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25 Creative No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas For Kids

10/10/20
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If you don't want to carve pumpkins this year, you're gonna love these pumpkin decorating ideas for kids! Carving jack-o-lanterns is a tradition that's been around for a long time. But if you're anything like me, the Continue Reading

Filed Under: Activities, Family, Halloween, Holidays

Is Trick or Treating Canceled for 2020? Safe Halloween Alternatives

10/3/20
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As cities everywhere are evaluating what to do about Halloween during a pandemic, many families are asking about Halloween Trick or Treat Cancellations. Here are some fun & safe ideas for a scream of a good Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Featured, Halloween, Holidays, Mom & Parenting, Safety

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7+ Resources To Help Round Out Your Child’s Distance Learning Schedule

10/1/20
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Remote learning schedules are all over the place this year. As more schools move to a virtual learning platform, use these resources to help round out your child's distance learning schedule. With so many students Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Learning and Life Lessons, Mom & Parenting

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How to Thrive When Distance Learning & Working From Home

9/2/20
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For parents who are suddenly thrown into homeschooling (or remote learning), knowing how to support your kids with their distance learning while also being able to get your own work done can be baffling for those brand Continue Reading

Filed Under: Featured, Learning and Life Lessons, Mom & Parenting

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30+ Adorable Apple Crafts for Kids They’ll Love

8/31/20
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Fall is apple season, making it the perfect time to make apple crafts! Apple crafts for preschoolers, apple crafts for toddlers, and kindergarteners too - we have it all will lots of creativity sprinkled in! It's Continue Reading

Filed Under: Activities, Featured, Kids, Kids Activities

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Easy Rainbow Walking Water Experiment For Kids

8/13/20
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Do you want to allow your kids to do science experiments and learn about the world around them but don’t want to deal with the mess or the hassle? Here is the perfect solution: a walking water experiment. Watch water Continue Reading

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25 Addictively Fun Virtual Summer Camp Activities

6/28/20
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Summer camp activities for kids have gone virtual! Adapt your summer ideas this year to taking advantage of these online summer camps for kids. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably sick and tired of hearing Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Kids Activities, Mom & Parenting, Uncategorized

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17 Laugh-Out-Loud Mom Podcast Options That Every Mom Needs

4/4/20
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There are dozens of podcasts out there claiming to be the best podcasts for moms, and to be honest, each has their great qualities. But to be a funny mom podcast takes a special touch - and holds a special place in the Continue Reading

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14 Games to Play When Bored (beyond belief) at Home

3/29/20
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When you find yourself in a position where you have to stay home, things can go bad and spiral down quickly. Boost spirits and have some fun when you try these games to play when you’re bored at home. There are times Continue Reading

Filed Under: Activities, Family, Featured, Time Together, Tips

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75+ Fun Things to do With Kids at Home (updated for self-isolation)

3/22/20
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When you find yourself needing to stick closer to home (sick kids, social distancing, etc), it’s time to come up with fun things to do with kids at home to keep them busy. This list of (mostly free) fun things to do at Continue Reading

Filed Under: Family, Featured, Mom & Parenting, Tips

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