Looking for some calm in your household? Kids getting on eachothers’ nerves? Here are our top picks for activities to keep the peace between siblings: 1) Make believe library: It has to be quiet in the library, right? Gather up some books and comfy chairs (aka stack of pillows) and let them flip through the [...]
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It hasn’t made the scene quite as big as say, Valentine’s day or Mother’s day but it is slowly becoming a ”holiday” in the lives of many families. Grandparent’s day is on September 12th! There are many ways that you can celebrate this day. For starters, your children may want to create a “brag book” for the grandparents in [...]
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Cool school days – Let’s pretend game – create a classroom at home. Grab a table for the desks, a chalkboard and chalk (or a piece of cardboard with markers), some paper and pencils and host your own classroom! This is a great way to prepare your older children for school and fill in the [...]
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Maggie and Jake Gyllenhaal Jessican and Ashlee Simpson During the ’70s and ’80s, no less than six Sutter brothers reached the NHL. The Jonas Brothers Beyonce and Solange Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are just some of the most famous sibling teams out there. They combined their strengths, love and family bonds to rocket into stardom. [...]
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We just LOVE happy sibling stories and had to share this one with you. I’m also a fan of their products. Maybe you’ll be inspired to start your own family business!? What do you get when you cross an entrepreneurial-minded mom with four creative daughters? A growing company whose motto is “Funky Soaps 4 Funky [...]
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Hiking can be a lot of fun and there are many reasons to do it. They include being one with nature, great excercise, amazing views and even for the challenge of it all. Just because you have small children does not mean that you have to miss out on this past time. After my recent [...]
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Definitely a study worth mentioning! Do you have a sister? Did you know it can be good for your health? Having sisters is nothing less than a blessing, says a new report published in www.dailymail.co.uk. According to a new study, people who have sisters have less risk of being depressed. It has been proved by [...]
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Create a stained glass creature using nature to inspire you! You need: newspaper, glue, black construction paper, a white crayon, tissue paper (lots of colors), and scissors. 1.) Take a look out at nature, a family pet or even a fun nature book to choose the animal you would like to create. 2.) Cover you [...]
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Stargazing is fun as a planned event or as a spontaneous opportunity! More often than not, cook-outs, special events or late night ice cream nights keep my family out later than usual on summer evenings so our stargazing can sometimes happen unexpectedly. Just a few nights ago, we were walking inside from a night at the [...]
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Everyday, I am learning about this whole parenting business and the other day, Heather reminded me of something both powerful and simple when it comes to treating your kids fairly. I am not sure why I struggle with this so much. I have read over and over again (like you are about to do right [...]
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