Green Halloween
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is so much fun to see the little ones dressed as their favorite characters. And let’s face it, who doesn’t …
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The Halloween Candy Battle
How Parents Can Turn the Holiday Haul into a Teachable, Healthy Moment Consumers will spend about $2.6 billion in Halloween candy this fall says a recent …
Halloween Face Paint
Here are some quick and easy ideas for non-toxic face painting if face paint is part of your family’s Halloween costumes, or if you just want to play. …
DIY Holiday Wreaths
Homemade holiday wreaths are beautiful and inexpensive to make. They’re a great excuse to get outside with the family and everyone can help in their …
Halloween Candy Dilemma
The costumes are ready, and the children’s energy is rising! It’s almost time for trick-or-treating! It’s a time to be imaginative and to let go and have …
Make a Maypole
Called Beltane in the Celtic tradition, May 1st is celebrated in many cultures as the beginning of Summer. One of the most endearing May Day traditions is the …
Halloween Hangover
Every Halloween, you marvel at the kaleidoscope of colorful candies your children collect when they go trick-or-treating. While you might assume these sweets …
An April Fool
April Fool’s Day is celebrated in many different countries, but there is no definitive agreement as to its origins. Celebrations have been held throughout …
Valentine Boxes
In grammar school every year we would each make Valentine Boxes for Valentine’s Day. We made them out of shoe boxes, wrapping paper, and stickers. Then …
Halloween Decor
For Earth-friendly Halloween decor, think pumpkins, gourds, unusual vegetables, treasures from the forest, even edible decor. Corey Colwell-Lipson is the …