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What we’re reading today:

1. This mom doesn’t really feel part of the mom club… except for when she’s in her minivan, she at least looks the part.

2. Having twins isn’t a unique experience these days, but it’s still pretty darn neat.

3. How to choose a daycare: trust your gut.

4. A 10-year-old won a National Geographic expedition to the Cayman Islands. Colour us jealous. Here’s his winning essay.

5. And because they’re just so plentiful, here’s another Harry Potter parody, this time doing a number from The Book of Mormon:

Photo by Etan Sivad via Flickr

Rounding up some cool ideas for exploring in your own backyard.

Summer is (finally) here, and at Bunch we are ready to get outside and explore! This outdoor toy and gear roundup has everything your kids will need to become expert explorers, scientists and botanists in your own backyard.

1. Backyard Safari Birdwatching Kit

This bird watching kit has everything for the budding ornithologist in each of us.  Binoculars, tripod, field guide and three types of bird call whistles will help to attract and identify our feathered friends.

Image via Toys R Us.

2. National Geographic Explorer Kit

A must have for the general explorer in every family. Binoculars, a compass, magnifying glass and an LED flashlight keep kids oriented and engaged.

Image via National Geographic.

3. Do and Discover Insect Collecting Kit

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