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Earth Day
Maitreyee Pandit Maitreyee Pandit

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with this simple DIY flower frame craft made from recycled cardboard, wildflowers, and leaves gathered from nature! Inspired by sweet pandemic memories with my daughter Avnee, this eco-friendly activity is a beautiful way for kids and families to slow down, connect with nature, and appreciate the beauty of Mother Earth

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Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt
Maitreyee Pandit Maitreyee Pandit

Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Hunt

A fun, eco-friendly twist on the classic Easter egg hunt! In this post, I’m sharing how our family swapped plastic trinkets for handmade “experience tokens” inside reusable Easter eggs. From movie nights to ice cream dates, these simple DIY fillers created just as much excitement while reducing waste and teaching our kids a little more about caring for the planet.

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Welcome Spring…in Marathi Way
Maitreyee Pandit Maitreyee Pandit

Welcome Spring…in Marathi Way

Welcome spring with a colorful Marathi tradition! In this post, I’m sharing a little about my journey from growing up in Pune to raising my daughters in California, along with a simple and beautiful DIY Flower Rangoli craft inspired by the Marathi New Year, Gudhi Padwa. Using flowers, leaves, and natural elements, kids and families can create vibrant patterns while learning about Marathi culture, storytelling, and celebration.

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