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Farm Animal Activities for Kids: Lessons and Crafts

May 13, 2019April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment Crafts

If you’re looking for farm animal activities, check out this list of lessons, crafts and more. Living in Vermont, my kids have always been very aware of farms and farm animals. We have cows, chickens, sheep and more all within walking distance because we’re in a rural area. So, we’ve visited quite a few times […]

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Playmobil DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Lucky’s Happy Home

November 2, 2018April 9, 2022 ellen Leave a comment toys
Playmobil DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Lucky's Happy Home

If you have a horse lover on your gift list this year, they are going to love the Playmobil DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Lucky’s Happy Home. Spirit Riding Free is an animated television series by DreamWorks Animation that is about a girl named Lucky and the bond she has with the wild horse, Spirit. You […]

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Back to School with Lonely Planet Kids Worlds Strangest Books

August 6, 2018August 6, 2018 ellen Books
Spider-tailed horned viper

It’s back to school time already for many families and Lonely Planet Books has an all-new series to get kids excited for learning. I’ve always encouraged my kids to learn more about the physical world about them. Places, people, and creatures can be fascinating topics to learn about especially when you’re using a fun series […]

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The Animal Book by Lonely Planet Kids

December 12, 2017April 9, 2022 ellen 2 Comments Books
The Animal Book by Lonely Planet Kids

The Animal Book features over 100 incredible creatures and how we share the planet with them! I’ve always encouraged the kids to learn more about nature and the world around them. You can encourage this love by adding a new animal book to their collection. Product provided. This post contains affiliate links and I will […]

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Hey Baby: A Collection of Pictures, Poems and Stories from Nature’s Nursery

November 26, 2017April 9, 2022 ellen 35 Comments Books
Hey Baby: A Collection of Pictures, Poems and Stories from Nature's Nursery

The Hey Baby book from National Geographic Kids is just perfect for the child on your gift list who loves baby animals! I’ll have to admit that even as an adult, I love looking at baby animals. Who can resist those cute little faces? I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to […]

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Wild Kratts Wild Winter Creatures DVD

October 19, 2017March 15, 2022 ellen Movies
Wild Kratts Wild Winter Creatures DVD

You’re going to love this winter creatures DVD! I love all of the fun wild winter creatures I see on nature programs from polar bears to walruses. But, I hadn’t seen a winter creatures DVD for kids. Well, keep reading because I’ve found one you’re going to love this one from Wild Kratts. I received […]

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Rare Creatures of the Photo Ark by PBS

September 6, 2017March 12, 2022 ellen Movies
Rare Creatures of the Photo Ark by PBS

If you enjoy animal movies, you’ll be glad to learn that Rare Creatures of the Photo Ark is now available on Blu-ray! Marty and I love watching animal movies where we can see them in their own environment. It’s a great way to “travel” without ever leaving our home. I received a product for this […]

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Animal Coloring Book for Adults by Nathaniel Wake

July 6, 2017March 12, 2022 ellen 6 Comments Books
Animal Coloring Book for Adults by Nathaniel Wake

I love this fun new animal coloring book for adults. I love coloring animals from fish to birds to jungle animals. It’s the type of coloring book that everyone in the family can enjoy. Now, my son and his fiance were looking for a coloring book they could share, and I knew this one would […]

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Animal Conservation Book for Children: Animal Ark

April 11, 2017December 29, 2017 ellen 58 Comments Books
Animal Conservation Book for Children: Animal Ark

This animal conservation book for children will help your child understand the importance of protecting animals for future generations to enjoy. It’s not an easy topic to explain to children, let alone to young children. But, it’s something that we need to discuss so future generations don’t forget. I received a book for this review. This […]

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