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Easter Macaroons

- Photo by Sera Petras Can you believe how beautiful these macaroons are? These would make an amazing healthy Easter Treat. They were originally made for Christmas, but I think they are Holiday universal. You could add a little candy egg to make it look like a nest to Easter them up! They were originally posted […]

Earth Day 2019

- Earth day is April 22 this year! We have some fun and simple ideas to celebrate and raise awareness this year. This post contains affiliate links.  Nature Walk Bingo Try this fun Nature Walk Bingo. Take a walk in a park or even your neighborhood and the first to get three in a row wins! […]

Super Fun Easter Activities

- Easter is less than a month away! EEK. Are you ready? Is the Easter Bunny ready? We are lovers of all things holiday – especially Easter. We created these super fun, kid approved Easter activities that I want to share with you. Holiday printables are a constant struggle. I struggle at each one because there […]

How to Reduce Plastic and Some Alternatives for Recycling While Local Services are Terminated

- Lately, there has been a lot of talk on social media and in the local media about plastic recycling. Unfortunately, it seems that the company all of our local recycling programs use is discontinuing their plastics recycling services. Like you, our families are also struggling with finding ways to reduce plastic consumption as well as […]

Stay-Cation Ideas for Spring Break

- Looking for some fun ideas for Spring Break? Here are some stay-cation and day trip ideas to help you survive the week. Virginia Safari Park – Natural Bridge The Virginia Safari Park is a great way to spend a day. And, if you haven’t been, you definitely should! This week they are open from 9 […]

Super Easy and Fun St. Patty’s Day Treats

- This post may contain affiliate links.  Looking for the perfect St. Patty’s Day treat for your kiddo? These are simple and fun. If you’ve ever made the classic rice cereal treat, then you can make these too. I love making cereal treats and cutting them into fun shapes. I have one drawer in my fairly […]

Complete List of Easter Egg Hunts in the Valley

- We’ve pulled together as many Easter activities as we could find! Whatever you’re looking for – you’ll find it here. Click on the event to learn more! To see a complete list with details included visit our Event Page here. March 29-30, 9AM-6PM & March 31, 12PM-5PM – Open House and Easter Egg Hunt – […]

Miss the Summer Camp & Early Childhood Fair? Don’t Despair!

-     If you missed out on the fun at the Summer Camp and Early Childhood Ed. Fair, you’re in luck! Here are details from each camp and program that participated, including type of camp, ages, dates and registration details. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS FROM THE SUMMER CAMPS  THEMSELVES!!     Blue Ridge Children’s Museum […]

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