March 16, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day brings up images of green, gold, rainbows, and leprechauns. Whether you are Irish or not, let us have a little fun with the colors and celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day!

Green and Tasty

  • Try out some new or familiar green foods: 
    • Cucumbers
    • Green apples
    • Peas
    • Kiwis
    • Sugar Snap Peas
    • Spinach
  • Drink your green with this yummy Shamrock Shake.
  • Add some green mint to your water - hot or cold.
     

The Natural World

  • Enjoy the beauty of plants and greenery - indoors or out! Take a walk and name all of the green things you see.
  • Grow your own green plant.


Hunting for a Pot of Gold

  • Search for your treasure with a scavenger hunt like this one or this one. 
  • Find 5-10 green items in your home.
  • Make your own rainbow platter out of fruits and vegetables, or stack your colorful fruit rainbow in a cup with yogurt to make your own rainbow parfait.
  • Make your own leprechaun hats with cucumbers, orange peppers, and cheese.


Whatever way you decide to celebrate, may the “luck of the Irish” be with you!

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