Creativity
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Get Crafty and Enter the Cricut Explore Air Giveaway
Enter the April Cricut Giveaway for your chance to win this amazing cutting machine! Contest ends 4/30/16, 11:59pm EST. Open to US residents only. See official rules for details. We’re so excited to once again offer you another chance to win a Cricut Explore Air! With so many holidays coming up the projects are endless on what you can make. I would love to see some of the finished projects that the winner makes or better yet: if you already own one share those with us. This is one of those items I’ve really thought about purchasing and yet … I haven’t taken the plunge. I know, I know – what am…
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Free Admission During National Park Week April 16-24
Free Admission And Festivities For All During National Park Week April 16-24 ALL AMERICANS ENCOURAGED TO #FINDYOURPARK AND CELEBRATE THE NPS CENTENNIAL As the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates 100 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, all Americans are encouraged to get out and #FindYourPark during National Park Week, April 16 through 24. All National Park Service entrance fees will be waived for the week so choose a park, near or far, and discover what makes it unique. Each of the 410 national parks is a thread in the tapestry that tells the story of our country – its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, and rich heritage. Throughout the…
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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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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…