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Halloween: How to Plan Your Halloween Activities Around Weather

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Halloween is just around the corner and whether it will be a scary holiday may depend more on the weather forecast than your costume. If you're planning an evening of outdoor activities, beware of Mother Nature's bag of tricks. Instead of letting the weather forecast scare off your Halloween…

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Parenting: Discovering Interests of a Child

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Did you miss out on dance as a kid? Me too, but my parents never knew I was interested in it.  Same with choir, but I did get to play the violin for a few years.  Before I had kids, I told myself I'd let them choose their activities.  Do…

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Earth Day Tips for Children

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Earth Day, April 22, is approaching and that means it’s time once again to assess our choices and how they impact the environment. One way to make a positive impact on the environment is through organic farming. Eating organic is not only better for our bodies, but better…

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Snow Canyon State Park

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Are you looking for a fun getaway that doesn't cost a ton of money? Consider going to to a National or State Park in your area. Our family had never been to Snow Canyon State Park in Southern Utah. We packed up the kids and drove 3 1/2 hours to…

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Holidays: 4 Staycation Ideas for Presidents’ Day

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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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