This post is part of the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway, organized by Multicultural Kid Blogs (see details below). Every September, all over Costa Rica, schoolchildren (and their parents!) work hard making lanterns to celebrate Costa Rican Independence Day on September 15. These homemade lanterns are true works of art, often...

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October 27, 2012

Baby’s First Halloween Costume

by Leanna

Halloween is almost here! Just because Baby Monkey hasn’t been born yet, why should he miss out on all the fun? After all, as much as he hops around in my belly, it is clear that he is ready to jump right into family life! So I created Baby’s first Halloween costume with this simple...

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October 18, 2012

Scarecrow Crafts and Activities for Kids

by Leanna

Looking for some fun fall activities to do with your little ones? Celebrate the season with these fun scarecrow crafts, activity ideas, and costumes! Lately it seems wherever my little Monkey and I go there are Halloween decorations: pumpkins, witches, and ghosts galore greet us at every turn, making our walk through our neighborhood even...

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October 10, 2012

Easy DIY Charlie Brown Costume

by Leanna

Due to the approaching arrival of Baby Monkey at the beginning of the year, this Halloween I took the easy way out and got a store-bought costume for my little Monkey. Last year, however, I was a tad more ambitious and decided to make his costume, though I made sure it was something easy that...

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October 9, 2012

Fall Fun Linky Parties: Halloween Decorations

by Leanna

It’s time for the third of our Fall Fun Link Parties, all about Halloween! This is such a fun time of year, and what can be more fun than Halloween? Alecia of Chicken Scratchy NY is not only the host of today’s Halloween link party, she is the mastermind behind this entire series, so you...

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October 4, 2012

Fall Fun Linky Parties: Fall Food

by Leanna

It’s time for the second of our Fall Fun Link Parties, and this time it’s all about one of my favorite things – food! Jen at Jen’s Favorite Cookies is hosting our Fall Food Party, and I am looking forward to seeing what great ideas will be shared there! Jen’s Favorite Cookies is your best...

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October 2, 2012

Fall Linky Party: Fall Decorations

by Leanna

We are so excited that it is fall, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet in our part of the world. But despite the heat (or maybe because of it!) I am ready to dive into fall activities! And what better way to get started than by partying with my bloggy friends? Alecia at...

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