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Wreath Bird Feeder

Wreath Bird Feeder

Posted by on Dec 20, 2013 in Christmas Activities, Gift Ideas, Picture Book Activities, Winter Activities, Winter Picture Book Activities | 0 comments

We were browsing at our local farmer’s market last weekend, when I came across a vendor selling winter bird feeders in the shapes of stockings, wreaths, and other festive  motifs. They reminded me of the spring bird feeders M and I made over a year ago, and I thought to myself, I could totally make those! So, a few days later, we did :).

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The Mitten and The Mitten Tree Activities

The Mitten and The Mitten Tree Activities

Posted by on Dec 14, 2013 in Christmas Activities, Gift Ideas, Handprint / Footprint Crafts, Literacy Activities, Picture Book Activities, Salt Dough Crafts, Winter Activities, Winter Picture Book Activities | 16 comments

I wanted the boys to make some handprint mitten ornaments to give as personalized gifts to their grandparents. The Mitten Tree, by Candace Christiansen, and The Mitten, by Jan Brett were the perfect books to accompany our project!

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