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Fantasy Travel Sketchbook: Go anywhere on your own magic carpet.

Fantasy Travel Sketchbook: Go anywhere on your own magic carpet.

[ 2 ] 1.22.2012 |

Wanna get away? You can travel anywhere in the world from your living room rug. Enjoy a fantasy travel sketch workshop with your family. This project can be as simple as drawing a picture of your destination, or as complex as answering every one of the questions below and more!

Travel Sketch MaterielsI asked my six year-old son what city in the world he might like to visit this week and a lively conversation ensued. He enthusiastically chose Jerusalem, which surprised me as I have never heard him mention the city, and delighted me with the suggestion that we look up their currency and train tickets on the web.

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Kidoinfo Top 12 Things To Do During Winter Vacation

Kidoinfo Top 12 Things To Do During Winter Vacation

[ 3 ] 12.16.2011 |

Looking for something to do with your kids during this holiday vacation? Here’s the Kidoinfo Top 12 List of things to do – many are Free and Cheap. Check the Kidoinfo calendar and blog for even more ideas.

1. Play with toys. Pick one from our Top 10 Favorite Toys for Kids. (Free / Cheap)

2. Host a crafternoon. Have kids (and parent) bring a shoebox filled with stickers, magazines, ribbons, rubber stamps, glue sticks and scissors. (Crafty ideas: Make books, paper bead necklaces, collage bookmarks, puppets, treasure box, and more.) (Free / Cheap)

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Taking Chances During Play

Taking Chances During Play

[ 2 ] 12.14.2011 |

It’s a windy but sunny day in early fall, and my son and I slowly approach the gigantic spider web climbing net at Tuckertown Park in South Kingstown. My three year old is the tentative sort, and the conversation goes something like this:

“Come on, Devin. Let’s climb the spider web!”

“No, no, Mommy. I too little.”

“Nah, you’re not too little. You can do it.”

“I too scared, Mommy.”

“What are you scared of?”

“I scared I gonna fall.”

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Join us! Caroling on the East Side and West Side of Providence!!

Join us! Caroling on the East Side and West Side of Providence!!

[ 1 ] 12.5.2011 |

2 nights of Holiday cheer. Different location each night.
Spread warmth and merriment during one of the coldest times of the year. Join us as we joyfully carol through Providence’s West Side and East Side neighborhoods.
Kidoinfo is looking forward to partnering again this year, inviting families to carol through historic streets in Providence’s Armory District on Sunday, December 18th and leading a similar caroling event in the Summit Neighborhood on the East Side on Wednesday, December 21st!

Everyone is invited to this free event, regardless of religious or non-religious beliefs.

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Family Matters: Apple Picking, Recipes + More

Family Matters: Apple Picking, Recipes + More

[ 1 ] 9.16.2011 |

Apple picking is one of our favorite fall traditions. We spend time together outdoors as a family, support local farmers, and learn about how and where real apples grow.

We often combine our trip with a tailgate picnic lunch at the orchard or snack at a nearby café. Once home from apple picking, we sort our bounty; setting aside smaller apples for the lunch box and selecting larger or slightly bruised apples for cooking.

Favorite orchards…

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