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	<title>grandmalizzieshouse.com &#187; Summer</title>
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		<title>A Fun Way to Preserve Memories</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/05/a-fun-way-to-preserve-memories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crafts for Kids]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fun way to preserve special summer memories is by using a tin lunch box. You can find them at craft stores and they come in various shapes and sizes.

Use permanent markers and stickers to decorate the outside then use a clip magnet on the inside cover to hold all the photos. You can make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Links On A Chain &#8211; Family Reunion Activity</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/21/links-on-a-chain-family-reunion-activity-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across an activity that Kimberlee Woodward, a teacher in Michigan, used in her classroom that I thought would be fun for a family reunion or a family gathering. Each person has 3-5 different-colored paper strips on which they write a different talent. They create a mini paper chain by linking their talent strips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ice Cream Cone Activity</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/09/ice-cream-cone-activity-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fun family activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[summer familiy activities]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Print out an ice cream cone pattern for each family member. Each person cuts out the single scoop ice cream cone and writes their name as shown in the picture. Put the cones on the refridgertor or a bulletin board so everyone can see them. Cut out the remaining scoops and put them in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Painting &amp; Planting Pots Part 2</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/07/painting-planting-pots-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crafts for Kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring]]></category>
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Kate, Kimball &#038; Megan painting their pots. Kate must have thought the paint was a treat because she wanted to lick the brush.

Megan &#038; Logan planting their flowers. 

Grandma Liz with her sweetie pies and their creations. 
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		<title>Lady Bug Math Facts</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/04/lady-bug-math-facts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:25:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Math Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download Lady Bug Pattern 
This is a fun way for kids to practice math facts. Print out copies of the lady bugs for each math problem you want to create. Cut out the main body and the wings. Attach with a brad where indicated with a circle. On the wings write a math problem such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Outdoor Fun with Kids</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/03/outdoor-fun-with-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Summer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor activities for the family]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that summer is upon us, people want to be outdoors. You can share the outdoors with your children in many ways. Hiking is great because it gives you a chance to talk, explore the world of nature and get physical exercise. Planting a garden can be combined with learning math by estimating and measuring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Milk Carton Catcher</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/01/milk-carton-catcher-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a fun and easy way to play catch with kids. It’s especially great for younger children who may have difficulty catching with their hands.  You can even play inside the house.
Materials:
1 gallon milk carton  with handle (empty, of course)
Ball or bean bag
Directions:
1. Cut out a section of the milk carton large [...]]]></description>
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		<title>School&#8217;s Out Party</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2009/05/16/schools-out-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 01:25:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Party Ideas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[school's out celebrations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools out ideas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Saturday after school is out, for me and my grandkids, we have a &#8220;School&#8217;s Out Party&#8221;. Everyone comes for dinner and I use all the extra napkins and other items left from special occasions throughout the year. Nothing matches but that&#8217;s the fun. We even have party hats. The highlight is when I give [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Egg Carton Caterpillar</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2009/05/01/egg-carton-caterpillar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 09:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[caterpillar activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caterpillar crafts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caterpillar ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caterpillar poetry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spring poetry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ll need:
Empty egg carton (heavy paper kind works the best)
Crayons, markers or paint
Scissors
Pipe cleaner
Directions:
1. Cut the egg carton in half the long way.
2. Have your grandchild decorate with paint, markers or crayons.
3. Cut the pipe cleaner the length you want the antennae. Make 2 small holes on the head and from underneath stick the antennae [...]]]></description>
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