This Valentine’s Day don’t kick your kids out of the kitchen. Instead have them help you whip up a Paris-inspired Valentine’s Day treat! Children’s culinary expert, Barbara Beery, has compiled her favorite French desserts in her newest cookbook My First French Bakery. Recipes are selected with little hands in mind so kids can help measure, […]
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Or, have you been divorced for years, but still find yourself scheming how to get back at your ex this holiday season? Maybe you’ve never been divorced, but are part of a newly-formed blended family. Statistically speaking, most of us are likely part of one or more of the above. We either came from a
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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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It’s that time of the year, again! You can finally wear your new awesome boots. If you have kids, you can finally spend time with them now they’re done with school. You’ve already tried out the new gingerbread recipe, picked up the eggnog, found a turkey (or ham or tofurkey), and, if you’re married, you
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What goes into celebrating autumn? Both more and less than you think! I’m sure you’ve already resorted to Google or whipped out your usual go-to craft materials (paper bags, tea lights, and tempera paints), but this article serves to enlighten you about a range of sensational artistic DIY projects we think you’ll be delighted to
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Swimming laps has been proven to be one of the best exercises for your body. It gives you all the benefits of running or being on the Elliptical without impacting your body so heavily. It also works your whole body in ways that doing a circuit of standard gym machines just can’t, and it’s an
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Everyone wants a dream summer. With these tips, avoid the battle of wills with your kids and structure a summer that everyone will love! Don’t register the kids for three sports, art lessons, and summer school. Although the prospect of keeping the kids occupied for two months may seem daunting, there is no need to
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Countless poets have expounded endlessly on love. Harlequin novels and pop songs have done the same, but with less grace. Rock stars, movie stars, my little brother, my parents, Oprah Winfrey and Lao Tzu have all had something to say about love. And we’ve heard it all. Countless times, in fact. But for some reason,
Below are a few principles I have gleaned from wise people and from the school of hard knocks. This list is certainly not exhaustive. Do you know some important principles for effective disciplining? Please join the discussion and share your wisdom in the comments below! Think of disciplining as quality time When my oldest child
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Sally made a New Year’s resolution to get the kids to help more around the house. They all sat down together as a family and made a work chart. They outlined the jobs and everyone knew exactly what their assignments would be for the week. Sally was elated that now her household would run smoothly
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