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Reading Partners Offers Ways For People To Give Back During National Volunteer Month
DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH, A VOLUNTEER-LED LITERACY ORGANIZATION IS CELEBRATING THE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA FUELING ITS PROVEN IMPACT IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES Reading Partners is a national nonprofit that collaborates with community volunteers and local public schools in the Los Angeles area to equip students with the foundational skills they need to be able to read at grade level by fourth grade. The proven early literacy organization has been providing volunteer-led, individualized reading support to students in under-resourced public elementary schools since 1999. April is National Volunteer Month (and April 10-16 is National Volunteer Week), so Reading Partners is celebrating the tremendous dedication and impact…
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Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long With PBS Kids!
Beginning this month, PBS KIDS is springing into Earth Month with its annual Explore the Outdoors initiative, encouraging families to get outside and discover nature. Our family loves to take nature walks and we try to do this together a couple times a week. Sometimes we head to our local park with the dog (though he is not a good family walker – he gets too excited and does better on solo walks!) or the Back Bay while our daughter rides her bike. Our latest adventures include heading to the beach while my daughter searches for seashells while watching the sunset. Getting families outdoors is what Explore the Outdoors…
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Dwell :: Personalize Your Home with Canvas Factory Prints
There are a ton of ways to showcase all those pictures you are taking of the kids, your trips, just life in general. You could use just black and white photographs which look amazing grouped together, or mix and match canvas sizes. Here are some of our favorite ways to display canvas prints. Black and White Display: I love how great these black and white photographs on canvas look. This would be a wonderful way to be greeted each day you walk into your home. Image found on Houzzz.com For a Nursery: Fantastic! This idea from Project Nursery who has the best eye candy around! If you are…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Out on Blu-ray + DVD 4/5!
Bring it home on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on April 5, 2016 Including new in-depth bonus offering fans the chance to experience more Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records upon its debut to become the cinematic event of a generation with over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Star Wars: The Force Awakens you will be entertained from start to finish. I have to be honest as I am not a big fan of the last three Star Wars and preferred the ones I grew up watching. I found Star Wars: The Force Awakens…
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Recipe :: Flax Smoothie to start off your day!
Flaxseed is a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. During my studies in human nutrition I learned about the many benefits of flaxseeds. You can find ground or whole flaxseeds at your local grocery store. I use them in my daughter’s favorite pancake mix (shhh, she’s none the wiser) and mix it in recipes when I can. This morning we made a yummy smoothie using a couple of tablespoons of flaxseeds and my family is loving it. In fact, they asked for seconds! Below is the super easy recipe to try out. Flaxseeds are the richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 that may help protect against…
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The 3 Must-See Cities in Andalucia, Spain
One of my favorite regions in Spain is Andalucia. As the southern part of Spain and just across the water from Morocco, it has a Spanish vibe with an Arabic influence. With its quaint villages, stunning views, amazing sights, and proximity to gorgeous blue sea, Andalucia is a perfect place for a relaxing and culturally-rich vacation. So here are my favorite 3 cities in Andalucia! Granada Granada is known for its beautiful architecture and stunning palaces. Here you will find small winding streets and cute cafes that are all looked over by the magical hilltop palace – the Alhambra. The Alhambra was a Moorish palace and is famous for its stunning…
