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Family Traditions: Instilling a Love of Booksfamily fun • family fun-traditions
As long as I can remember, I have had a love affair with books. As a child picture books would fascinate me and as a youth I would immerse myself in a novel. I knew I wanted to pass on this passion to my children. Books can teach, entertain,…
Valentine’s Day: 5 Fun and Free Family Outings for Valentine’s Dayfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Growing up, the most memorable experiences I had with my mom didn’t require shopping or going on expensive vacations. I loved the days when we spent quality time together doing fun activities. And the beauty of quality time is that it doesn't have to cost a thing. Valentine's isn’t just…
Family Games: Fun Ways to Fight the Winter Bluesmom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
Winter—I don't know about you, but I dread the onset of winter. The shortening of days and the lowering of temperatures severely curtail my family's outdoor activities, which are important to us. This year, I've decided that I will not let the winter melancholy set in. The antidote…
Holiday Tradition: Looking at Christmas Lights with Kidsfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Growing up, it was a tradition in my family to drive around town on Christmas Eve and look at homes decorated with Christmas lights. Despite the fact that there was a myriad of organizations charging people to see elaborate light displays, my parents opted for the less crowded, more cost-effective…
Creating Family Traditions During the Holidaysfamily fun • family fun-traditions
My children love hearing about what my husband and I were like as children. I enjoy sharing some of my favorite traditions from my childhood while we decorate the tree and prepare for the holidays. Many of our family's holiday traditions revolve around the preparation of special foods. Tucked away…
Family Traditions: Celebrating Winter and Snowfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Winter is full of family traditions (like this delicious one) but none that our family gets as excited for as much as the first snowfall of the year. Regardless of whether it's the first or the 15th snowfall, families can make memories involving snow that last all season long! …
