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Bird Cookies

February 26, 2020 Leave a Comment Activities· Forest School· Winter

Looking for a sweet Forest School inspired activity for late winter? Try making these cute Bird Cookies! They feed the hungry birds and they’re easy and fun to make too!

I first made these cute birdseed ornaments with my kids at a Forest School session a few years ago. I’m not sure where we got the original recipe from, but this one works great! We continue to make them each year at the end of winter because they feed the birds, but also because they’re so fun and easy to make and look pretty too! Read on for the full instructions.

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The BEST Vegan Orange Chicken

February 24, 2020 Leave a Comment Dinner· Recipes· Vegan· Vegetarian

This Vegan Orange Chicken is SO good! It’s full of fresh orange flavor, it’s crispy and has perfect texture. You’d never believe it’s made with cauliflower! And, kids love it!

I am SO excited about this Vegan Orange Chicken recipe! It’s crispy, the cauliflower has amazing texture, and the homemade orange sauce is so flavorful! I have a Vegan Orange Tofu recipe on my other site, but this orange “chicken” made with cauliflower is my new favorite! … Read More about The BEST Vegan Orange Chicken

Ice Ornaments

February 20, 2020 Leave a Comment Activities· Crafts· Winter· Winter

These Ice Ornaments are a simple winter activity for kids and they’re such a great way to spruce up the bare winter trees in your yard.

Anybody else ready for spring? My kids and I always end up feeling a bit tired of winter by the end of February. Snowy days aren’t such a novelty anymore and the crusty snow, brown grasses, and bare trees in our front yard are beginning to look a little dreary. These sweet ice ornaments will really spruce up your bare winter trees with a little pop of color though! They’re a good reminder that spring is right around the corner! Oh, and they’re simple and fun to make too.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

February 17, 2020 Leave a Comment Breakfast· Dessert· Gluten Free· Recipes· Snacks/Appetizers· Vegan· Vegetarian

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are easy to make and so delicious! They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks and even dessert!

Everyone loves a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, but these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars take those flavors to the next level! They’re easy to make, super customizable and perfect for an easy breakfast, snack or dessert! My husband and I loved them too 🙂 … Read More about Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Nature Valentines

February 12, 2020 Leave a Comment Activities· Crafts· Forest School· Winter· Winter

You will love these Nature Valentines! They are a really fun forest school activity and result in some of the sweetest and most unique Valentine’s Day cards to give out to family and friends!

Any activity that gets my kids and I out in nature is always a good thing, especially if it gets us out there in the middle of February! I was inspired to make these Nature Valentine’s by my friend Denise. Not only do I love that it gives us a reason to go exploring outside, it also gives a chance to get creative using all natural materials. Read on to learn how to make your own!

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