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The Best & Most Simple Black Raspberry Bars That You’ll Crave All Year Long—Watch Out for Those Thorns!
Man, do I LOVE black raspberries! Tiny and seedy little raspberries were graciously planted by the birds in my hometown in Illinois. This summer, we got the surprise of the year when we were walking in the back of my MIL’s property and found a TON of black raspberry bushes. I think we found a new section of bushes every…
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Moon Activities from Space Camp that are Fun & Easy
This week was Space Camp for us and we did a lot of activities that kept our campers busy and having fun learning a bit about space. The first day of camp was about the moon so we chose two activities to do! One of the activities was an orbiting project so the kids could see how the moon orbits…
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Easy American Fruit Flag Skewers and Fun 4th of July Activities
American fruit flag skewers are a simple, fun, and festive way to celebrate the 4th of July with your kids — especially if you’re looking for a last-minute holiday activity that involves food and a little creativity. I’ll be honest, I’m usually scrambling for ideas right before a holiday hits. The 4th tends to sneak up on me, and between…
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Beach Wine Bottle Decor
I was so excited to get into my creative side a few days ago and make these adorable beach-themed wine bottle decorations. They are so cute and super easy to make. And the best part might be the first step — you must drink the wine before you can do the upcycling craft! 😆 If you’re into long explanations (and…
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Freedom Within Limits — The Idea of Rights, Responsibilities, & Freedoms in Montessori
A common misconception about Montessori classrooms is that students get to run free. That they get to do WhAtEvEr they want to do in the classroom. Many people think that Montessori = Freedom, but it’s not that simple. I am not disagreeing, there is a LOT of freedom in the Montessori classroom at home. The real Montessori way of thinking is…
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How to Make DIY Scrabble Tiles: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
These DIY Scrabble Tiles are a HUGE HIT in my local area. My parents and I worked together to make hundreds of Scrabble tiles for families and friends in the last couple of years. I love seeing these personalized tiles as beautiful wall decor. They brought so many smiles to the people we made them for. Here’s exactly how we…
