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Category Archives: Fun
Road Trip Activities 101
Road Trips are a fun family tradition I look back on with fondness….UNTIL I became the Mom and realized all the behind-the-scenes work that my Mom must have put in to make it all happen! The planning, organizing, gathering, etc. … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Family, For You, Fun, Getaways, Kerri, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged books on cd, car trip activities for kids, good kids books, road trip activities, road trip ideas, road trip snacks
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Math Machine – a craft for elementary age kids
I was helping my daughter make one of these for her kindergarten teacher, and my husband suggested I do a post on it. My boys have made these for teachers and friend gifts before also. I had made one in … Continue reading
How To Make Your Own Word Art
My mother in law’s birthday was coming up, and as a woman who doesn’t need or want a lot of stuff, I had no idea what to give her. I’m one of the lucky ones who has an amazing woman … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Heidi
Tagged DIY gifts, DIY word art, kid friendly gifts
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Southwestern Veggie Wrap
This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. I made it up myself trying to get more greens into my diet and picnic cooler. It’s got it all–your veggies, your protein, your whole grains, though most of the ingredients can … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health & Weight, Recipes, Summer Fun, Sunny
Tagged avocado, beans, cooler, corn, cucumber, food, lettuce, pepper, plastic wrap, recipe, salad, summer, tortilla
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Make Your Own Tetherball Game (with a Balloon!)
Playing Homemade Tetherball A favorite summer pasttime — tetherball — is fun for all ages. And not having a proper pole or ball doesn’t have to stop you from batting around! Here’s how you can make a super-simple yet effective … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Fun, Games, Heidi, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun
Tagged DIY tetherball, how to make tetherball, summer games, Tetherball
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Backyard Campfire
Today I want to share one of our favorite summer traditions: A Backyard Campfire. Needed Supplies: An outdoor fire pit. Believe it or not, these don’t have to be expensive. We found ours for $35 at Walmart a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Children, Family, Food, Fun, Janae, Outdoor Activities, Summer Fun, The Moms
Tagged backyard, campfire, fire pit, reese's
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American Flag Retirement Ceremony
Have you ever wondered what was the appropriate thing to do with your Old Glory that is too worn to use? My sons’ Boy Scout troop was asked to put on a flag retirement ceremony, and now we know! For … Continue reading
Posted in Learning, Proud to be an American, Sunny
Tagged 4th of July, American Flag, boy scouts, flag, flag retirement ceremony, flag retiring, learning, Old Glory, Scouts, teenagers
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Celebrating Independence Day
I love Independence Day. I always have. It is definitely one of my favorite, if not THE favorite holiday of the year. I love all the fun that surrounds the day. I love the big brass band music, the thrill … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Fun, Holidays, Janae, Proud to be an American, The Moms
Tagged blue, fourth of July, glow sticks, Independence Day, red, waffles, white
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Chore Wheels
When we were growing up, our mom had a chore chart taped to the inside of the cupboard door. Our typical daily chores were: Set the table, Clear the table, Unload the dishwasher, Load the dishwasher, Sweep the floor. Our … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Cheri, Children, Chores, Cleaning Tips, Family, For You, Fun, Goals, Learning, Organization, Organization, The House, The Moms
Tagged assignments, children, chore chart, chore wheel, chores, family, responsibility, teaching, work
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Joy School, a Co-op Preschool
If you are thinking about preschool options, you should know about Joy School. Started by Linda and Richard Eyre when their own children were in preschool, Joy School has been taught by parents to their children and classmates for over … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Learning, Sunny
Tagged Caps for Sale, children, co-op, Joy School, learning, preschool, school
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