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 Collecting seashells fascinates children,who gather these treasures and store them in away in a box or basket or chest.  They could wander up and down the beach for hours looking for special ones.
They send grandparents on shell searching expeditions when traveling and ask, “Did you bring me home any seashells or stones (if we haven’t traveled near the sea)?”
Our granddaughter found a box of seashell treasure at a yard sale when she was a pre-schooler.  The owner saw Kara looking at the shells, noticed her fascination and said the little girl could have the box for free.
When Kara outgrew interest in the shell box, her brother …read more

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 Sailing on the ocean, swimming at the beach, learning about the tides and building sand castles…these constitute just a few of the activities we might consider for “Ocean Adventure,” the theme of One Book Two Book and Camp Weary Parent this week.
Are you enjoying ocean adventures this summer…a day at the beach…a cabin near the sand…lighthouse visits…seafood recipes and so many others?
Share with us your adventures.
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

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 As you wonder how to keep your youngsters occupied this summer, once the newness of summer vacation wears off for all of you, take a look at Karen’s post, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, here at One Book Two Book and Char’s at Weary Parent, Keeping Teens and Tweens Busy This Summer.  Also, those who left comments at Char’s post have great ideas.
Summer was a wonder time when I was growing up on a farm.  We had to work, but there was so much to explore out-of-doors.  My mom was a great one for pointing out the wonders of nature.  My dad related …read more