Category Archives: Children

Most Intriguing History Book Series for Kids and Adults

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Heidi

Way back in April 2011, I posted about two history books, one of which I had heard about and not yet read. Okay, so now we are reading it, and I LOVE it!! I give it raving reviews and recommend … Continue reading →

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Birthday Party – Island Style

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Heidi
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My daughter’s birthday party was so super fun, and I want to share what we did so that you might be inspired when planning your next child’s birthday. I first want to give credit to Family Fun magazine for giving … Continue reading →

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Ring in Peace

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Heidi
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Ring in peace — literally. I gifted myself early this year with these seemingly magical chimes. Called ZENERGY chimes, these chimes are so well crafted that the tone resonates with perfect clarity and seem to have the effect of cleansing … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Gnocchi

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Sunny
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You remember what a powerhouse sweet potatoes are, right? Here is my favorite recipe that uses them. Sorry, this isn’t a particularly “quick” recipe, but it’s a good one to do with an extra pair of little hands to help … Continue reading →

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A Better Way To Praise America

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Heidi
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This may be a bit of a “soap-stand” post, but as moms with children in school, I believe I may be speaking to a wide audience of readers that have the same concern and the same ability as I to … Continue reading →

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Backwards Trick or Treating

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sunny
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If your little ones are like mine, Trick-or-Treating is too much fun for just one day. My four year old is so into it, that we don’t have to use candy. She likes it so much that she’ll do it … Continue reading →

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Trick-or-Treat Service Drive

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Kerri

Consider organizing a neighborhood Service Drive this Halloween. A week or two before Halloween, deliver a flyer and paper bag on your neighbor’s doorstep, indicating you are Trick-or-Treating for a specific item — Cans, Books, Hygiene items, or Stuffed Animals, for example. Continue reading →

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Happy Fall

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Sunny
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That is what I want to remember to do in the next few months. Consider doing some things simpler. Then maybe I’ll have more time and energy to go all out on the other things… I know there are better … Continue reading →

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Making a Reader out of your Child

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Janae

I have 2 kids who absolutely LOVE to read. In fact, if you were to visit our house, you would hear at times (I’m sorry to admit), the following words coming out of my mouth, “Put the book down. It’s … Continue reading →

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Interview your Birthday Kid with these 36 questions!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Kerri

Capture your child’s personality and growth by asking them these 36 questions every year on their birthday! Continue reading →

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