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Family Fun

Kid Friendly New Year Blog Image

New Year’s Event Party Agenda for Kids

Let’s face it, as parents we have a hard time staying up until midnight these days. And of course, kids do too! But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the countdowns and celebrations! Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate the upcoming New Year . . . New Year’s Science: Confetti Eruptions!   Materials Needed: Baking Soda Vinegar Water Confetti Plastic party glasses Small bowl Shallow tray or baking pan Make a baking soda “dough” by mixing 2 cups

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Easy as Pie Blog

Easy As Pie!

Can you believe infants made these pies?! Okay, maybe they aren’t edible, but they sure are cute! Here’s how to make cherry and pumpkin pie with just a few materials! Fun for all ages.  Lattice Cherry Pie Materials Needed: Paint or red tissue paper Gallon Ziplock bag (if using paint) Paper plate Brown construction paper Scissors  Glue  Cotton balls To Make: If using tissue paper: Cut a red piece of tissue paper into smaller squares (about 2 inches by 2

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Pumpkin Patch Round Up

Five of Our Favorite Area Pumpkin Patches

We are lucky to have so many pumpkin patches, corn mazes and farms to explore each fall around Madison! Here are 5 of our favorites, and their best features! Waldvolgel’s Farm: Pumpkin Launcher! Enchanted Valley Acres: Giant Slide! Kalscheuer’s Pumpkin Patch: Piglets! Schuster’s Farm: Apple Cannon! (and a really scary Haunted Forest for adults!) Treinen Farm: Tractor Tire Playground

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