πŸŒΏβ˜€οΈ First day of Spring activities, Easter basket alternatives, mud kitchen ideas + more


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​First Day of Spring Activities​

Spring is here! And it's Spring Break for my son, who has been helping with yard work so we're getting plenty of fresh (pollen-filled) air and sunshine.

The first day of spring isn’t just a date on the calendar... it’s an invitation to step outside and play in nature! From flower art to shadow games, we’ve rounded up the best ways to make this day magical for your little ones.

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​Genius Alternatives for Easter Baskets​

Think outside the basket this Easter! We pulled together our favorite ideas for creative, eco-friendly Easter basket alternatives you can reuse all year long. If your brain isn't focused on Easter yet, you can pin these ideas for later.

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​Mud Kitchen Fun​

What if your child’s next favorite toy was just a pile of mud? Mud kitchens spark creativity, sensory play, and endless outdoor fun - no screens required! See how to set one up (from basic to fancy) here.

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​Subscription Boxes Spring Sale​

From seed clubs and book of the month boxes to monthly Lego mini-figures or kids' crafts - subscription boxes can bring so much joy through the mail. CrateJoy is offering 30% off of their curated Spring Forward Collection now through March 24th. Use coupon code SPRING25 to try something fun and new.

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Wishing you a spring full of sunshine, fresh air, and just the right amount of mud! πŸŒΏβ˜€οΈ Thanks for being part of the Green Child community β€” we're so grateful for you.

Warmly,
Amity & the Green Child team

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Hi! I'm Amity from Green Child Mag

I'm part of the natural parenting and green living focused working moms behind this award-winning parenting magazine. We share parenting advice, mindfulness, health & wellness tips, and ideas to get your kids outside enjoying all Mother Nature has to offer.

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