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1 Oct

Lava Lamp Experiment

Do you remember lava lamps from when you were a teenager? Were you even around?! LOL. Lava lamps made a come back in the 90s. I had one in high school and I loved it. This experiment imitates the look of a lava lamp. It is an easy experiment to do with kids and they […]

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1 Oct

Blowing Up Balloons

To prepare for this experiment: Fill your 16 oz plastic water bottle about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way with vinegar in advance before the party begins. Replace the lid and set aside in a cool, dry place until the party. Fill as many balloons as you have water bottles (1 balloon per water bottle) […]

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30 Sep

Pom Pom Pumpkin

This year I am all about skipping the carving mess and enjoying painting and decorating pumpkins with my kiddos in a less traditional way! This Pom pom pumpkin was super easy to make and so much fun! You will need: Pumpkin Pom poms in the colors of your fall scheme Hot glue gun Spray paint […]

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30 Sep

Mad Scientist Party!

A Mad Scientist party is the perfect party theme for the boy (or girl) who loves experiments! Our little guy has always loved experiments- taking things apart, seeing how things work and learning cause and effect. This was the perfect theme for him. It is also a great theme for Fall birthdays, it fits right […]

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30 Sep

Happy Fall, Y’all!

Fall is my favorite season. I love to watch the leaves change color and the air turn crisp. I love the smell of fireplaces beginning to be turned on. I love the air in the morning is crisp and fresh, waking you up for a new day, but that it is warm and sunny in […]

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27 Sep

Stampe Dolceamericana

Le stampe Dolceamericana sono fatti su misura per il tuo evento. Presto avrò alcuni esempi che potete già scegliere o potete richiedere un tema adatta al tuo evento speciale! Tornate presto a trovarci ed a scoprire le novità! AL MOMENTO STAMPABILI PERSONALIZZABILI SONO DISPONIBILI TRAMITE EMAIL Visitate il mio account su instagram per visualizzare stampe […]

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23 Sep

Oreo Ice Cream Pie

Today we are celebrating my 15 year old. I can’t believe he is 15. It seems like he was born yesterday. And well, I can’t be old enough to have a 15 year old. I am certain of that. So today I will be eating my Oreo and maybe crying just a little bit. He […]

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15 Sep

Gravina in Puglia

Gravina has become one of our favorite places to visit. Gravina is in Puglia. It is similar to Matera, but much less touristic. . .so less crowds. It is equally beautiful, in my opinion. Ironically, as we were exploring the cliffs across from the city we noticed some antique “relics” that looked new and out […]

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15 Sep

Pannenkoeken

If you ask my husband about his ethnicity, he will say that he is Italian. He was born and raised in Southern Italy, it is the culture he knows and the language he speaks. Yet, my husband is actually half Italian and half Dutch. His Mom is Dutch and his Dad is Italian. They met […]

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12 Sep

Cookies n Cream Popcorn

Soccer is a really big deal here in Italy. . . I suppose like football or baseball in the USA. So when the game is on it’s all about rooting for your colors! My husband is a Rome fan. When the game is on, you need some snacks to keep everyone happy. My husband, for […]

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