family fun • family fun-traditions
by Kimberly Ditty on February 22nd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
It’s that time of year again…whistling winds, falling snowflakes, runny noses….ahhh, the joys of Winter…! Joys of Winter? Some days it can be hard to remember that, especially when your little one’s teeth are chattering and they’re complaining that they can’t feel their fingers or toes. Next time that
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jennifer Grant on February 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
A friend who lives not far from me posts “Positive Weather Thoughts” (or “PWTs”) as status updates on Facebook during the winter. She is a mother of four whose piercings, tattoos, and perpetually-tanned skin give the impression that she lives near the beach… in, say, southern California rather than
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family fun • activities-parties
by Nicole Laws on February 8th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Children always look forward to holiday parties at school. It’s a little time out of their day to take a break and have a little fun…. The amount of time allowed for this type of event is usually limited so you want to make the best use of the
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mom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Desiree Allen on February 2nd, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Today, Punxsutawney Phil (the artist formerly known as Br’er Groundhog) will leave his burrow at 7:20 a.m. at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather…. If he does not see his shadow, there
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my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 22nd, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Belize—Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: “La Isla Bonita,” San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.
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Transportation to San Pedro
To get
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mom • family fun & traditions • recipes • food
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 29th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
You know an appetizer is a family favorite when you invite everyone over for Christmas dinner two hours early so they have time to get their fill while still leaving room in their tummies for the major holiday feast ahead….
But why wait until next Christmas to try them?
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#gno information!
by Jen Tilley on December 22nd, 2011 | 27 Comments »
The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with family and friends over fun activities. What types of family fun activities and games top your list during the holiday season? Why not turn on your Kinect for Xbox 360 and jump into a storybook adventure with your family and your…
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giveaways!
by Jen Tilley on December 22nd, 2011 | 830 Comments »
There is no better time than the holidays to reconnect with family and friends as you spend time making long-lasting memories. Baking holiday treats, watching classic movies, listening to timeless music, and playing family-friendly games are some of the ways to create those special memories with family and friends.
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Kinect
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mom • parenting • parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 21st, 2011 | 2 Comments »
About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye
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mom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jamie Moesser on December 8th, 2011 | No Comments »
How is this for an idea for a new tradition: turning the lights off? Whether as a means of adding appreciation for existing gifts… (such as power) during the holidays, or adding excitement to counter the post-holiday letdown, spending an intentional evening without power but with whatever exciting things
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