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In the summer, I used to visit a friend in Rhode Island and in the evenings we’d catch fireflies in mason jars.  This project reminds me of that.  We’re having a last gasp of heat in California and the kids have been in and out of the pool and the yard, in the dark.  Even [...]

Make your own calm down jar or "mind" jar in lieu of a physical time out for kids.  Or to calm yourself!

I saw this on Pinterest the other day, via the awesome Here We Are Together blog.  It was meant for children, but honestly I can see how it couldn’t hurt for adults too.  I mean who doesn’t get stressed during the day?  Or angry or upset about something?  Why not make your own “Calm Down [...]