Paper Bag Tree ( with thanks to Washington Parent Magazine)
one piece of construction paper brown paper bag red, orange and yellow tissue paper scissors and glue Cut the bag open along the side, then cut out 4 strips that are 3 inches wide and are as long as the bag. Tightly twist each of the 4 strips. Gather the 4 strips together in a Read More
A Halloween Craft for All Ages
Cotton Ball Ghosts Here is a fun Halloween project for kids of all ages! You’ll need… – Black construction paper – Cotton balls – Craft glue – Chalk – Buttons To make… Draw ghost on construction paper with chalk. Paint glue on entire ghost shape. Pull cotton balls apart to make Read More
Making Apple Butter ( With thanks to Washington Parent Magazine)
Needed: 3 pounds of apples, ( about *) Gala, Honeycrisp or Braeburn, one cup of apple cider, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. Cook the apples in a large covered pot after cutting them into one inch cubes. Add cider, 1/2 of the sugar, and cook over high Read More
Celebrate the 4th of July
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4th of July ideas for kids
How to Make Ice Cream
1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbl sugar 4 cups crushed ice 4 tbl salt 2 qt size Ziploc freezer bag 1 gallon size Ziploc freezer bag 1 hand towel or gloves to keep your fingers from freezing Mix milk, vanilla and sugar together in of one the quart bags. Seal tightly, allowing as Read More
AuPairs at Marine Barracks Friday Parade
Mothers Day Ideas
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AuPair in America Regional Cultural Fair
On Saturday, April 5, from 1-3pm, interested families in our area are invited to come and celebrate the cultures of 35 different countries with kids’ activities, performances, visual displays and a cultural parade. Join us at The Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812. Read More