It is that time of year when shamrocks are all the rage. Whether you are wearing a shamrock pin, wishing on a four-leaf clover, or spreading the luck of the Irish around to your family and friends, chances are shamrocks are around. This month, kids will enjoy making, baking, and creating shamrock concoctions.

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May the luck o’the Irish be with you! Yes, I am already thinking of dancing an Irish jig, plucking a few shamrocks, and celebrating the day when everyone is Irish, with smiling eyes and green clothes! It is a great time to gather the kids and their friends and celebrate the day!

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It’s the magic green color that will make your St. Patrick’s Day menu special. Looking for quick and easy menu items to add the luck o’ the Irish?

Check out these simple ideas:

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With the last Harry Potter movie set to be released soon, these books and movies continue to serve as a timeless party favorite for kids.  Whether for a Halloween party or a birthday party, Harry Potter is chock full of fun and fabulous ideas to bring alive for your party guests.  iVillage has a wonderful slideshow of 12 Easy Ideas for a Wizard-Worthy Harry Potter Birthday Party that have been created by Jennifer Sbranti, the Hostess with the Mostess.  Everything from Official Hogwarts Invitations to Magic Drinks to Quidditch Broom Favors, this Harry Potter slideshow has you covered.

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Do you want your kids to find their own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day? Send them on a treasure hunt looking for all of those things that are truly Irish:

Blarney Stone: Kiss me and maybe you’ll be as lucky as we!

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Looking for an easy, budget-friendly special activity to do with your children this St. Patrick’s Day?

I love the idea of having your kids wake up to a clumsy leprechaun’s trail of havoc!  Who could have possibly knocked over a chair, pushed a small (unbreakable) item off of a table, left books all over the living room floor, scattered cookies around the kitchen counter, and whatever other  clumsy tricks your leprechaun may have pulled?

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As the national emblem of Ireland, shamrocks play a big role in the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Even if your heritage isn’t Irish, celebrating on March 17 is always a hit thanks to the color green, the taste of beer and the wishes for good luck. Making shamrock arts and crafts is also a fun way to take part in the celebration.

It always seems like there is never anything green to wear when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. This quick project from Celebrations’ Karen Perkins remedies that situation and ensures you won’t be pinched all day.

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