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Chance to win $1,000! T & I made popsicles as part of a challenge for his summer workbook, a moment where your kid has so much fun they don't realize it's about learning. Check out full post (https://t.co/KpjJ8fHCXV) for deets on how to win @Education_com Little Learners contest!

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We're getting in the mood for all things green and #StPatricksDay around here, thanks to #vegan kiwi lollipops care of @parentsmagazine, and a fantastic St Paddy themed word tracer from @Education_com Erin go bragh! How will you celebrate? #joyfulparenting https://t.co/BjqgBEtEr5

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We started the day on a loving note with your heart-y sandwiches @RangerRickMags! Thanks for getting our #ValentinesDay2019 off to a great start! Best part was tinting #vegan @daiyafoods cream cheese pink; it looked like frosting yum https://t.co/1dHn6CsmbB #joyfulparent #hearts

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You got my 4 yo writing poetry, thanks @RaddishKids and his #ValentinesDay2019 poems made me grin: "Rudolph's nose is red, a snake is blue., sprinkles are sweet..." https://t.co/9Ls9FB5TJC Check out link for version #2. Plus we liked learning to sign 'I love you' #joyfulparenting

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We were a bit confused by the name of the Mechanical Sweeper crate, @kiwico_inc but once we learned it was about baleen whales, 4 yo and I had a blast! He played with his "sweeper" for hours. Cute watercolor art project, too! https://t.co/9Ls9FB5TJC #joyfulparenting #STEM #whales

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Whoops @parentsmagazine! What was supposed to be a double-layer cake fell apart, but thinking quickly, we still made a sprinkle-of-love cake to celebrate #ValentinesDay: https://t.co/Jexjy8PpO9 One layer turned out to be just as sweet & a great way to share the love #joyfulparent

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Landmarks were an advanced social studies concept for 4 yo but so glad we did this lesson @RaddishKids! https://t.co/s72pSpQuLB Loved learning abt Eiffel tower in conjunction w/ #french #cupcake dessert: https://t.co/vSmotivZFw & explored close to home. Postcard coming your way!

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Phew, we're ready for Valentine's Day for the whole class @parentsmagazine thanks to your punny #ValentinesDay suggestions! 4 yo loved making "tacos" & esd do proud: https://t.co/DiCuMFUJym These were great followup to last year's bookmarks: https://t.co/dzFwHyObw4) #joyfulparent

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We tweaked your recipe for #goulash slightly @parentsmagazine to make it #vegan and adapt it to what was in our pantry: https://t.co/ZcIJvYmB1h 4yo gobbled it up and he's not normally a pasta eater. We can't wait to try the other intl. takes on noodles next! #joyfulparent #pasta

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Superbowl game is on everybody! Me & my 4 year old made the Cheesy Spinach Dip & Chips that @RaddishKids suggested with a few vegan tweaks - it's bubbly and yummy, and we can't wait to serve it to a crowd! https://t.co/R2Gnw8oXEV #joyfulparent #superbowl #vegan #gorams #snacktime

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This simple DIY body paint is so easy & fun to make w/ kids at home. It's perfect for painting yourself just like your favorite #superhero! https://t.co/7P39uchWGu So proud of my boy painting right on himself, after years of hating face paint #superman #joyfulparenting #facepaint

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Want to discourage kids from drinking sugary sodas? They might be more inclined after seeing discoloration in this quirky soda/tooth experiment: https://t.co/Z1PKJlwovi Had great #STEM fun w/ this. If we do drink the occasional soda, don't worry it's #vegan @Zevia! #joyfulparent

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My 3-month-old is actually starting to have a routine, now that "fourth tri" is done @happiestbaby! Check out my posts on our day routine (https://t.co/4D2t9qksI4) & nighttime one (https://t.co/hWdiUvpdpL). We're incorporating #babysign too, @signingtime (https://t.co/3iFUbK2mgd)

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We loved the bonus bites recipe for Gingerbread Pancakes @RaddishKids! Not only did we whip up a batch, but we also had fun exploring ginger & presenting a jar of the recipe to a friend: https://t.co/xa4T953xon The spices sure help warm up a #PolarVortex morning! #joyfulparenting

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Ok so pretend cocoa didn't *really* warm us up during the #PolarVortex @Highlights High Five but we sure had fun making this hot chocolate craft & indulging in imaginative play. Thanks for a way to keep busy on a frigid day https://t.co/p3eBt2xgEl #joyfulparenting #winter #craft

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Yum! These butternut Squash & pesto calzones are sure to warm up the whole family after a cold winter's day. This is a nice entree to beat the #PolarVortex2019 Tweaked it from @parentsmagazine slightly to make it #vegan w/ a few easy changes: https://t.co/Dx7HXIWSeg #joyfulparent

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The latest set of activities for a two-month old: connecting w/ classical music; eliciting first real giggles; practicing hand control, & learning all abt body parts. Read more about it all: https://t.co/qy9tSygDE1 Even did some #bujo to track her schedule, as she turns 3 months!

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This Haircut Doll craft is great on so many levels - it's an art project to put together; fine motor skill practice for #preschool; a way to encourage imaginative play; and a way to ease fears about a trip to the hair salon: https://t.co/yl8rBQe1r2 #joyfulparenting #haircut #yarn

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My 4 year old had great fun as always w/ his Early Explorer pack, this time w/ the Music package @littlepassports. There were suggestions for fun that included the whole family & we capped things off w/ a trip to a @LaurieBerkner concert! https://t.co/0mZG1CgQ9D #joyfulparenting

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In case you missed what we've been up to this week, activities for a 2 month old included joining a local parent group; making instruments; building w/ blocks; watching mobiles; stepping up our tummy time; & lots of fingerplay action. Check it all out here https://t.co/Qwp2QVLInj