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Online Reading Program for Kids – ReadingEggs.com Review
For the last week my kids (ages 4 and 6) have been using the online reading program ReadingEggs.com. It’s fantastic! We’ve tried Starfall and other paid online programs, and hands down we all like...
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5 Cheap and Free Family Fun Night Ideas
Now that my kids are back in school, I feel a bit wistful of our carefree summer days. We went to the beach, chased butterflies in the backyard, and visited to every park in a 5-mile radius to our...
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6 Spring Break Ideas in the US with an Eco-Friendly Twist
Spring break is just around the corner and presents a unique opportunity for relaxation and education all rolled into one. Children can learn about wildlife conservation or giving back while...
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Mom’s Solo Weekend with the Kids – A Survivor’s Story
I recently did something I had never done before. No, I didn’t skydive, get a tattoo or even go on a wild spending spree at Bloomies (I wish!). I spent the entire weekend with my kidlets, ALONE. No...
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DIY Terrariums in a Jar Tutorial
I’ve always loved terrariums. It must the the miniature plants and their arrangement that makes you want to shrink down to ant-size and explore the contained little world. It doesn’t take much to make...
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DIY Natural Play Dough
I love making homemade play dough with my kids. They really enjoy measuring all the ingredients and working with their hands to make the dough. We had some leftover artificial food dye (we stopped...
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What We Did Today: Making Wood Sculptures with Kids
I’m starting a new series for my Saturday posts called, “What We Did Today”. It’s a chronicle of our mission to ditch electronics and spend more time as a family. Note: I just took a few minutes to...
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What We Did Today: Board (not Bored) Games
It’s our second weekend of no TV and video games, and now I’m thinking I want to make this a permanent thing. After about an hour of begging me to play Minecraft on his computer, my 8-year-old son...
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How to Make Clear Ice – Healthier for You, Fun Experiment with Kids
My oldest son asked me how to make clear ice. I was bit stumped. First, I thought our ice was clear until I took a closer look. The ice from our automated ice maker in the freezer was cloudy. And then...
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My Kids Have A Better Social Life Than Me….
Checking my appointment book is part of my morning ritual. I long ago gave up trying to remember everything I need to do without actually writing it down and as much as I love technology, I love...
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DIY Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
Keep the kids busy with this simple indoor craft. Here’s a great friendship bracelet tutorial. Complete with step by step instructions and images. Add a drop of essential oil to the bracelet for...
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Natural DIY Play Dough
Forget the store-bought play dough. Learn how to make your own Natural DIY play dough with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Plus, I’ll show you how to add essential oils for aromatherapy...
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12 Fun Indoor Activities the Whole Family Will Love
Staying indoors with kids? Turn off the TV and check out these 10 indoor family fun ideas to keep the kids busy and make memories (and build skills too). Feeling like you’re stuck at home with the...
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