If the thought of a family road trip conjures up images of whining, sibling fights in the back seat or cries of “Are we there yet?”, think again. A road trip can actually be a great way to communicate better with your kids and even learn something about each other along the way.
Ways to make [...]
Tags: car travel, car trips, family fun, Fun Stuff, games, road trips
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Summer goes by so quickly. Before you know it, the school year has started and chill has filled the air. Before you dig out the winter coats, take some time to enjoy the sunshine. Even for busy parents, it’s important to spend some family time outdoors (with sunscreen on, of course!). If you’re [...]
Tags: dining out, dining out with baby, eating out, eating out with kids, Fun Stuff, outdoors, restaurant
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Our toddler loves to hide. Whether it’s pulling a blanked over her head and walking around like a miniature quilted ghost or sitting under the table, she loves to be hidden – and to suddenly jump out at us. Sometimes, you can just walk past the table she is underneath and hear a little giggle [...]
Tags: family fun, Fun Stuff, garden, gardening, outdoors, sunflowers
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We’re just starting to get ready for the holidays in our house. The cards have been chosen, the gifts ordered or purchased, and the menu is planned. Unfortunately, there is still an inordinate number of projects that need to be done before we can truly be merry. While our daughter is still too young to [...]
Tags: baking, Fun Stuff, holiday baking, Holidays
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I’m a gift giver. At least, I try to be. Whenever someone makes my day or goes out of their way to do something for me, my family or someone else I know, I like to say thanks by giving them a meaningful gift. It can be something small, like a batch of home made [...]
Tags: birth, Fun Stuff, Gifts, hospital, labor and delivery, nurses
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