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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family fun • activities
by Joanne Lang on May 29th, 2019 | No Comments »
I have always loved parties and entertaining. Now that I’m a mom and I’m running my own company, I no longer have time to entertain as much as I would like—the big exception being birthday parties. With four boys under the age of eight, I find the time…
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parenting • home management
by Rtia Cangialosi on February 6th, 2019 | 2 Comments »
This time of year you can find ready-made Valentine's Treats your child can hand out to classmates at just about every store. Although Valentine's Day cards are convenient and great in a pinch, it's so much more fun to make your own! However, even a simple craft can get…
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mom • family fun & traditions
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 18th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Contributed by Lisa Kothari of Pepper Pollywogs
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Kids’ parties are a perfect opportunity to take care of Mother Earth by embracing the principals of reducing, reusing, and recycling as you prepare for your party and also teaching your children how to be Earth-friendly as they celebrate their special days.…
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me • arts & entertainment • family fun • activities
by Gigi Ross on March 18th, 2011 | 18 Comments »
By the time my oldest child was about 4, he had attended enough birthday parties that we seemed to be drowning in stale pinata candy and cheap plastic toys with a short-lived fun factor.
I set out to come up with new and different ideas for party favors for…
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