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Homemade Soft Pretzels with Herbs
Herbs are fun to experiment with and we hit a home run with these homemade pretzels. Click here for a printable recipe using no herbs. Makes 16-24 pretzels, several pretzel sticks and a dozen small...
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Roasted Chickpeas – Way Easy and Chock Full of Protein
A crunchy, satisfying snack food that’s got plenty of vitamin B-6, protein and fiber. More often than not, our kids don’t get enough protein to ward off hunger, repair damaged tissues and build new...
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Vertical Seed Starting – Easy, Fun, Saves Space and Money
It’s back to elementary school for some space-saving tips on germinating seeds! No need for fancy seed starting domes, soil or spritzers. This method makes it fun to see how plants grow. In just a few...
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HOW TO Enjoy the Farmers Market with Kids
There are over six thousand farmers markets in the United States according to the U.S.D.A Agriculture Marketing Service. About once a month, we head out to the Farmers Market in Vista, CA. We love the...
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HOW TO Tell the Difference Between Real Gold and Fool’s Gold
“There’s gold in them there hills!” On a recent trip to Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, CA, we got a chance first hand to discover actual gold and learn how to tell the difference between the real deal and...
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Homemade Fossils – MADE EASY!
It’s easy to “mix up some mesozoic” at home or at school! Making homemade fossils is fun and addictive. We’ve got a simple recipe for creating rock-like relics sure to bring out the Paleontologist in...
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Sand Castings Made Simple
Simple crafts provide us precious moments of tranquility and excitement – there’s nothing else to do but MAKE and ENJOY. Our best experiences with sand castings happen when we don’t get too fussy. All...
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Themed Fruit Salads – A Simple Way to Celebrate any Special Day
Some of the best birthday and father’s days end up being the most simple. Instead of buying him gadgets and trinkets to store on the shelf we executed an idea from one of the kids: “Let’s each make a...
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Dinosaur Math Word Problems for 2nd Grader
If you like to play school or home school your children, customizing some of the worksheets can make a lesson FUN! Incorporate their interests and hobbies and by all means add a bit of humor to it all!...
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5 Simple Steps to Candy Grapefruit Peel
To candy orange, lemon and grapefruit peel, the trick is to boil the peels first to remove bitterness. This step is critical to create yummy, gourmet, bittersweet slivers. You’ll need: 4-5 grapefruits...
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