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Mulberry jam

  You will need: 2 cups mulberries with stalks removed I and a half cups sugar 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons lemon juice   To do: Wash mulberries. Place in a saucepan with the sugar, juice and rind. … Continue reading

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Moulded flour activity

You will need:  8 Cups flour  1 cup baby oil A large plastic container Plastic sandpit moulds Plastic apron To do: In a large plastic container , mix the flour and baby oil together using your hands until the mixture … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Man

  You will need: 350g plain flour 175g  light soft brown sugar 100g soft butter 1 medium egg 4 tablespoons of golden syrup 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1½ teaspoon of ground ginger Gingerbread man  cutter Raisins, edible silver balls, … Continue reading

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Salt dough recipe

You will need: 1 cup salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup luke warm water To do: In a large bowl mix the salt and flour. Gradually stir in the water. Mix well until it forms a doughy consistency. … Continue reading

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Salt dough ornaments

Salt dough ornaments (Please see salt dough recipe  ) You will need: •             Salt dough •             Cutters •             Toothpick •             Mixed paint •             Beads/glitter/sequins •             Clear varnish •             Apron •             Paint brushes   How? •             Roll salt dough out evenly … Continue reading

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Art and your child

Your children will gain useful life skills through creating art, so encourage them to get creative! Your child will gain the following skills just by having fun! Communication Skills: When a child draws a picture, he/she is beginning to communicate … Continue reading

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Raising children

A basic goal for most families is to raise healthy children who will one day become independent adults. In a healthy family, parents work to accomplish this task by assuming responsibility for their children’s emotional and physical needs. Over time, … Continue reading

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Face Paint for kids

You will need:   Mixing bowls 1 teaspoon maizena ½ teaspoon water ½ to 1 teaspoon aqueous cream (preferably no perfume or colouring added) 2 to 3 drops of food colouring   To do: Mix the maizena and aqueous cream … Continue reading

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Living an Intelligent Life

      If you live intelligently, you leave as little of your happiness to chance as possible. You know life doesn’t always work out and sometimes the world can be a tough place. You do your best to control the … Continue reading

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Non-Toxic Household Cleaners for your home

  Window and ceramic tile cleaner:  Mix 1/4 cup vinegar in a gallon of warm water. Apply solution with sponge or by spray bottle.  Drain cleaner:  Pour 1/4 cup baking soda into drain followed by 1/2 cup vinegar. Close drain … Continue reading

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