Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also includes a link to the featured state’s website, where you can learn more about the state. We also include free forms that you can download and print to use along the journey. Geography has never been so delicious!

Make sure to check back each week for the next post!

Did you know that the climate in Oregon allows for a wide variety of crops to be grown? Oregon leads the nation in winter pears, blackberries, boysenberries, and hazelnuts. Other products include potatoes, carrots, watermelons, cranberries, cheeses, and fish (especially salmon, halibut, ling cod, and shellfish).

This recipe uses cranberries that are grown in bogs or marshes in the coastal regions of Oregon. Cranberries blossom in late June or early July, and the berry harvest begins right after Labor Day.

OREGON Cranberry Cookie Bars

What You Will Need:

• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray


• 2 large Eggs, beaten


• 1/2 cup Butter, softened


• 1-1/2 cups Sugar


• 1 teaspoon Vanilla


• 1-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour


• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder


• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)


• 2 cups Cranberries, fresh or frozen


• Large Mixing Bowl


• 9″ x 12″ Baking Pan (a glass pan works best)

What You Do:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


• Spray vegetable oil cooking spray in a 9″ x 12″ baking pan, then set aside.


• In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, butter, sugar, and vanilla. (Kids love to stir these ingredients together)!


• Add flour and baking powder to the above mixture, and stir together well.


• Add cranberries and nuts to the mixture, mixing well.


• Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. (We recommend you check the bars after 30 minutes, depending on your oven).


• Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into bars.


• Serve and enjoy!

Variation:

• For a slightly different taste, use brown sugar in place of the white sugar.


• Frost the bars with a cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.


• This recipe works with raspberries, boysenberries, or blackberries, too!

Oregon State Information – Click this link to learn more about Oregon attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Oregon Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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Birdies, Eagles, and Mulligans… Oh my!

My kids and I have been having a ball (no pun intended) playing golf. But not the traditional kind of golf that requires a manicured golf course, expensive equipment, or funny pants. Instead, we’ve been finding fun ways to play “golf” at home.

Here are two games we came up with. Both games can be played by kids and adults of all ages and abilities.

Have fun!

Circle Golf

This is a fun game to practice putting skills. The object is to sink putts from 9 different positions on a circle in the fewest number of strokes.

What You Need:

• Backyard Area or Park


• Small Golf Club, Croquet Mallet, or even a small board


• Golf Ball, or other small ball, such as a Pinky Ball (the deeper the grass, the bigger the ball may need to be)


• Plastic Cup or Jar


• String, Garden Hose, or Long Jump Rope
  
• 9 Markers, we like to use Marker Rounds (they have so many uses)


• 1 or more Players

How to Play:

• To prepare for the game, use string, a garden hose, or a jump rope to mark off a circle in your yard that is about six feet in diameter.


• Place 9 markers around the perimeter of the circle. Don’t worry if they aren’t equally spaced. Each marker represents the “tee” and players will start putting from these positions.


• If you are playing in your own backyard, and you have permission, dig a small hole in the center of the circle, and place a plastic cup into the hole. Save the grass you cut out, so you can fill the hole back in later. If you are playing in a park, or don’t want to dig a hole in your yard, lay a plastic cup or jar on its side so it faces the first tee position – the cup will serve as the hole. The cup will have to be turned toward each tee as the player moves around the circle.


• One at a time, each player putts their way clockwise around the circle, beginning at the first tee and progressing through the other eight tees after successfully putting at each position.


• Players should keep track of the number of strokes taken at each position. Have the other players count the strokes aloud as the putter plays. This involves the other players and helps everyone remember the number of strokes taken.


• The player to complete the course in the fewest number of total strokes is the winner.

Variations:

• Change the diameter of the circle to a larger diameter for more challenging putts.


• If you prefer, have player one start at the first tee and record the number of strokes, then player two plays the same tee, etc. When all the players have completed the first hole, play begins again on the second hole, and so on.

Driveway Golf

Here is a fun game to play on your driveway! The object of the game is to flip or toss a small object along a “golf course” drawn with chalk on your driveway or sidewalk, in the fewest number of “strokes”.

What You Need:

• Driveway, Sidewalk, or any Paved Surface


• 2 or more Players


• Chalk


• Small Object for each Player – a small stone or bottle cap works well

How to Play:

• The first step to playing Driveway Golf, is to design the course. Have each player draw a golf hole on the driveway – one hole usually consists of a tee-box (starting point), fairway, and the green (putting surface where the hole is located). Hazards such as water, woods or sand traps are also common. The hole should be represented by a circle that is about three inches in diameter. Use your imaginations when designing each hole along the course. For example, a hole could be located on an island in the middle of a pond, or be surrounded by trees, sand traps, and water hazards. Be creative!


• Once the course has been drawn, number the holes from 1 to 9 (or 1 to 18 for a longer game), then determine which player will tee-off first.


• The first player should crouch down by the tee and toss their object toward the first hole.


• Objects that land partially or wholly in a hazard, must be placed outside the hazard, and a penalty stroke is added.


• Play continues through the course, through the last hole. The player with the fewest total strokes wins the game.

Variations:

• Use chalk to draw a score card on the driveway, as shown, to keep track of the number of strokes each player has for each hole.


• When playing with young children, you may want to allow them a “handicap” and let them tee-off closer to the hole.


• Create in color! Use a variety of colored chalk to create your course – blue for water hazards, green for trees, and brown for sand traps – you get the idea!

You Might Also Like:

Card Golf – This card game allows you to play golf anywhere! We also include score cards you can download and print from all the major golf courses in the world!

Dirtbag Footbag – Get active while playing with a footbag! This eight panel, hand-sewn, sand filled footbag (sometimes called a hacky sack) is what all the kids are asking for! It’s perfect for beginners and pros alike! Available in four colors.

Classic Marbles – In addition to fine-tuning small motor skills, playing marbles helps children develop social skills, learn to take turns, recognize and solve problems, negotiate, learn to cooperate and develop empathy. And… it’s just plain, old-fashioned fun!

PitchCar – All the excitment (and skill) of racing! Choose your favorite car, design and build your track, and with a flick of your finger, you’re off and racing! We’ve even created our own PitchCar Golf game! See the bottom of the product page for details on how to play.

FalsaWood Boomerang – Looks like it’s been carved by hand out of real wood, yet it’s made of a soft, safe material for indoor or outdoor fun!

FalsaWood Ball – Looks dangerous when it’s thrown at you, but it’s falsawood, soft and safe!

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The warm days of May are perfect for heading out to the backyard for fun, active play! It’s a time for friends, neighbors, and families to play together. Play the classic games that kids have been playing for years, or come up with your own games.

Here are several games to get you started:

Mother May I? – This classic game is one children of all ages will have fun with!

Kick the Can – Every kid should know how to play this classic game! All the Chasers tag all the Kickers, and the Kickers kick the can! A fun game for the entire family!

Distance Ball – Go the distance with our Distance Ball game! It’s a lot of fun, and easy to play in any backyard.

Category Ball – Test your coordination, creativity, and knowledge with this unique backyard game.

Backyard Golf – Play a round of golf in your yard! Just hit the chosen target(s) in the fewest number of strokes to win!

Want more?

Make sure to read our post from last year for lots of great game ideas! Click National Backyard Games Week 2009.

We have a large selection of educational and fun outdoor games and toys for kids of all ages! Vist the Outdoor Play section of our store!

Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also includes a link to the featured state’s website, where you can learn more about the state. We also include free forms that you can download and print to use along the journey. Geography has never been so delicious!

Make sure to check back each week for the next post!

Did you know that one of Oklahoma’s main crops is wheat? They are also known for growing peanuts.

This recipe uses both the wheat and peanuts to make a delicious treat!

OKLAHOMA Peanut Blonde Bars

What You Will Need:

• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray


• 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter


• 1/4 cup Margarine, softened


• 1 cup light Brown Sugar


• 2 large Eggs


• 1-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract


• 2/3 cup All-Purpose Flour


• 1 cup Salted Peanuts, chopped


• 8-inch Square Baking Pan


• Mixing Bowl

What You Do:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.


• Spray the baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.


• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter with the margarine until smooth.


• Add brown sugar gradually, and beat until well blended.


• Add eggs one at a time and continue to stir the mixture.


• Add vanilla extract, and stir well.


• Slowly add flour to the peanut butter mixture.


• Fold in the chopped peanuts.


• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.


• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.


• Cut into 2-inch squares, then remove the bars from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Oklahoma State Information – Click this link to learn more about Oklahoma attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Oklahoma Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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EzyRoller – The Ultimate Riding Machine

It’s the hottest new ride-on from New Zealand!

EzyRoller combines the control of a bike and the fun of a scooter – yet it’s very unique – like no other ride you’ve ever had!

Without chains or pedals, the EzyRoller moves like a snake! To ride, just push with your feet! You can reach speeds up to 12 mph once you get the technique!

The EzyRoller is a fun ride-on for indoors or outdoor play.

It’s built tough with a long-lasting all steel frame and fork, and it’s adjustable to grow with your kids! Use the basic model for children 3′3″ to 4′5″, then add the two included extensions and anyone up to 6′ can ride!

Active fun for ages 4 through adult, and a great way to stay fit!

Click the links below for detailed information, and to get your EzyRoller today!

Available in five colors:

EzyRoller Ride On (Red)

EzyRoller Ride On (Blue)

EzyRoller Ride On (Pink)

EzyRoller Ride On (White) – available in June

EzyRoller Ride On (Black) – available in June

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Children of all ages enjoy growing strawberries!

The plants are easy to grow and the reward is like “berried” treasure!

Strawberry plants can be grown in a garden, in containers, or in hanging baskets. To make strawberry gardening managable for children, here are instructions to create a hanging basket strawberry patch!

Grow Strawberries

What You Will Need:

• 24 Strawberry Plants


• Large Wire-frame Hanging Basket (16″ diameter works very well)


• Potting Soil


• Sphagnum Moss (found at garden centers), or Coconut Fiber, or a specially designed basket liner


• Small Shovel or Old Spoon


• Water

What You Do:

• Line the wire-frame hanging basket with damp sphagnum moss, coconut fiber, or a specially designed basket liner.


• Plant 18 strawberry plants around the outside surface of the basket, roots first, through the sphagnum moss. Make sure plants are distributed evenly around the entire perimeter of the basket.


• Carefully fill the basket with potting soil. Children can use a small hand shovel or an old spoon to scoop the soil into the basket.


• Plant the remaining 6 strawberry plants into the soil in the top of the basket. Make sure not to bury the crown (the part where the green stem starts).


• Use the heel of your hand to press down the soil around the plants.


• Give your plants a good, long drink of water.


• Place your basket in a bright sunny place, such as a porch or patio. Strawberry plants need at least 6 hours of sun each day.


• Strawberries need to be watered daily. Make sure the soil does not dry out! Keep the soil moist, but not soggy.


• Shortly after planting, small white flowers will appear on the plants. Then about 21 days after the white flowers bloom, the berries will begin to appear. At first, the berries will be small and green, but will eventually ripen and turn red.


• When the berries are red, it’s time to pick them! To pick a berry, gently twist if off the stem – no need to pull.


• Wash carefully and enjoy your berried treasures!

Tips and Notes:

• In cool areas (zones 1 to 5), it’s best to plant strawberries in the spring. In warmer areas, you can grow strawberries all year ’round.


• Most garden centers have a variety of strawberry plants for you to choose from. For example, June-bearing and ever-bearing. June-bearing plants produce one crop of fruits in June; and ever-bearing plants produce fruits in June and continually throughout the year until the first frost. Choose the plants that will work best for your garden.


• Strawberry plants typically grow 6″ to 8″ tall, spreading out about one foot across with long runners. If you want more plants, let the runners grow. Or, pinch off the runners to get larger plants with small yields of big berries.


• For the first few weeks after planting your strawberries, remove all the blossoms on ever-bearing plants by either pinching or cutting them. This gives the plant time to establish itself before expending energy on growing fruit.


• If you don’t have a place for a hanging basket, follow the steps above, then place the basket on a pillar or post. This creates a beautiful planter for a patio!


• At the end of the growing season, move your hanging basket into a sheltered area covered with several inches of hay, or move it to a shed or basement that doesn’t freeze. In the spring, water your plants and they will be ready to grow again.

You May Also Like:

Gardening Set – Help your kids learn about plants while they grow their own. This savings set will help!

Jack’s Magic Beans Garden Kit – Fee-fi-fo-FUN! Imagine growing a bean stalk all the way to the sky!

Cinderella’s Magic Pumpkin Garden Kit – Imagine your fairy Godmother waving her magic wand and turning the pumpkin into a glittering coach…

Princess’s Pea Garden Kit – Imagine being so sensitive that you can be disurbed by a pea while you sleep!

Stone Soup Garden Kit – Kids and adults alike will enjoy growing each seed until they are ready to go into this amazing soup!

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Join us on an educational adventure through each state in the USA! Each post in this series focuses on one state, and includes a regional recipe from that state. This is a fun way to get your kids involved in cooking, as well as learn a bit about United States geography! The post also includes a link to the featured state’s website, where you can learn more about the state. We also include free forms that you can download and print to use along the journey. Geography has never been so delicious!

Make sure to check back each week for the next post!

Did you know that Ohio produces more hothouse tomatoes than any other state except California? These brightly colored red tomatoes are grown in a greenhouse year round. With their stems still attached, they’re often referred to as On the Vine tomatoes, and offer a mild-flavor and great taste all year long.

This recipe uses juicy tomatoes for a delicious pizza – perfect for serving during Family Game Night!

OHIO Hot House Tomato Pizza

What You Will Need for the Sauce:

• 4-5 Hot House Tomatoes, chopped


• 1/4 White Onion, chopped


• 1 clove Garlic, crushed


• 1/2 teaspoon fresh Thyme, picked


• 1 tablespoon fresh Basil, roughly torn


• 1-1/2 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil


• Sea Salt, to taste


• Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

What You Will Need for the Pizza:

• 4-5 Hot House Cherry Tomatoes, sliced


• 1 large Pizza Dough, prepared


• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated


• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated


• 1/4 cup Black Olives, pitted and chopped


• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, torn

What You Do:

• Place oil in medium hot saucepan and add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are transparent.


• Add tomatoes (for sauce), thyme, salt and pepper and cook at medium heat until tomatoes start to break down slightly. Turn down the heat and let simmer and reduce for about 20 minutes.


• Take pan off heat and puree mixture with a hand blender. Check seasoning and add basil.


• Sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.


• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.


• Spread sauce on pizza dough, leaving a small portion of the edge uncovered.


• Layer on the tomato slices, just a little course sea salt, pepper, olives, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan.


• Place pizza on pan or directly on oven rack. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until dough has browned on the bottom and parmesan is bubbling on top.


• Remove from oven and top with fresh basil.


• Cut and serve!

Ohio State Information – Click this link to learn more about Ohio attractions, activities, and to request free brochures, maps, and so much more!

US Geography Journal Pages – Use these journal pages to create a geography journal as you collect information about each state.

Ohio Outline Map – Use this state map to label capitals, major rivers and lakes, and other areas of interest. Draw a star on the place you would most like to visit in this state!

United States Outline Map – Use this USA map to track your journey as you “eat your way across the USA”! Color in each state that you’ve tried one of recipes for.

• The United States Cook Book – Take a Tasty Tour of America’s 50 States, and learn a lot of United States geography along the way! (PLEASE NOTE: The recipe featured above is not included in this book.)


• US History Cook Book – Serve up a heaping lesson of history with delicious recipes from our nation’s past… from the pilgrims’ first feast to today’s high-tech, low-fat fare.


• Maps of the United States – This reproducible book contains geopolitical maps of each of the fifty states; political maps of the six regions; and political, physical, and thematic maps of the United States. You’ll also find fun facts, geography bee-type questions, and review pages.


• DK State-by-State Atlas – More than an atlas, this book shows and tells young geographers who, what, when, where, and why.


• The Geography Book – From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you’ll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book.


• Professor Noggins USA Geography Game – From rural farming communities to urban cities, from snow-capped mountains to tropical islands, this game covers both the natural and political geography of the United States. Learn about the states, cities, and natural geographical wonders that make this country such an interesting place to visit.


• State by State Card Game – Learning about United States geography is made fun and memorable with this unique deck of cards!


• GeoPuzzle USA Puzzle – GeoPuzzles provide a hands-on approach to learning geography.

Make sure to check back next week for the next state in this series!

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We all remember that exciting thrill we felt when we first learned to ride a bike! Now as parents, we want our young children to learn to ride and experience that same thrill.

With a KaZAM Balance Bike, your child will be riding in no time!

While we probably learned to ride a bike using training wheels – a more realistic approach today is to teach children how to balance first, then pedal later.

With the KaZAM learner bike, your little one will never have to use training wheels. Children learn basic balance first, then learn to turn the exact same way they will when riding a regular bike without training wheels. The patented design of this bicycle enables kids to gradually build confidence and eventually use the foot rest to have the same sensation and balance they will have when riding a traditional bike.

The quality of this bike means it will hold it’s value, and can be passed down to other children after your child has grown out of it.

Winner of the 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award.

Available in four colors:

KaZAM Blue Balance Bike

KaZAM Red Balance Bike

KaZAM Green Balance Bike

KaZAM Pink Balance Bike

Click the links above for more information and to watch a video demonstration!

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Want a really fun way to get your kids excited about gardening? Show them how to grow their own forts!

To help you get started, here are our favorite “green” forts to create:

Sunflower Forts – Children love to cultivate their fort and enjoy the unique shady retreat they have made. This is an easy project that can work in most backyards.

Garden Tunnel – In a sunny area of your garden, make a tunnel for kids to play in and for pumpkins to grown on!

Bean Teepee – Make a cool, leafy hiding place! Somewhere in your garden, create a fun hiding place for kids to keep cool in the Summer!

Fairy or Elf Garden – Create a mini-Fairy (or Elf) Garden just for kids! In the shelter of a large, shady tree, design a miniature world where fairies and elves will visit.

These fun garden forts are enjoyable for kids of all ages! Share your ideas by posting a comment below!

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Did You Know?

Most people think of the dandelion as a “worthless weed”, but did you know that every single part of a dandelion can be used? The leaves, the stems and flowers, and the roots! The leaves can be boiled and served as a vegetable, or used raw in salads and soups. The leaves are an important source of Vitamin A, and half a cup of them per day will satisfy a person’s vitamin A requirements. Sauteed, dandelion buds can be used in omlets; the petals in sandwiches; the stems and blossoms for making wine. Even the dandelion root can be roasted to become an imitation coffee. The sticky white milk that flows from the severed root contains latex, from which latex rubber can be made. The root also contains a substance that is used as a laxative. The dandelion is a versatile plant!

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Gardening with your children can be an enjoyable experience!

To help get your garden growing, we’ve created activities for you to use with your kids to help you enjoy a fun learning experience and memories of times spent together in your garden.

Grow memories. Grow gardens!

After planning your garden and choosing the plants you want to include, it’s time to start planting! Our Make a Beaded Planting Guide article shows you how to make a beaded planting guide that is fun to make, and makes planting kid-friendly!

Once the seeds are sowed, make sure to mark the plants in your garden so you can keep track of what’s growing where! Our Unique Plant Markers activity includes several creative ideas for marking the plants in your garden.

Make sure to keep an eye on our blog this month for more gardening ideas and fun activities!

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