Passing Down Your Family Memories

When my grandma passed away several years ago, I was the lucky one to get the original copies of her journals and some love letters she and my grandpa sent... read more

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Valentine's Dinner for Kids

My husband and I do a Valentine's dinner for our girls over Valentine's weekend. We make a "secret code" menu and let them order items one at a time. "Lover's... read more

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Valentine's Tradition: Heart Sugar Cookies

This is a simple, but wonderful and long lasting tradition. Every Valentine's Day, we make heart shaped sugar cookies with pink frosting. The kids can help make them (if you... read more

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Making a Meaningful Christmas Season

This year during the holiday season in order to have some good family discussions on what is really important to us, I decided to wrap up 12 books that teach... read more

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Slippery, Slimy, Science!

The time of year has arrived where outdoor play is limited. Here are some fun science projects for all ages to keep the fun inside.

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Absolute Must See DVD for Kids and Adults

Watching this DVD would make a great family activity. It will spark an important conversation about the world we live in.

The video, "If the World Were a Village:... read more

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Fun Car Games While Shuttling Kids Around

Seems we moms can do a lot of driving around. Here are a few simple games to make travel time a bit more fun and educational:

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Watching Sports With Your Kids

We watched the US Open finals yesterday and I couldn't believe how my kids got into it. They took out our tennis rackets and all the tennis balls and played... read more

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Keeping Your Kids Active Without the Whine

I struggle with whining a little bit too. This summer I've been having my girls do REQUIRED exercise time everyday. At the minimum, they have to run a mile--we've worked... read more

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I Vote Yes on a Trampoline

I worried a ton about safety before we purchased our trampoline, but I have to say it is one of the best purchases we ever made. It is a beloved... read more

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