family fun • entertainment & parties
by Stephanie Keeping on August 14th, 2019 | No Comments »
Starting kindergarten for the first time can be equal parts exciting and daunting—for both the student-to-be and for mom. There are many strategies to make the transition easier, but what could be more fun than a “starting school” party? A fun twist on a back to school themed celebration, it…
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parenting • home management
by Jessica Watson on June 22nd, 2019 | No Comments »
I don't know about you but I've redesigned our chore chart more times than I can count. This summer, I've finally found an easy way to mix up our regular chore chart and get the kids motivated to help around the house. We've snuck in a few extra chores and…
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Lauren Weber on February 22nd, 2019 | 1 Comment »
Let’s face it, pre-planned activities for kids can have a big bearing on the success or failure of Spring Break. It can either be a welcome vacation from the typical hustle and bustle, or can be a week-long nightmare due to lack of preparation for keeping little minds and…
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crafts • kids crafts
by Sarah Bagley on January 8th, 2019 | No Comments »
Homemade play dough? DIY kids crafts? Who me? When it comes to arts and crafts with my 2 1/2-year-old daughter, Kate, I prefer easy activities that don’t involve glue or massive quantities of glitter... or lots of work. Spending a lot of time making ingredients or supplies and cleaning…
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contests • crafts • kids crafts
by Desiree Glaze on January 3rd, 2019 | 5 Comments »
My daughter loves snow. She talks about it all the time. She even makes pretend snow angels in the middle of our living room floor. But, alas, we live in the south and very, very rarely see snow. Since she won't be enjoying a fresh snowfall any time soon,…
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