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Yom Shishi

Today is yom shishi ~ the Hebrew word for the 6th day of the week. Today is also our preparation day for yom shabbat, the 7th day of the week and our rest day. We rest on the 7th day because Yahveh rested on the 7th day and I look forward to this day more th…

Sodium Polyacrylate (Insta-Snow)

Sodium Polyacrylate (Insta-Snow)
~Malachi is 4 years 11 1/2 months~ Wanting to capitalize on Mali's enthusiasm and willingness to learn, I turned what I had planned to just be a fun activity into a science lesson. If your child has never experienced 'fake snow' than they are sure…

Fresh Peas in the Wintertime

Fresh Peas in the Wintertime
I love fresh peas right from the garden. They are so nutritious and good for you, and they are one of my fondest memories of my childhood growing up in California. A patch of peas grew right next to the swimming pool and I have loved them ever since I can rem…

Instant Challenge #10: Sounds Mechanical

Instant Challenge #10: Sounds Mechanical
Sounds Mechanical Challenge: Present a PERFORMANCE in which your team is a mechanical device. For the purposes of this challenge, a “mechanical device” is a machine with different parts that work together to do a task. Time: You will have up to 3 minute…