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How to Make Wet Felted Spring Eggs

How to Make Wet Felted Spring Eggs

Many years ago, my children and I made our first wet felted eggs. Our eggs turned out thick and wobbly but despite their imperfections they have been much loved over the years. Now that we've learned a thing or two about wet felting I want to share a tutorial for...

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50+ Spring Nature Activities for Kids of All Ages

50+ Spring Nature Activities for Kids of All Ages

Spring officially starts on the spring equinox which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 in the northern hemisphere and September 22 or 23 in the southern hemisphere. On this special day the sun shines directly on the equator of our planet and for a short time day and night...

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7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox with Kids

7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox with Kids

What is the spring equinox? The spring equinox, also called vernal equinox, marks the moment when the sun shine directly on the equator so that there is an approximately equal amount of daylight to darkness. This astronomical moment is the first official day of...

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