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line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-U9QGzJbOebM\/V_Ze9HfEnxI\/AAAAAAAAE5w\/64NdziuFfdsaIZraIv37D8OxQtcMVf66gCLcB\/s1600\/Petit-Mail-Holiday-Subscription.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"color: #5d5d5d; font-family: arial; font-size: 18px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-U9QGzJbOebM\/V_Ze9HfEnxI\/AAAAAAAAE5w\/64NdziuFfdsaIZraIv37D8OxQtcMVf66gCLcB\/s640\/Petit-Mail-Holiday-Subscription.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBack by popular demand, Petit Mail story postcard subscription\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EHoliday Gift Sets\u003C\/a\u003E are now available in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003Ethe shop\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you've been thinking about gifting a Petit Mail subscription, now is the perfect time \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eto order\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHoliday Gift Set + Subscription Includes: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E(+) A pre-packaged, double-sided Petit Mail story postcard - \"Oliver Bakes Cookies\" and envelope, ready for gifting or mailing. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E(+) A gift subscription card and pre-ordered gift subscription for 3, 6 or 12 months (January start, or let us know that you'd like a different start month) \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E(+) Gift set postage costs included with your order for Canada and US addresses.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E is a double-sided story postcard, mailed in a bright colorful envelope and addressed to your child each month, featuring the adventures of Oliver + Olivia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"border: 0px none; color: #5d5d5d; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection\" style=\"border: 0px none; color: inherit; font-family: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-go6kWHPukVk\/V_Ze9CGyW9I\/AAAAAAAAE50\/7vUtv7c3YGEVdjmGpaPlwoNStYqUAHbtwCLcB\/s1600\/petit-mail-gift-card.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-go6kWHPukVk\/V_Ze9CGyW9I\/AAAAAAAAE50\/7vUtv7c3YGEVdjmGpaPlwoNStYqUAHbtwCLcB\/s640\/petit-mail-gift-card.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EHow Petit Mail Works\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith so much of our days filled with technology, it is a wonderful treat to receive real paper mail. \u003Cbr \/\u003EGive your child the gift of a monthly snail mail surprise. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E provides something to look forward to receiving together and encourages quality time together as a family. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3, 6 or 12 month Canadian and US \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003Esubscriptions\u003C\/a\u003E cost $6 per month and all prices INCLUDE postage. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\"\u003EInternational\u003C\/a\u003E subscriptions are also available. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EStory Card Themes (by month) Are:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJanuary: Oliver Explores Art \u003Cbr \/\u003EFebruary: Olivia's Pen Pal \u003Cbr \/\u003EMarch: Oliver Loves Reading \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EApril: Olivia The Superhero \u003Cbr \/\u003EMay: Oliver Goes Camping \u003Cbr \/\u003EJune: Olivia Plants A Garden \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJuly: Oliver Learns About Fossils\u003Cbr \/\u003EAugust: Olivia's Science Project \u003Cbr \/\u003ESeptember: Oliver Recycles \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOctober: Olivia Builds A Boat \u003Cbr \/\u003ENovember: Oliver's Puppet Show \u003Cbr \/\u003EDecember: Olivia Plays Dress Up\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's fun, affordable, and gives you a unique way to spend quality time with your kids. Let your story card inspire new ideas and new ways to play!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"_form_11\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/petitmail.activehosted.com\/f\/embed.php?id=11\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/6208134544771920338"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/6208134544771920338"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/11\/holiday-gift-sets-monthly-subscription.html","title":"Holiday Gift Sets: Monthly Subscription for Kids"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alison Butler"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/111083423975446563082"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-oKWg0ipOpxg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAC6Q\/OxLZHRconbM\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-U9QGzJbOebM\/V_Ze9HfEnxI\/AAAAAAAAE5w\/64NdziuFfdsaIZraIv37D8OxQtcMVf66gCLcB\/s72-c\/Petit-Mail-Holiday-Subscription.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157767173347640862.post-3437022985113369600"},"published":{"$t":"2016-10-10T11:39:00.003-02:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-10-23T20:31:50.654-02:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Connection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Story Cards"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Subscription for Kids"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Free Petit Mail Story Postcard: Olivia's Acts of Kindness"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-U7Esrk-yosY\/V_rKGwHNrAI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/4AgnYMLCaH0cUoU6XPMduLSMpTM8JTuMACLcB\/s1600\/IMG_7057.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Try your FREE sample Petit Mail story postcard\" border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-U7Esrk-yosY\/V_rKGwHNrAI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/4AgnYMLCaH0cUoU6XPMduLSMpTM8JTuMACLcB\/s640\/IMG_7057.jpg\" title=\"Free Petit Mail story postcard \" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBeen thinking about a snail mail subscription for that special little in your life?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003EHere's a chance to try a sample Petit Mail \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/petitmail.activehosted.com\/f\/7\"\u003Estory postcard\u003C\/a\u003E for FREE. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis free sample is electronic, it doesn't come in the mail, BUT the postcard is personalized with your child's name! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThink about how much FUN it will be to open up your tablet, or computer and read along with your Petit Mail story postcard together.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"border: 0px none; color: #5d5d5d; font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; outline: none; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"border: 0px none; font-family: inherit; font-size: 25px; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"\" style=\"border: 0px none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: inherit; word-wrap: break-word !important;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"_form_7\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/petitmail.activehosted.com\/f\/embed.php?id=7\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large;\"\u003EWhat's The Theme Of The Free Postcard?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003EThe theme for this sample story postcard is \u003Cb\u003E\"Olivia's Acts of Kindness\"\u003C\/b\u003E - a great way to encourage your child to be creative, and spread a little love and kindness in your own community. In this postcard, Olivia draws pictures and writes happy notes to leave behind and brighten someone else's day. A perfect way to teach and encourage thoughtfulness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ERefer a Friend!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;\"\u003EKnow someone who would love to receive this FREE Petit Mail story postcard? Be sure to SHARE.\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/3437022985113369600"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/5157767173347640862\/posts\/default\/3437022985113369600"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/10\/free-petit-mail-story-postcard-olivias.html","title":"Free Petit Mail Story Postcard: Olivia's Acts of Kindness"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Alison Butler"},"uri":{"$t":"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/111083423975446563082"},"email":{"$t":"[email protected]"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/-oKWg0ipOpxg\/AAAAAAAAAAI\/AAAAAAAAC6Q\/OxLZHRconbM\/s512-c\/photo.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-U7Esrk-yosY\/V_rKGwHNrAI\/AAAAAAAAE6g\/4AgnYMLCaH0cUoU6XPMduLSMpTM8JTuMACLcB\/s72-c\/IMG_7057.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157767173347640862.post-896611256337733421"},"published":{"$t":"2016-08-02T06:00:00.000-02:30"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-08-26T18:45:05.207-02:30"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Connection"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fairy Garden Gifts for Kids"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaVyuJEuDQg\/V2CIAE4dehI\/AAAAAAAAEwA\/S9Btw9e-8EwUEzMK4cdAjMcvyz9VhEEfwCLcB\/s1600\/non-toy-gift-fairy-gardens.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kids Fairy Garden\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaVyuJEuDQg\/V2CIAE4dehI\/AAAAAAAAEwA\/S9Btw9e-8EwUEzMK4cdAjMcvyz9VhEEfwCLcB\/s640\/non-toy-gift-fairy-gardens.jpg\" title=\"Fairy Garden Gifts for Kids\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFairy Garden Gifts for Kids\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI'm a big believer in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/07\/7-creative-non-toy-gift-ideas-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enon-toy gifts\u003C\/a\u003E for kids. \u0026nbsp;Gifts that spark imagination, play, creativity and maybe even some learning! \u0026nbsp;Recently I've been inspired by Fairy Gardens, what a magical gift idea for a child. \u0026nbsp;Uncover inspiration here for your own fairy garden gift - including both DIY and pre-made options. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EBuild-Your-Own Fairy Garden Kits\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EKits allow a child to build his or her own fairy garden using a variety of creative supplies. Here are a few gorgeous ideas to make your own fairy garden gift kit, or purchase a ready-made kit filled with fairy garden supplies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-73NPIKDc61Y\/V53zHkNPWXI\/AAAAAAAAE04\/fsushKXbqdYOJybNRLTzrkI-ZZOQhQX2gCLcB\/s1600\/Fairy-Garden-Kits.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-73NPIKDc61Y\/V53zHkNPWXI\/AAAAAAAAE04\/fsushKXbqdYOJybNRLTzrkI-ZZOQhQX2gCLcB\/s640\/Fairy-Garden-Kits.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELeft: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/howdoesshe.com\/fairy-garden-gift-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Fairy Garden Gift Basket\u003C\/a\u003E from How Does She\u003Cbr \/\u003ETop Right: DIY \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theasylum.catherinekiff-vozza.com\/blog\/2013\/6\/27\/fairy-garden-in-a-box\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairy Garden in a Box\u003C\/a\u003E from the Asylum\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBottom Right: Fairy House \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/themagiconions.com\/shop\/product\/fairy-house-kit-in-a-box\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EKit in a Box\u003C\/a\u003E from The Magic Onion\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGift a Fairy Garden\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnother option is to gift a pre-made fairy garden. \u0026nbsp;Here are a couple of my favourite ideas - I love both of these ideas because they can be used both inside and outside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8oHbcXRuOg\/V53zFzDSc7I\/AAAAAAAAE00\/BWeMv74xBgE5gZqh5pmboMrijSg80IEqwCLcB\/s1600\/Gift-A-Fairy-Garden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-N8oHbcXRuOg\/V53zFzDSc7I\/AAAAAAAAE00\/BWeMv74xBgE5gZqh5pmboMrijSg80IEqwCLcB\/s640\/Gift-A-Fairy-Garden.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELeft: DIY\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lifeisaparty.ca\/2015\/teacup-fairy-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETeacup Garden\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;- a full tutorial for creating this pint-sized fairy garden from Life is a Party. Right: This gorgeous little fairy garden from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/FairyElements\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairyElements\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is the definition of sweet.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EFairy Door Tours\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI love the idea of gifting experiences - local business\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fairydoortours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFairy Door Tours\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in St. John's, NL takes children and adults on an enchanted woodland walk looking for fairy doors. We loved our tour, filled with opportunity to leave small treasures for the fairies, including sending notes in a fairy-sized mailbox (which of course is our FAVOURITE!). \u0026nbsp;If you do not live in our area, check your local region for similar ideas!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mu5YKwxHeTQ\/V53xxM2BdqI\/AAAAAAAAE0o\/szrcl9ecnvUX4rMPlIRlpPkFAwJ2THOhwCLcB\/s1600\/Fairy-Door-Tours-St-Johns.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mu5YKwxHeTQ\/V53xxM2BdqI\/AAAAAAAAE0o\/szrcl9ecnvUX4rMPlIRlpPkFAwJ2THOhwCLcB\/s640\/Fairy-Door-Tours-St-Johns.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EHow can you make an experience gift memorable? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003EPair your outing with a fairy or gnome dress-up costume, a book about fairies, or a fairy garden kit. \u0026nbsp;Take photos during your experience and present an image in a special frame after the fact as a reminder of all the fun. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou can find more non-toy gift ideas and inspiration \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/07\/7-creative-non-toy-gift-ideas-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Cstyle\u003E #_form_1_ { font-size:14px; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SAbOfPp42-4\/V5k1OzppUVI\/AAAAAAAAEzY\/s2vEhKb2OPwC4fdDKGJ-vRvfiR-QOfipACLcB\/s1600\/dinosaur-dig.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Fossils for Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SAbOfPp42-4\/V5k1OzppUVI\/AAAAAAAAEzY\/s2vEhKb2OPwC4fdDKGJ-vRvfiR-QOfipACLcB\/s640\/dinosaur-dig.jpg\" title=\"Kids Dinosaur Dig\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENeed some inspiration for your own kids dinosaur fossil dig at home? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EKids Dinosaur Fossil Dig\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHere are some images from our \u003Cb\u003Esandbox fossil dig \u003C\/b\u003Elast year. \u0026nbsp;NJ enjoyed it so much she's still talking about digging for fossils. \u0026nbsp; The full instructions for making your own fossils and dinosaur bones are included with the subscriber link for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOliver Learns About Fossils\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EWant to jump-start some fun learning about dinosaurs and fossils? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h2\u003EOrder the Oliver Learns About Fossils Petit Mail \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Estory postcard\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(or a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription) and the perfect \u003Cb\u003Einvitation to learn\u003C\/b\u003E will arrive addressed to your child in the mail in a bright, fun envelope.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Kids Dinosaur Dig\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-05yC2GnDzk0\/V5ymwnsvcNI\/AAAAAAAAEzw\/CuNNRGme6kkaGGuEMYkE_53SbKRU197AACLcB\/s640\/IMG_6007.jpg\" title=\"Learning About Fossils\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tQA7IWabdUI\/V5yoS1TIEII\/AAAAAAAAE0A\/DaiKLRzLCsUn5xWD5jQTK7ZaR5NiElHfgCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_5110+%281%29.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Digging for Fossils\" border=\"0\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tQA7IWabdUI\/V5yoS1TIEII\/AAAAAAAAE0A\/DaiKLRzLCsUn5xWD5jQTK7ZaR5NiElHfgCLcB\/s640\/IMG_5110+%281%29.jpg\" title=\"Kids Dinosaur Dig\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIt seems like many of the conversations I have with other moms lately revolve around the STUFF we are trying to get rid of. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFor the past year, I've been on a decluttering spree and a move toward simpler, more minimalist living and for the past few years, my mind always comes back to KIDS GIFTS AND TOYS. \u0026nbsp;I try to maintain some level of control over what comes into our home (within reason), and we donate old toys on a regular basis. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtFv-1ug-lI\/Vv01xogV38I\/AAAAAAAAEjQ\/SLhAA1_fLJ4KVDdb9uhO7wSClPKkr98FA\/s1600\/creative-nontoy-gifts.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JtFv-1ug-lI\/Vv01xogV38I\/AAAAAAAAEjQ\/SLhAA1_fLJ4KVDdb9uhO7wSClPKkr98FA\/s640\/creative-nontoy-gifts.jpg\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI don't know about you, but my kids don't need much. \u0026nbsp;They play happily for hours with the simplest of things - what they really want is for someone to engage and interact with them. \u0026nbsp;I always cringe a little on the inside when I hear other parents talking about their playrooms full of toys that never get used....it feels so wasteful.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EA few months ago, I started to look for creative non-toy gift ideas for kids and put together a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/non-toy-gifts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest board\u003C\/a\u003E with ideas that inspired me.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThere are other posts out there with non-toy gift ideas for kids, but they all seem really generic, like \"a zoo membership\" or \"a subscription\". \u0026nbsp;I wanted to come up with some really \u003Cb\u003Epractical, creative ideas \u003C\/b\u003Ethat are a little more specific. My hope is that you find these inspiring, and that you can use some of these ideas for your own gifting this year.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Make a DIY KIT set inspired by the child's interests.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy niece loves to make her own cards, so this year, I decided to give her a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.ca\/2016\/04\/diy-card-kit-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY card kit\u003C\/a\u003E. I've been gathering\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: \u0026quot;droid serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 16px;\"\u003Emany more DIY gift kit ideas from other blogs over on the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/non-toy-gifts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENon-Toy Gifts for Kids\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: \u0026quot;droid serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/non-toy-gifts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003EPinterest board, including puppet kits, art kits, cookie kits, dramatic play kits, science kits, sewing kits, fort kits and so much more!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #303030; font-family: \u0026quot;droid serif\u0026quot;; font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LSr_SZenL4A\/VxqFxU8g7MI\/AAAAAAAAEpI\/yVdwkKj6lfcmem7WA32D-rFtcRHDxyobACKgB\/s1600\/DIY-Kids-Card-Kit-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-LSr_SZenL4A\/VxqFxU8g7MI\/AAAAAAAAEpI\/yVdwkKj6lfcmem7WA32D-rFtcRHDxyobACKgB\/s640\/DIY-Kids-Card-Kit-1.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Plan an outing to pick out a special new outfit.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe gratefully receive 95% of our kids clothing passed along from other families that we know. \u0026nbsp;For me, this is fantastic because the clothes is all in excellent condition and we save a fortune in clothing costs. \u0026nbsp;However, it means that our kids don't go clothes shopping very often, making it a special treat. \u0026nbsp;This year, for NJ's birthday - part of her gift was to go to the store and pick out a special \"birthday outfit\". \u0026nbsp;She absolutely loved this. \u0026nbsp;I chose a store where I knew the clothing was affordable and she picked a new dress, shoes, hairband and sunglasses. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Choose an affordable, engaging subscription\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RBchb3bIYIs\/Vxe_E9mp_nI\/AAAAAAAAEnk\/TOb0-g8BcucBCwJL8aVi4prFiw2gUdJPACLcB\/s1600\/IMG_5792.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RBchb3bIYIs\/Vxe_E9mp_nI\/AAAAAAAAEnk\/TOb0-g8BcucBCwJL8aVi4prFiw2gUdJPACLcB\/s640\/IMG_5792.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOur favorite is \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPetit Mail\u003C\/a\u003E of course. \u0026nbsp;Many subscription boxes and services are a lot of fun, but can be QUITE expensive once you add shipping costs. \u0026nbsp;Petit Mail story card \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.petitmail.bigcartel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esubscriptions\u003C\/a\u003E cost $6 per month for Canada and US mailing addresses (a little more for International subscribers) and inspire imagination and creative play. \u0026nbsp;Each month, read along with the adventures of Oliver\u0026nbsp;+ Olivia and connect as a family with science projects, nature exploration, art ideas, dramatic play and more. Ideal for ages 3 - early reader.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Dress Up Costumes\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NfgBx4A9uso\/Vxe_8EG63UI\/AAAAAAAAEn4\/MB2tCXFB4QEVk69csFxfhMorj9MBybt5QCLcB\/s1600\/SuperHero-Collage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NfgBx4A9uso\/Vxe_8EG63UI\/AAAAAAAAEn4\/MB2tCXFB4QEVk69csFxfhMorj9MBybt5QCLcB\/s640\/SuperHero-Collage.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDress up costumes could be store-bought or handmade. \u0026nbsp;Think hats, shirts, masks, animal tails, capes and more. \u0026nbsp;This gift could be one elaborate costume, or a whole dress-up box full of accessories. \u0026nbsp;Your gift will provide hours of imaginative, creative play. \u0026nbsp;You can find some DIY costume ideas on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/non-toy-gifts-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENon Toy Gifts for Kids\u003C\/a\u003E Pinterest Board\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. A custom-made piece of clothing, especially for them\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFind a local dressmaker, or a maker that inspires you to make a custom piece of clothing for a child in your life. \u0026nbsp;OR, make it yourself! \u0026nbsp;This could be a dress, a hat, a costume of some sort (see number 4!), Make it into an experience that INVOLVES them in the process, not just something that you do behind the scenes. \u0026nbsp;Take them to a studio to get measured, have them pick out the colors or designs they like the best. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. Photo or Memory Albums\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOur daughter \u0026nbsp;NJ (age 5) loves looking at photos of herself when she was younger. If you have a child in your life that you spend time with and regularly take photos of, don't underestimate the value of something like this, even for fairly young children. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7. A sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight and b\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eook or movie\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ENeed I say more. \u0026nbsp;You could also include a coupon for a sleepover at your house, or a night of camping out in the backyard.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstyle\u003E #_form_1_ { font-size:14px; line-height:1.6; font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif; margin:0; } #_form_1_ * { outline:0; } ._form_hide { display:none; visibility:hidden; } ._form_show { display:block; visibility:visible; } #_form_1_._form-top { top:0; } #_form_1_._form-bottom { bottom:0; } #_form_1_._form-left { left:0; } #_form_1_._form-right { right:0; } #_form_1_ input[type=\"text\"],#_form_1_ input[type=\"date\"],#_form_1_ textarea { padding:6px; height:auto; border:#979797 1px solid; border-radius:4px; color:#000 !important; font-size:13px; -webkit-box-sizing:border-box; -moz-box-sizing:border-box; box-sizing:border-box; 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Visit the Library to Look for Summer\u0026nbsp;+ Gardening Themed Books\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EA visit to your local library is a great activity for a rainy day. \u0026nbsp;NJ loves the library and does her thing, look for books, while I search for some books related to our monthly Petit Mail story card theme. \u0026nbsp;Here are some that we enjoyed for our planting a garden theme.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LzoGaodSKcw\/V171cEuBlVI\/AAAAAAAAEuc\/eYecNyqhHMI79kwqivWqoOTbZxMKOzMAQCLcB\/s1600\/IMG_5896.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Gardening With Kids - Books for Inspiration\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LzoGaodSKcw\/V171cEuBlVI\/AAAAAAAAEuc\/eYecNyqhHMI79kwqivWqoOTbZxMKOzMAQCLcB\/s640\/IMG_5896.jpg\" title=\"Garden Books for Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. Plant a Seed or a Flower\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003ETake a little outing to a local gardening centre or plant nursery. \u0026nbsp;There's lot's to see there! Pick up some seed packages or small plants - grow them in your window or a corner of your garden. \u0026nbsp;This year, we are trying carrots from seeds. \u0026nbsp;Follow the directions and have your little take responsibility for watering the seeds or plants as needed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Gardening Set\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EIf you don't already have them - look for a small, inexpensive gardening play set. \u0026nbsp;I suggest a watering can, and a couple of child-sized garden tools. \u0026nbsp;These can be used for both indoor and outdoor garden play.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7-BTBf8-Zqg\/V17tNoTWcUI\/AAAAAAAAEuA\/U0SzM1QHdjA1Edl1dZDdFn-4S-qBI1U4ACLcB\/s1600\/gardening-with-kids.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Plant a Garden With Your Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7-BTBf8-Zqg\/V17tNoTWcUI\/AAAAAAAAEuA\/U0SzM1QHdjA1Edl1dZDdFn-4S-qBI1U4ACLcB\/s640\/gardening-with-kids.jpg\" title=\"Gardening With Kids\" width=\"456\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Make A Raised Garden Bed\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELast year we took a leap and built a raised garden bed in our backyard. \u0026nbsp;It seems everywhere I look lately, families just like ours are trying their hand at urban gardening.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Visit a Botanical Garden\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf you have a botanical garden in your area, make a weekend plan to go for a visit. \u0026nbsp;Many also offer children's programming and other fun ways to interact!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet Inspired!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI regularly share inspiration for gardening with kids on my \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/petitmail\/gardening-with-kids-petit-mail-olivia-plants-a-gar\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGardening With Kids\u003C\/a\u003E Pinterest board. \u0026nbsp;Be sure to follow me there for book ideas, easy planting and gardening ideas, garden crafts and more.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlJN0tp001Q\/V17vDFdfR_I\/AAAAAAAAEuM\/UYKRo3nVG40x3v86pyLt7V7rZF1-DzjTwCLcB\/s1600\/Gardenin-With-Kids-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Inspiration to Garden with Kids\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LlJN0tp001Q\/V17vDFdfR_I\/AAAAAAAAEuM\/UYKRo3nVG40x3v86pyLt7V7rZF1-DzjTwCLcB\/s640\/Gardenin-With-Kids-2.jpg\" title=\"Gardening With Kids\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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