Clay Rice has been cutting silhouettes since he was little. Today the artistand authortravels the country, delighting customers with his talents as his famous grandfather, Carew Rice, once did. His incredible silhouette landscapes have been sought after by collectors worldwide, and he is the recipient of Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and the IPPY Award for […]
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, many people are in the beginning stages of planning parties to enjoy with family and friends. While some holiday parties include cooking complicated dishes or costly catering, there are ways to throw less expensive holiday parties that are sure to impress your guests, including the children. Fruit and cheese
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The word “discouragement” is not in the vocabulary of basketball star Jesse LeBeau. Join us in this behind-the-scenes interview about his book Among the Giants. The word “discouragement” is not in Jesse LeBeau’s vocabulary. At five-foot seven, most people would have tossed aside even the slightest hope of ever becoming a basketball player. LeBeau, on
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The fall semester is almost over! In a few short weeks, you can rest easy knowing that another semester is behind you. Aren’t you ready to relax and fall in love again with your favorite pastimes? Before you get too excited, you still have a few more things to accomplish before the semester is through.
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My parents were always pretty relaxed about table manners; we were definitely not an elbows-off-the-table, two-feet-on-the-floor kind of family. That being said, my sisters and I were not encouraged to play with our food, so when my little sister began to elaborately sculpt her Thanksgiving mashed potatoes one year, it was definitely memorable. My
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Since its release in November, Frozen has established itself as one of the most popular Disney films of all time. It should be no surprise, then, that so many kids love anything to do with the adorable snowman, Olaf, the misunderstood ice queen, Elsa, and the courageous princess, Anna! Here, you’ll find several ideas for
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The only problem is that their small, developing bodies are still fragile in a lot of ways. To keep your kids safe while also letting them try new things, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind. Follow these strategies in order to protect your toddler and make outdoor play fun! 1. Teach
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Trick or treat! Halloween is around the corner, and nothing gets us more excited this Halloween season than horror movie marathons, endless bags of candy, and, of course, spooktacularly decorated houses. You know what I’m talking aboutthat popular house on your street that is decorated every year with orange neon lights, covered by a cloud
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There are only a handful of films that have left an indelible impression on me. Steel Magnolias happens to be one of them. I remember watching this film quite frequently as a child. Some people may be surprised that I could handle such adult themes at such a young age. In fact, I managed to
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Sometimes, it’s good to break away from the same old routines, unplug the electronics, turn off your phone, and have some fun with your kids! Here are a few neat things you can do to bring some de-electronicized fun to your family. Blanket Fort Whether you use the traditional blankets and chairs method or you
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