. Sometimes nothing beats a walk for occupying a preschooler and even turning those terrible moods around. Read about some ideas for making your walks more fun and even educational in Walking Fun for Preschoolers.

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