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Family Fun: Soda Pop Bottle LauncherWhen you have boys, you need to keep them busy or they get into trouble. My 15 year old son loves to build things. This summer he decided to make a soda pop bottle launcher with his brother. All I had to do was purchase the items at Home Depot,…
Mommy & Me DIY Outdoor GameI love my kids. But I don’t always love playing with them. Their idea of a “game” is jumping on me, throwing things in the house, or chasing each other around the kitchen until one of them smacks into a cabinet. It’s all fun and games until some gets a…
Old Fashioned Summer Watermelon BustWhen I was young, watermelons had seeds. The seeds were not a nuisance, but rather something that was synonymous with summer fun. I have told my children stories about the games my friends and family used to play with watermelon seeds, but they just did not understand. They seemed…
Building Skills: 5 Photography Activities for KidsI fell in love with photography at an early age but I didn't start practicing and digging deep into photography until I was in college. I often think about where I would be in my photography had I learned about the different aspects of photography when I was a…
Fourth of July: Tips for Celebrating the Holiday and Cooking for a Crowdme • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities • what's popular
The Fourth of July is right around the corner and whether you are attending or hosting a party, I'm sure you're trying to get everything organized to make the day special. The Fourth of July is a perfect excuse to enjoy the five Fs: family, friends, fireworks, fun, and…
Summer Fun: Get Out and Play!Now that school is out summer fun can officially begin. Summer is a great time to get outside with your kids and have some fun in the sun! During this beautiful season, playing out in the open is a fun opportunity to spend quality bonding time with family and friends…
