crafts • kids crafts
Written by: Jyl Johnson Pattee
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 13th, 2013 | No Comments »
Growing up, we never would have thought of duct tape kids crafts. Duct tape was something my dad used for taping pipes, fixing holes in tents, keeping the TV antenna in place, or repairing auto parts. Fast forward a few years and now you’ve got duct tape in a variety of colors and patterns, making it perfect for arts, crafts, and projects galore.
Duct Tape Kids Crafts Develop Imagination
What I like most about duct tape kids crafts …
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parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 8th, 2013 | No Comments »
May is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month. Raise your hand if you suffer from the effects of pollen?
If you are like our family, you are always looking for tips on reducing indoor allergens, pollen, and dust. So, I was happy when Sharp PCI provided me with an Air …
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travel • international travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 2nd, 2013 | 2 Comments »
If you’re like most people, travel to Paris is on your bucket list. Whether you travel to Paris alone, with a significant other, or in a group, no visit is complete without stopping at a few must-see sites to take in the romance, the food, the fashion, and the art.…
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family fun • activities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 24th, 2013 | 3 Comments »
What is your favorite way to celebrate Earth Month? I can’t think of a better activity than seeing spring flowers bloom. So, my family was thrilled when Thanksgiving Point offered us tickets to this year’s Tulip Festival.
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Seeing Spring Flowers: The Perfect Family Outdoors Activity
If you live in
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recipes • food
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 23rd, 2013 | No Comments »
If you’re anything like me, you love weekly menu plans made up of fast and easy dinner recipes that please the whole family. But, every once in a while, you also like to take things up a notch and go a little gourmet…. The challenge is how to get
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lifestyle • health-wellness
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 18th, 2013 | No Comments »
Whether our family is eating at home or on the go, I’m always looking for healthy snacks and vitamin C rich foods for my family. So, I was glad when Dole sent me three varieties of their latest snacks, their Fruit Parfaits, to try out with my family.
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Not only
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travel • international travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 11th, 2013 | 1 Comment »
You know those places you see in pictures, in movies, or hear about from other travelers? Those places you immediately know you must visit?
For me, those places have included India, Kenya, and perhaps odd to some, South Dakota…. Travelers, and their tales of many cities can
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parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 5th, 2013 | No Comments »
How many of you have resorted to watching shows like Cupcake Wars or Biggest Loser with your family for lack of good clean family entertainment…?
Not that there is anything wrong with shows about food or losing weight, unless you happen to be watching the Biggest Loser while eating
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travel • international travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 4th, 2013 | No Comments »
Is a trip to France on your bucket list? Or, do you have plans to visit anytime soon? If so, I highly recommend adding Normandy travel to your agenda.
This past January, I went to Ireland… and booked an extra week at the end of my stay. My original
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travel • international travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 28th, 2013 | No Comments »
No travel to Ireland is complete without visiting some pubs, eating potatoes, and drinking a pint.
This is the last in a six-part series on travel to Ireland. Check out the previous five posts on recommendations for planning your trip, must-see sites, how to pack, driving recos …
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