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What is a mud pie? It's an ageless art form that's made of two basic elements, water and earth, topped with natural treasures found outside like flowers, nuts or berries.

Where do you start? Here is a recipe, with step-by-step instructions, on how to make a variety of mud pies. It's best to do it outside, with complete abandon, leaving your electronic devices inside. As you gradually become aware of the bird song in the background, you will realize that this is where you belong: in the world outside your walls.

It is quite possible to make mud pies alone, but so much better to do it together. Take the mud pie challenge Mix up some mud with someone you love and see what you can create

Post pictures of your mud pies at www.facebook.com/MudPies101

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