family fun • family fun-traditions
by Jocelyn Lieppman on January 22nd, 2019 | No Comments »
Growing up, the most memorable experiences I had with my mom didn’t require shopping or going on expensive vacations. I loved the days when we spent quality time together doing fun activities. And the beauty of quality time is that it doesn't have to cost a thing. Valentine's isn’t just…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Nicole on January 11th, 2019 | 1 Comment »
Play—Every now and then there are these moments when your child is home from school (be it vacation or sickness) and all his/her friends are away. In cases like this, you are the person that will have to keep your child entertained. Not many parents are used to indulging…
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family fun • activities
by Jamie Moesser on January 8th, 2019 | No Comments »
It can be incredibly tempting to keep the kids indoors all winter long because it takes more work and clothing for them to be able to play outside, it takes more tolerance of cold if one wants to play with them, and it seems like there are fewer options…
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Blakely Minton on December 18th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Growing up, it was a tradition in my family to drive around town on Christmas Eve and look at homes decorated with Christmas lights. Despite the fact that there was a myriad of organizations charging people to see elaborate light displays, my parents opted for the less crowded, more cost-effective…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 1st, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called "Holiday Yummies." I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I…
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