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by jyl johnson pattee on September 2nd, 2010 | 3 Comments »
If you’re anything like I was as a kid, new clothing for back-to-school was the highlight of summer. I always went for the cutest clothes that reflected my personality and made me feel confident heading back into the classroom. Now, as a parent, while I dread the chaos of long lines and navigating the mall parking lot, I still love the excitement of back to school and spending time getting my kids ready for the year.
The great thing about…
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by jyl johnson pattee on August 26th, 2010 | 27 Comments »
School can be life-changing for kids. From academics to real-life skills and experiences to interpersonal relationships, the classroom gives them myriad opportunities to grow and develop.
At the same time, school isn’t free of stress, pressure, and challenges. So, how do you as a mother help your kids navigate…
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by jyl johnson pattee on August 24th, 2010 | 6 Comments »
If you ask anyone, you will find that almost everyone knows or has known someone who has suffered from, is currently struggling with, or who passed away from some form of cancer. When I was 13, my neighbor died of breast cancer, when I was 15, my mom’s best…
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by jyl johnson pattee on August 6th, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Mealtime results in two favorites—food and fun! Delicious recipes and connecting with friends and family make for awesome memories.
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This Tuesday night, click here to join Hormel Foods’s SPAM team along with the Mom It Forward community at a #gno Twitter party about mealtime memories and…
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by jyl johnson pattee on July 30th, 2010 | 31 Comments »
Did you go “boo-boo” free today? Did your entire family eat a meal together without tears? Or, like the picture below, did your kids end up with ketchup on their face and look all the cuter for it? Then, high five! With hectic summer days ahead and kids out of…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 21st, 2010 | 19 Comments »
Can you believe it’s already back-to-school season? Doesn’t it feel like school just let out? And although there is still lots of summer left and vacays still to take, school supplies and back-to-school deals are starting to pop up. Are you ready to help transition your kids from home…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 16th, 2010 | 12 Comments »
Imagine a summer vacay with hot air balloon rides, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, free concerts, gondola rides, spa treatments, swimming, kids’ camps, and amazing food. Ready to pack your bags?
The Canyons resort in beautiful Park City, UT offers all of this and more in their summer…
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by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 10th, 2010 | 26 Comments »
If you could be granted just one wish, what would it be? How would it change your life? How would it make you feel?
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Most children wait until school is out to get their…
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by R. Troy Pattee on July 2nd, 2010 | 28 Comments »
The height of the summer season is here and for many that means regular parties, get-togethers, and barbecues. Sometimes having so many cookouts and commitments can make it difficult to eat well and stay active—but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Join BOCA Burgers on Tuesday, July 6…
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by Lisa Terzino Dyer on June 25th, 2010 | 41 Comments »
With Independence Day parties and events right around the corner, so many of us are asking ourselves, “What should we have?!” Just in time for this fun and festive celebration, we’ll be chatting with the folks at Bush’s® Beans about some great warm weather food and some fabulous summer…
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