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Easter flower craft

Candy Flower Treats

Spring into the season with this simple craft that turns cardstock and paper straws into cheerful, treat-filled flowers.

st. patrick's day crafts

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

From leprechauns and rainbows to shamrocks and pots of gold, we found a variety of fun projects to help families celebrate St. Patty’s Day.

Dinosaur terrarium

Build a Tiny Dino Terrarium

Dig into this project from the new book Tiny Dino Worlds, created by Denver mom Christine Bayles Kortsch.

Strawberry Jam

Homemade Strawberry Jam and Drop Biscuits

Get creative in the kitchen using fresh-picked berries in this jam that’s perfect for hot biscuits on slower summer mornings.

water balloon painting

Painting With Water Balloons

Playing with water balloons is a summertime must. But have you ever tried to paint with them? It’s surprisingly easy, and a lot of fun!

teen lifeguard

Summer Job Opportunities for Teens

Job and volunteer positions have been posted for many of Denver’s biggest summer employers, and teens can start applying now.

Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Cheesy and delicious, this queso fundido recipe from LoDo’s Kachina Cantina is perfect for entertaining.

hummus

Easy Hummus with Veggie Crisps

Hummus is easily made at home using a food processor. Serve it alongside veggie crisps and fresh veggies for a healthy snack.

Internet safety tips

Top 3 Internet Safety Tips

Read these expert tips before giving your kids full access to the internet, phone, or video games.

13 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Over the MLK Jr. Holiday

Looking for ways to entertain the kids while they’re off from school? We gathered this list of camps, classes, and drop-in childcare to help you plan for the holiday break.

Winter itches dry skin

How to Calm Winter Itches

Tips and tricks to help care for your child’s dry skin during winter.

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What We Learned…

Things that inspired this issue, and what our editors discovered along the way.

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