Stargazing: Things Are Looking Up -- And So Are We

By Elizabeth Wells

The sky is full of stories waiting to be discovered. For centuries, people have seen these same points of light in the night sky. Stories borne out of the many constellations that eyes around the world have spent hours gazing up at, have been passed on from generation to generation. We can see these same images and share these same stories today. All you need is a clear night, a little patience, and some imagination.

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A Visit to the Art Museum

Most people don't think of taking young children to an art museum. Children like to be active, so how could they possibly enjoy standing around and looking at paintings? With a shift in thinking and some advance planning, parents can find lots of excitement for their kids within the walls of an art museum.

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Special Delivery: Send an Owl Message

If your kids are wild about Harry Potter, they'll go crazy over this craft project. Ready to inject some magic into your everyday routine? Go ahead: Give an old necktie new life by sending a message Harry Potter-style!

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Make Speedy Bird Racers

Ready, set, fly! You'll soon see flocks of birds flying back from the southern states -- another mark of spring's arrival. Let your kids participate in the spring migration by making colorful birds to race on a string.

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Changing-Face Magnets: So Fast, So Fun!

This unique idea is not only fun but also will result in sprucing up your refrigerator door with one-of-a-kind magnets. On the scale of difficulty and time involved to gather materials and actually make the craft, this one gets high marks for being fast and simple while appealing to a wide age range.

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