Tweens: Ottilie & Lulu Slumber PartyI learned several years ago that tween girls don’t want games and crafts at a slumber party. And they rarely want to watch movies anymore. Mainly they really just want to spend time together…talking, talking, and talking (preferably with out grown ups around). Beware, they are very loud! What would…
Flickr: How To Maximize Your Exposureme • biz, tech, & social media
Why should you use Flickr on a regular basis? Mainly, because it’s a great place to store and share photos. But, why should you use Flickr as a blogger? Because it’s a great way to drive traffic to your site and gain more exposure for your brand. Flickr is free …
Positives and Negatives of the Accelerated Reading ProgramI am not a reading expert but recently I wrote that my younger kids each learned to read at a much earlier age than my oldest did. I opined that it likely was because the little kids had older siblings as role models and ‘reading buddies’. I placed that conversation…
Science Fair Ideas: Grow Icky Bacteria From Household ObjectsAcross the nation it’s time for ‘Operation Find a Great Science Fair Project’! The scientific method is the main ingredient with creativity and enthusiasm thrown in on the side. Find a topic and ask questions. Then alter your experiment with different variables.
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Science Projects for Kids: Alka Seltzer RocketsSometimes the simplest experiments get the biggest bang! And by bang, I mean capture your kid’s attention and keep them entertained for a whole afternoon. And by simple I mean raid your grandma’s medicine cabinet and steal a few Alka Seltzer tablets. Teach your kids about physical vs chemical reactions…
