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Sharing Bread in the shape of a person sitting in a little piece of parchment paper

Sparkle Kitchen Sharing Bread for St. Martin’s Day: Bake It, Then Give It Away

A simple sweet bread kids shape however they like, made for sharing, just like St. Martin's cloak.

grandmother and granddaughter baking together

Story Extras Bonus Question: What’s a Recipe Our Family Has Always Made?

The cranberry thing. The sick-day soup. Aunt Jane’s rolls. Grab our printable recipe card and let your kids ask someone to share the recipe your family’s always made.

a grandma and her grandson snuggling at the kitchen table

For the Grown-Ups Collecting Family Stories: Ten Questions for Children to Ask a Grandparent This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the perfect time for kids to collect a few stories from their grandparents. Here are ten questions, some serious and some silly, plus tips for helping little ones listen, wait out the pauses, and save the answers.