Culture
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The Kratt Brothers Teach Kids About Wildlife in a New Special
There are so many great programs on television that help parents supplement their children’s education. One of my favorite programs is the Wild Kratt’s. These brothers, Chris and Martin, have brought the fun into wildlife. Since watching Zoboomafoo with my then 3 year old, our family have been big fans of these two. As a kid, I use to love watching the nature programs and learn about the world around us. My daughter shares this same love of nature and we enjoy watching Wild Kratt’s together quite often. This coming Monday the Kratt brothers, Martin and Chris will be educating kids about the differences between a crocodile and an alligator. I…
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The Soap Box Derby :: The Greatest Amateur Racing Event
Image courtesy of Westlake Newspaper Though I have never attended a Soap Box Derby I know that they are popular events to join in and attend by families across the country! Called “the greatest amateur racing event in the world,” the Soap Box Derby is the preeminent youth racing program, with the World Championship finals held each July at the world-famous Derby Downs in Akron. Girls and boys, ages 7-18, from throughout the U.S. and several foreign countries bring the racers they have built and driven to victory in their home communities. On Saturday, July 26th America’s iconic FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby will hold its 77th annual…
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Soy Wax Candles Offer a Healthier Alternative
Photo courtesy of Flickr The Many Uses of Candles: As candles started to wane as the major light source due to the introduction of the light bulb, they became more of a decorative item. Candles became available in a broad array of sizes, shapes and colors, and consumer interest in scented candles began to grow. During the 1990s, new types of candle waxes were being developed due to an unusually high demand for candles. New waxes have been introduced including soybean wax, which was a softer and slower burning wax than paraffin wax, and palm wax. (Source: Wikipedia). So with the holidays just around the corner this is a great…
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Movie Review: When The Game Stands Tall
Image courtesy of Movie Guide When The Game Stands Tall is a football movie. But this is a football movie about far more than the sport. It’s not about grown men; it’s about young men growing up. And it’s not just for football fans. This movie is for everyone. With the leadership of Coach Bob Ladouceur, the De La Salle high school football team won 151 straight games over twelve years. They hold the record for the longest winning streak by any team for any sport. Even the longest professional winning streak is a mere fraction of what De La Salle has achieved. When The Game Stands…
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Inspiration Found at Disney On The Road
Okay, by now you probably know I am a big kid at heart and love all things Disney! After attending the Disney Social Media Moms event back in April I truly appreciated (even more) what an amazing visionary Walt Disney really was and love that he never gave up on his dream of creating the Happiest Place On Earth! Which I can honestly say is one of my favorite places to go with the family. I love to see my daughter’s face light up while on the roller coasters or when she runs into a Disney character at the park. Plus, there is something about eating popcorn while walking…
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10 Netflix Titles for a Summer Brain-Power Boost
School may be out, but learning doesn’t have to be. We challenged our daughter to pick a chapter book of her choice and finish it before school starts back up again in a few weeks! Her reward: five bucks (plus we know she is keeping up her newly acquired reading skills). With summer in full swing, most kids don’t want to even think about schoolwork and are enjoying their days off outside of the classroom. One of the ways to introduce some educational programming is to stream on Netflix! We got rid of cable last year and only use Netflix to watch our favorite shows – so much more economical and they…