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Tagged: pumpkin picking

10 simple things to do before pumpkin picking with kids in blue text on a pumpkin patch background

Fall / Holidays and Seasonal

August 16, 2020

 by Elizabeth Dukart

 by Elizabeth Dukart · Published August 16, 2020 · Last modified November 16, 2021

10 Simple Things to do Before Pumpkin Picking with Kids

Going pumpkin picking with kids this fall? Plan ahead with these 10 simple things before heading to the pumpkin patch!

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Hold up, though - these 2 fabulous kitchen appliances ARE related to homeschooling. Not only do they allow ME to make snacks and meals easily for my family (hello, frozen chicken to shredded chicken in 25 minutes!), but they also allow my kids to learn important functional life skills.

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