In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15), try some of these fun family activities to get the whole family in the spirit! Get everyone together for a meal In “Swimming with Barracudas,” Sacre writes: I loved the sounds of those three women cooking in the kitchen: chopping, talking, laughing, yelling, and […]
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What a difference a week makes. The other day, as I made my way down the hall to my dad’s room at The Inn (my dad’s term for his nursing home), I was greeted by one of his nurses who I’ve become quite friendly with. (One of the perks of having a family member who
No wonder they called her “Mother Goose.” Some of her nursery rhymes are enough to goose any child out of a year’s growth or teach kids the wrong lesson. Take “Jack be nimble.” Is this what we want to model to our kidswhat fun it is to jump over a candlestick? This nursery rhyme should come
These are some fun ways to get you kids going on chores at home. Chore Magnets https://www.etsy.com/listing/83249330/set-of-10-custom-chore-magnets-custom Chore Magnet Boards https://spoonful.com/family-fun/creative-chore-charts#carousel-id=photo-carousel&carousel-item=2 Chore Dice https://spoonful.com/family-fun/creative-chore-charts#carousel-id=photo-carousel&carousel-item=12 Mailbox Job Chart System https://spoonful.com/family-fun/creative-chore-charts#carousel-id=photo-carousel&carousel-item=16 Pocket Chore Chart https://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2012/07/uheart-organizing-childrens-chore-charts.html Magnet Chart https://www.etsy.com/listing/180516466/multiple-child-chore-chart-mix-and-match?utm_source=OpenGraph&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share WIFI Reward Chore Bowl Chore Punch Hole Chart https://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/06/making-chores-fun-for-kids/ Ticket Chore System https://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/08/ticket-chores-fun-way-to-get-chores-done.html Chore Job Balls https://nieniedialogues.blogspot.ca/2011/01/job-balls.html Chore Chart
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You want to keep your kids’ stomachs satisfied, but are lacking any other snack ideas besides chips, popsicles, and French fries. Below are some healthier snacks ideas for your hungry kids. Almonds Tired of your kids running back for more food every half hour after snacking on chips? Almonds are filling and provide you with
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Memorial Day is the perfect time to get a running start on your fitness goals for the summer. Consider planning a sprint triathlon for a fun family fitness activity. Now before you hyperventilate, let me explain. A sprint triathlon does not mean getting through a standard triathlon in record speed. We are not trying out
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It wouldn’t be Christmas without music. Kathryn Thompson It wouldn’t be Christmas without testimony, family, music, twinkling lights, and secrets.- Teresa Clark It wouldn’t be Christmas without our beautiful nativity–sitting in a prominent spot in our living room–reminding us all that the beauty of Christmas is so very simple.- April Perry So, of course, it
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During the school year, kids have classes, homework, sports, clubs, and other extracurricular responsibilities that take up so much of their time (and yours). However, much of that is typically placed on hold during the summer. Because children have more time at home during the summer, these few short months are the perfect time to
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Every individual on this earth needs to overcome obstacles at some point in their life. Whether it’s applying for another job after losing the first one or even just getting off the ground after falling down, everyone has to learn how to overcome the difficulties that life throws at them even those who are famous!
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The pool is a staple for kids’ summer fun, but after they get tired of racing from side to side, it can get boring. Pool sports, like basketball and volleyball, can get expensive as well. Swimming is great exercise for kids, so keeping them outside and in the pool is a great alternative from the
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