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I love doing art projects with kids -- they don't get caught up in how you're

Who Needs a Canvas?

I love doing art projects with kids — they don’t get caught up in how you’re “supposed” to do art. Kids know that there is no “right” and “wrong” when it comes to art. There are techniques, experimentation and creativity.  (=
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Recipes for Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust and delicious Tomato Basil Pizza.

Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust

This crust takes more time than our Super Easy Pizza Dough Recipe, but the taste is definitely worth the wait! (= Whole Wheat Multigrain Pizza Crust Prep & Raise Time approximately 40 minutes, 30 minutes for raising Bake Pizza at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. 1 cup warm
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The Trick to Getting a Break From Toddler Board Games Without Making Your Kiddo Sad

The Trick to Getting a Break From Toddler Board Games Without Making Your Kiddo Sad

I’m going to tell you a trick to get a break from board games that I figured out when my youngest was little and in love with Candyland. But, before I do, let me say that I’ve played numerous, endless games of Candyland (and all other sorts of games) with my kids, and I still do.
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The perfect way to wrap Princess Dresses (=

I found my new favorite way to wrap Princess Dresses! Just sew up a matching garment bag to hang it in – and this shimmery blue works perfect for a Cinderella dress! (= Bonus: The “wrapping” will protect the dress when it travels. (=
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Whole Grain Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes. Makes approximately 24 muffins   Mix together well: 6 very ripe bananas 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla Add in: 6 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 cup coconut oil, liquid (Note: Coconut oil varies between liquid and solid state depending on the
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Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (= www.ShenaLeonard.com: Messy Table, Creative House

Classroom Reading Pillows: Monsters, Turtles, Harry Potter and More (=

We are currently working on the Reading Pillows for Cabot’s classroom this fall, so I thought it was the perfect time to share some of the pillows we’ve done for the boys’ classrooms in the past. (= The first couple of years we only did Funny Monster Faces, but
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Here's a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo's classroom this fall

Sneak Peek — Minion Reading Pillows

Here’s a Sneak Peek at some of the Reading Pillows we are doing for the kiddo’s classroom this fall. (=
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A couple of years ago I accidentally stumbled upon the perfect cure for my kids’ fighting. I can’t guarantee that it will work for your kids too, but it works SO well for mine that I figure it’s worth a shot with any kids. (=

My Trick to Stop the Kids’ Fighting

A couple of years ago I accidentally stumbled upon the perfect cure for my kids’ fighting. I can’t guarantee that it will work for your kids too, but it works SO well for mine that I figure it’s worth a shot with any kids. (= Whenever the kids are fighting I simply pull out
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Spice Drawer Organization. (=

Spice Drawer Organization

A few years ago I put my youngest in charge of organizing the Spice Drawer — and he does an awesome job! He labels the tops of the spices and arranges them for me. He learns a lot about spices this way, and it was good writing practice when he was little. Not to mention, he
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