parenting • education
by Kellie Englehardt on August 17th, 2012 | No Comments »
Many families are looking to take a last minute vacation before the new school year starts. Going on a family vacation not only gives families the opportunity to spend quality time together, but it also provides excellent learning opportunities for children, including the chance to build stronger reading skills.
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travel • U.S. Travel
by Teresa Foskey on July 29th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
I never realized how lucky I was to grow up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland until I was in my 20’s and no longer lived there. It is home to so many unique things that I took for granted growing up. Things I had assumed that every town or…
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Danielle Pierce on July 18th, 2012 | No Comments »
What is it about family traditions that brings one back to their childhood? One of my favorite summer traditions is going to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I'm sure to some of you this may not sound like a typical fun family trip that you would be excited for every single year,…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Robin Greene on June 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
School is out and your child’s brain is on vacation! You mention one word about school or reading and your child just groans. Reading does not have to be a chore; make reading fun and interesting! We have all heard “practice makes perfect,” well, practice may not make your child…
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parenting • home management
by Linda Descano on June 7th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Planning a vacation? It’s easy for travel expenses to get out of control without setting up a few ground rules for how and where you’ll spend your cash before you take off. Here are seven smart strategies to help keep your spending on track:
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Reading: Five Ways to Incorporate Reading Into Vacation
