From the beloved chicken dance to the infamous cha-cha slide, you’re never too young or too old to start dancing. Dancing can be a great source of joy, exercise, and artistic expression. In addition to these benefits, dance comes in so many forms! Here are our top reasons why dance should be the next activity […]
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Tavia’s point in the movie (or play, if you’re old school like that) remains: traditions are an important part of being a family. They create opportunities for the best stories, provide chances for togetherness (that may or may not draw groans from the children, depending on their ages), and generally provide some kind of
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It’s the time of year when college kids are heading back to school or leaving home for the first time! Dorm rooms and student apartments can sometimes feel a little barren, especially when they’re small, so here are some cheap decor ideas and tips to make your (or your college kid’s) dorm room feel a
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As you start gearing up for the new school year, you’ll definitely want to have Laura Torres’s 52 School Lunches amongst your set of school supplies. From “Fiesta Salad” to “Caramel Chocolate Brownies”, Torres provides the perfect solution for the busy mom who wants delicious, nutritious, quick and fun recipes to keep her kids happy
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From street musicians to concerts in the Carnegie Hall, we’re connected to music everywhere we go. It’s important to realize, as most parents who send their children to music lessons do, that playing an instrument has an impact not only on the listener, but on the musician as well. Whether you’re playing a more commonly
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Probably once a day, we all lose track of time, lose concentration on a particular task, lose something we really needed for a meeting or assignment, or lose out on an opportunity. What happened? How could we have forgotten the simple, yet salient thing? There may be consequences we now face for that lack of
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My husband and I traveled occasionally when our children were young, and we discovered that finding a gift that a child would enjoy and at the same time have some correlation to the place we visited, was a challenge. As our children grew older, gift buying became such a burden in time and stress that
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Are you on the hunt for inexpensive Christmas gifts? This holiday season, save money and create thoughtful gifts from the comfort of your own home. Here are seven budget-friendly gift ideas to help you get started. via Spark & Chemistry A simple glass jar can turn into the perfect Christmas gift! Just pour
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How will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? Perhaps you thought about cooking a special feast or booking a flight to visit family in your hometown. Of course, nothing is wrong with partaking in a traditional meal with your loved ones. But if you’re looking to switch things up a bit, consider these unconventional Thanksgiving ideas
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There’s a lot to love about Thanksgiving, from the focus on gratitude to the table filled with good things to eat. But what’s not so delightful is the bloated, stuffed, hard-to-move feeling that often comes after that enormous Thanksgiving meal. While it’s true that Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food, it’s also true that
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