Grow a Butterfly Garden
Grow a Butterfly Garden
Age: Preschool and up
Time: An afternoon or more
Type of activity: Nature Arts and Crafts
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Age: Preschool and up
Time: An afternoon or more
Type of activity: Nature Arts and Crafts
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An Imagination Station Activity
Age: 8 and up
Time: 2 - 3 hours or less
Type of Activity: Science
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The Victorians' fondness for two flower names – Rose and Lily – clearly ignited their passion for all sorts of names with botanical elements. Interestingly enough, neither Lily nor Rose actually had botanical origins. Rose is derived from the Old German word hros, which became the modern word "horse," and Lily was a pet name from Elizabeth.
Susanna, a somewhat popular Hebrew name, means "lily."
The nice thing about a break in the weather that occurs around Memorial Day is the beginning of the growing season. You can celebrate the gift of flowers in your life by making these unique floral arrangements that are “frozen” in time.
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Teach Your Children About the Environment!
Time: An hour or more
Type of activity: Reading and writing, arts and crafts
Celebrate the coming of spring by telling a story about the season!
Plant names are often adorable and simple, which is why many of these names are growing in popularity. While they refer to a plant or nature, some of them have other meanings as well, making them even more special to use as baby names.
Cynthia Davis Klemmer, the Children's Education Coordinator at theMassachusetts Horticultural Society, suggests these gardening activity tips for families:
Cynthia Davis Klemmer, the Children's Education Coordinator at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, suggests these gardening tips:
Spring has sprung — and you have flowers on your mind! But the garden isn’t the only place you’ll find fab foliage. Flower names, plant-inspired names, and names for girls inspired by towering trees are sweet, sentimental, classic, and even sassy. Whether you’re on the hunt for a modern moniker that stands out or a traditional pick that pays homage to Mother Nature, flower names for girls are everything you are looking for and more.
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Hanging baskets of flowers provide lots of color throughout the summer and fall. A ten-inch basket will hold eight to twelve plants, depending on the varieties chosen.
This activity will give your child's large muscles a workout along with his imagination.
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A terrarium is a glass case with earth in it, where plants and flowers can grow.
Creating a terrarium – a glass case with earth in it, where plants and flowers can grow – is a super activity to begin during the long winter months, when a bit of greenery perks up anyone's spirits.
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Clean and collect a week's worth of items that you'd normally throw away and challenge your children to think of ways you could use the items in crafting.
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Nature inspires us with its beauty. Trees, woods, forests, and glens all evoke magical imagery and wonder; they are the stuff of fairytales and far-off places. Therefore, it is little wonder there are so many baby names related to trees and nature.
When you are married and have a family, it's still important to keep in mind personal goals. Your goals might be small, such as reading a new book every month, or they might be larger, such as developing a new hobby or learning a new skill. Personal goals will help you grow as a person and will enrich your life and your marriage.
Q: Now that I'm married, is it still okay for me to have individual goals?
You should always chat with your baby to help her learn to talk. But did you know it's just as important to talk to your toddler, too? Talking helps him learn language skills and lets him know what he says is important.
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