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  • Dancing Popcorn & Hot Ice Experiments

    Th elves brought us more Christmas Science Experiments. Today’s projects were Dancing Popcorn and a Hot Ice Experiment. These fun projects kept my kids entertained for the evening. They learned about what happens when combining an acid and a base, exothermic reactions, and what supercooling is. Take a 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a

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  • 2022 Advent Calendars

    2022 Advent Calendars

    Oh, it’s that time again! This elf is running late for putting together the advent calendars but I made it. So, Happy 1st Day of Christmas! Here are my Advent Calendar designs this year. If you would want to make your own, here’s my how-to: Hope everyone has a beautiful 1st Day of Christmas! May

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  • Coming Soon…

    Coming Soon…

    Today is Christmas in July and I have an announcement! Elf on the Shelf is always my all time excitement of the holiday season. I basically start crafting and planning in October as well as I don’t sleep much from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Is it worth you ask? Why would you do that? Yes absolutely

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  • Here I Go….

    Here I Go….

    youtube.com/watch Working through my writing process. I am in the process of writing my book that will hopefully be out by this fall! Join me for my journey! Sending peace, love, and happiness to all!

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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: The Final Half

    Bob and Sally have gone back to the North Pole with Santa. It was a fun season and we all miss them but next year’s adventures will be here before we know it. They had a lot of fun surprising the kiddos each day! Here is the rest of Bob and Sally’s adventure for 2021.

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  • Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Elf on the Shelf 2021: Part 1

    Well, can you believe it?!? We are halfway through the holiday elf season already. Bob and Sally have been quite busy with all of their daily adventures for my kiddos. Here’s a recap of some of things they have done this year. If you want more instructions on a few of the science projects, just

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  • Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    Let the Elf Adventures Begin!

    They’re Back! Bob and Sally are ready for some fun and mischief this holiday season. I can’t wait either. My boys were so excited to find out they arrived this morning. If you want to keep up on all of Bob and Sally’s adventures this year, follow me on instagram @leslielarch. For more ideas, check

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  • DIY Advent Calendars Recap

    DIY Advent Calendars Recap

    Do you buy your kids advent calendars each year to count down the days to Christmas? If so, this is a fun and crafty way to make your own and surprise your kiddos with something each day. When I was little, my parents would buy an advent calendar for me each year filled with a

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  • Elf on the Shelf: 2020 Recap

    Elf on the Shelf: 2020 Recap

    It’s that time again. Here is a recap of our elves’ adventures. Our family had the blessing of a beautiful little girl born in May 2020. That being said our elf, Bob, thought it would be a good idea to bring his sister, Sally, along last year to help out with the Christmas festivities and

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