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A Treasure Box of Memories and Chicken Bones

Whenever I come home to visit my parents, Mom wants me to help her unload the stuff shes managed to collect in the 37 years theyve lived in their house–stuff that she may need one day. Last Christmas, we tackled her five closets of clothes. It was a cacophony of timeless pieces that Mom couldnt part with; most items Mom would defend by saying, But I never even wore it! That doesn …

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Craft Ideas for Preschool Children

The best part of creating crafts with children is that while kids are simply having fun, they may also be developing their fine motor skills, their visual motor skills, their grapho-motor skills, their attention skills, (reference1) as well as enjoying creating with others. The trick to successful craft projects for preschoolers is that they are simple enough for the child to create, perhaps with some adult assistance, but that they also present a challenge for the child.

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A Mother’s Day Card Kids Can Make

Homemade greeting cards tend to hold more meaning than the fabricated, store-bought variety. Help the children in your life make a special Mother’s Day card for their mom, as she’ll likely treasure the thought, time and love that went into creating the card far more than she would a card pulled off a shelf. Choose an easy design for young children who need your assistance, particularly if you’re helping numerous children make Mother’s Day cards at the same time.

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Creative Toddler Snacks

Make creative toddler snacks that keep his imagination soaring and his body healthy. Healthy snacks can be assembled at home, with ingredients you already have on hand. Combine foods in interesting ways and build snacks into familiar shapes or activities, including a picnic. Toddlers can eat 1,000 to 1,400 calories per day, according to the Nemours Foundation. Making the snacks both healthy and playful will help toddlers get the nutrition they need, and have fun while eating them.