Photo by Jamie Alexander What You Will Need: ›› Pencils (Valentine colors) ›› Variety of Colored Poms Poms ›› Googly Eyes ›› Colored Pipe Cleaners ›› Hot Glue Gun ›› Valentine’s Day cards (store bought or homemade) What to Do: ›› Cut a pipe cleaner in half ›› Hot
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Stay Warm this Winter with a Hearty Soup
Photo by Jamie Alexander There is nothing better than entering your house after a long day out in the cold and smelling your warm dinner that’s almost done cooking in the crockpot. Soup and winter are a classic combination, and this comfort soup will hit the spot perfectly. Grab a bowl and curl
Simple Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids
Photos by Jamie Alexander Since Valentine’s Day can already be a day of indulging in some sweet treats, why not rev up some old classics to fit the theme of the day? With minimal prep and just a few ingredients, these sweet Valentine’s Day treats couldn’t be easier! Kids will love helping out and
The Book Nook
All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. Ruby Valentine Saves the Day By: Laurie Friedman Ruby invites everyone to a grand Valentine's Day party at her mountaintop home, but when a blizzard keeps her guests away, she decides to take the
Parental Control
Q: I have four kids ranging in ages from 5 to 14. One of my biggest concerns during this pandemic is staying connected as a family. It feels like we are all stressed out with work, school and other activities and stuck behind our devices all the time. How can I connect with each of my children to
6 Things to Do This Holiday Season
Have a Family Game Night With fewer events taking place due to the pandemic, many families are finding themselves at home more often, but especially during this holiday season. The colder months do not give us much of a choice but to stay inside. However, there are plenty of fun ways to keep your
Turkey Tablescapes
Photos by Jamie Alexander This Thanksgiving, why not cut down on your stress and let the kids decorate the tables? They will have fun crafting and you can focus on the real meal! Here are two easy turkey crafts that are perfect for your little ones to make. Toilet Paper Roll Turkey Twist
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All of these books are available for check out at the Henderson County Public Library. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus By: J. Elizabeth Mills A haunted Halloween bus ride that will have children singing with excitement. THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS is a humorous Halloween-themed version of
Halloween Popcorn Balls
Photos by Jamie Alexander Popcorn balls are always popular around Halloween. The classic type of popcorn balls include some candy-making work (sugar-melting, thermometers, etc) that not everybody is always interested in. That’s why this “melt everything together and be done with it” version is
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School of Fish Rocking the Tide By: Jane Yolen Starting at a new school is never easy, but it can also be really exciting. Beginning readers can follow along as one intrepid little fish goes through the many emotions associated with a new school experience! The Little School
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