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class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2012/01/the-pedagogy-of-play-and-the-role-of-technology-in-learning003.html"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/curatedwebobjects/tmpyUtqzj.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of The Pedagogy of Play and the Role of Technology in Learning"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2012/01/the-pedagogy-of-play-and-the-role-of-technology-in-learning003.html" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/" class="gray_subtitle"> MediaShift </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Wed Jan. 04, 2012</span> <br/><br/> <p> Educator Aran Levasseur explains the effects of play in the learning process: "Play is vital for normal cognitive, social and emotional development." <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2012/01/the-pedagogy-of-play-and-the-role-of-technology-in-learning003.html" title="The Pedagogy of Play and the Role of Technology in Learning"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/03/no-bake-peanut-butter-bites/" title="Watch No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites"> No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/03/no-bake-peanut-butter-bites/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Peanut-butter-balls-1.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/03/no-bake-peanut-butter-bites/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Tue Jan. 03, 2012</span> <br/><br/> <p> Turn peanut butter and a few other ingredients into some sweet snowmen. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/03/no-bake-peanut-butter-bites/" title="No-Bake Peanut Butter Bites"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-is-it-okay-to-lie-about-santa.html" title="Watch The Santa Situation"> The Santa Situation </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-is-it-okay-to-lie-about-santa.html"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/ts-santareadingtogirls.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of The Santa Situation"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-is-it-okay-to-lie-about-santa.html" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Tue Dec. 20, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Is it OK to lie to our kids about Santa? See what child development experts are saying about the issue. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-is-it-okay-to-lie-about-santa.html" title="The Santa Situation"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-holiday-books.html" title="Watch Seasons Readings"> Seasons Readings </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-holiday-books.html"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Storytelling_boy_and_dad_reading_corbis.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Seasons Readings"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-holiday-books.html" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Tue Dec. 20, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Get your family in the holiday spirit with an amazing selection of books for all ages and all religions. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-holiday-books.html" title="Seasons Readings"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/15/diy-edible-gift-ideas-with-cute-packaging/" title="Watch Nifty Gifts"> Nifty Gifts </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/15/diy-edible-gift-ideas-with-cute-packaging/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/gift.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Nifty Gifts"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/15/diy-edible-gift-ideas-with-cute-packaging/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Fri Dec. 16, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Give more and spend less this season with these great edible gifts and homemade packaging ideas. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/15/diy-edible-gift-ideas-with-cute-packaging/" title="Nifty Gifts"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/12/almond-chocolate-toffee/" title="Watch Terrific Almond Chocolate Toffee"> Terrific Almond Chocolate Toffee </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/12/almond-chocolate-toffee/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/almondchocolatetoffee.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Terrific Almond Chocolate Toffee"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/12/almond-chocolate-toffee/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Dec. 12, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> If you're tired of traditional oatmeal or chocolate chip cookies, you'll have to try these decadent, delicious treats. Get the recipe. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/12/almond-chocolate-toffee/" title="Terrific Almond Chocolate Toffee"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/29/mediterranean-sunset-salad/" title="Watch Mediterranean Sunset Salad"> Mediterranean Sunset Salad </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/29/mediterranean-sunset-salad/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Mediterranean-Salad-2.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Mediterranean Sunset Salad"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/29/mediterranean-sunset-salad/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Fri Dec. 02, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Combine colors and cuisine for a quick and healthy meal with this refreshing culinary creation. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/29/mediterranean-sunset-salad/" title="Mediterranean Sunset Salad"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/28/turkey-cranberry-pesto-salad/" title="Watch Presto Pesto"> Presto Pesto </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/28/turkey-cranberry-pesto-salad/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/turkey-cranberry-pesto-salad2.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Presto Pesto"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/28/turkey-cranberry-pesto-salad/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Nov. 28, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Is your turkey lurking? Turn your turkey day leftovers into lip-smacking meals with these great recipes. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/28/turkey-cranberry-pesto-salad/" title="Presto Pesto"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="video topics_video"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://video.pbs.org/video/2169485270/" title="Watch A Lesson in Charity and Giving for Kids"> A Lesson in Charity and Giving for Kids </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://video.pbs.org/video/2169485270/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.pbsorg-prod.mediafiles/media/images/video_play_image.png" alt="Play Video" class="video_play_image"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/tmprinDAB.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of A Lesson in Charity and Giving for Kids"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://video.pbs.org/video/2169485270/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.nbr.com/" class="gray_subtitle"> Nightly Business Report </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Nov. 21, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> The holiday season is a good opportunity to teach children about the spirit of giving. Kiplinger's Personal Finance's Janet Bodnar has some tips. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://video.pbs.org/video/2169485270/" title="A Lesson in Charity and Giving for Kids"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/17/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-maple-vinaigrette/" title="Watch Brussel Sprouts You'll Actually Like!"> Brussel Sprouts You'll Actually Like! </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/17/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-maple-vinaigrette/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/brussel-sprouts-bacon452x254.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Brussel Sprouts You'll Actually Like!"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/17/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-maple-vinaigrette/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Nov. 21, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> You might not be a fan of Brussel sprouts now, but you will be after trying this recipe! Add it to your Thanksgiving day buffet. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/17/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-maple-vinaigrette/" title="Brussel Sprouts You'll Actually Like!"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> </div> <div class="grid_8 omega" id="topics_omega_all"> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/29/top-10-favorite-recipes-of-2011-on-kitchen-explorers/" title="Watch Top 10 Recipes on Kitchen Explorers"> Top 10 Recipes on Kitchen Explorers </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/29/top-10-favorite-recipes-of-2011-on-kitchen-explorers/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/curatedwebobjects/tmpOiZcAY.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Top 10 Recipes on Kitchen Explorers"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/29/top-10-favorite-recipes-of-2011-on-kitchen-explorers/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Thu Dec. 29, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Alice, from Kitchen Explorers, stirs things up with her list of favorite recipes from the site. Tell us if you agree wtih her list. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/29/top-10-favorite-recipes-of-2011-on-kitchen-explorers/" title="Top 10 Recipes on Kitchen Explorers"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/02/spinach-and-rice-lasagna/" title="Watch Light and Lovely Lasagna"> Light and Lovely Lasagna </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/02/spinach-and-rice-lasagna/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Spinach-Rice-Lasagne-31.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Light and Lovely Lasagna"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/02/spinach-and-rice-lasagna/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Jan. 02, 2012</span> <br/><br/> <p> Try this surprising twist on traditional lasagna. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2012/01/02/spinach-and-rice-lasagna/" title="Light and Lovely Lasagna"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-making-new-years-resolutions-with-your-child.html" title="Watch NYE for families"> NYE for families </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-making-new-years-resolutions-with-your-child.html"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Getty_-_Family_noisemakers.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of NYE for families"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-making-new-years-resolutions-with-your-child.html" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Tue Dec. 20, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> The best way to teach your children the importance of New Year's resolutions is by making it part of the family tradition. Here are some tips on how to help your kids benefit from making resolutions. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-winter-making-new-years-resolutions-with-your-child.html" title="NYE for families"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/19/pesto-goat-cheese-and-cranberry-topped-brie/" title="Watch Seasonal Treats"> Seasonal Treats </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/19/pesto-goat-cheese-and-cranberry-topped-brie/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/KE-holidaycheeses.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Seasonal Treats"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/19/pesto-goat-cheese-and-cranberry-topped-brie/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Dec. 19, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Please with cheese! Try this simply delicious and fabulously festive red and green holiday cheese plate. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/19/pesto-goat-cheese-and-cranberry-topped-brie/" title="Seasonal Treats"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/13/hanukkah-brisket-and-other-recipes/" title="Watch Beautiful Brisket"> Beautiful Brisket </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/13/hanukkah-brisket-and-other-recipes/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Brisket-2.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Beautiful Brisket"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/13/hanukkah-brisket-and-other-recipes/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Tue Dec. 13, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Try your hand at some tasty and traditional Hanukkah recipes. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/13/hanukkah-brisket-and-other-recipes/" title="Beautiful Brisket"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/fun-and-games/activities-and-crafts/eye-spy-rainbow-bottle/" title="Watch Eye Spy Rainbow Bottle"> Eye Spy Rainbow Bottle </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/fun-and-games/activities-and-crafts/eye-spy-rainbow-bottle/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/eyespyrainbowbottle_1.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Eye Spy Rainbow Bottle"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/fun-and-games/activities-and-crafts/eye-spy-rainbow-bottle/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Fri Dec. 02, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Recycle materials and inexpensively entertain your kids at the same time! Make your own eye spy rainbow bottle for all of your future family road trips. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/fun-and-games/activities-and-crafts/eye-spy-rainbow-bottle/" title="Eye Spy Rainbow Bottle"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/01/mini-graham-gingerbread-houses/" title="Watch Mini Graham Gingerbread Houses"> Mini Graham Gingerbread Houses </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/01/mini-graham-gingerbread-houses/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/mini-gingerbread-houses.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Mini Graham Gingerbread Houses"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/01/mini-graham-gingerbread-houses/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Fri Dec. 02, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Keep the holiday spirit going by making these cute Graham cracker gingerbread houses with your child. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/12/01/mini-graham-gingerbread-houses/" title="Mini Graham Gingerbread Houses"> Continue</a> </p><br/> </div> <div class="webobject"> <span class="title"> <a rel="external" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/23/dairy-free-pumpkin-spice-ice-cream/" title="Watch Dairy-Free and Pumpkin-y"> Dairy-Free and Pumpkin-y </a> </span> <br/><br/> <a rel="external" class="play" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/23/dairy-free-pumpkin-spice-ice-cream/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002im_/http://www-tc.pbs.org/s3/pbs.merlin.cdn.prod/webobjects/Pumpkin-Spice-Ice-Cream.640x360.jpg" alt="Image of Dairy-Free and Pumpkin-y"/> </a> <h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/kitchenexplorers/2011/11/23/dairy-free-pumpkin-spice-ice-cream/" title="Program "> </a> </h5> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120105234002/http://www.pbs.org/parents/" class="gray_subtitle"> PBS Parents </a> <br/> <span class="time"></span> <br/> <span>Mon Nov. 28, 2011</span> <br/><br/> <p> Mix together pumpkin, spice, and everything nice! 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You can make it up to a day ahead and heat it in the oven before dinner. 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