Posted on June 30, 2009 by hkempskie
Here are some fun ways to mark Independence Day with your family: Make a patriotic wreath. Just cut out the center of paper plate and decorate the edges with white cotton balls, blue colored tape (painter’s tape) and red tissue paper! During the day, let the kids decorate T-shirts or hats with paint and glow-in-the-dark [...]
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Posted on June 23, 2009 by hkempskie
Hey there! Wanted to point you to some great articles I came across recently on raising siblings. Knowledge is power and we all need some especially since summer and family togetherness is approaching. Enjoy! – Heather Siblings Wars How to Stop Sibling Struggles 6 Ways to Stop Sibling Fighting
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Posted on June 21, 2009 by hkempskie
Gulp. They are both going to be home…all summer. I am looking forward to it. Really. The lazy days of summer are hopefully on the way. I was so focused on what my Kindergartner would think of being home everyday that I had forgotten what my youngest may be feeling. He had run the roost [...]
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Posted on June 15, 2009 by hkempskie
We all struggle (or is it just me) with a gift idea for the Dad. I really want to give him something made by the kids and it be something that he will actually use. This year a very good friend shared an idea with me. It turned out to be the end-of-the-school-year for all [...]
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Posted on June 2, 2009 by hkempskie
Lisa and I are proud to introduce our new Siblings Store! Now you can order adorable shirts, onesies or bibs to celebrate the siblings in your home. The design was created by the ever-talented Sarah Barnewold – thanks Sarah! You can reach her directly at sarahb9@comcast.net.
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