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Back to School: Starting School Party Ideas

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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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How to Make Summer Chores Fun

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I don't know about you but I've redesigned our chore chart more times than I can count. This summer, I've finally found an easy way to mix up our regular chore chart and get the kids motivated to help around the house. We've snuck in a few extra chores and…

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Family Fun: 7 Spring Break Activities for Kids

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Let’s face it, pre-planned activities for kids can have a big bearing on the success or failure of Spring Break. It can either be a welcome vacation from the typical hustle and bustle, or can be a week-long nightmare due to lack of preparation for keeping little minds and…

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Homemade Play Dough Recipe: DIY Kids Craft Idea

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Homemade play dough? DIY kids crafts? Who me? When it comes to arts and crafts with my 2 1/2-year-old daughter, Kate, I prefer easy activities that don’t involve glue or massive quantities of glitter... or lots of work. Spending a lot of time making ingredients or supplies and cleaning…

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Kids Crafts: How to Make Shaving Cream Paint

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My daughter loves snow. She talks about it all the time. She even makes pretend snow angels in the middle of our living room floor. But, alas, we live in the south and very, very rarely see snow. Since she won't be enjoying a fresh snowfall any time soon,…

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