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Ideas to Throw a Great 4th of July Party!
When we were kids, a few days before the 4th of July, my dad would drive into a nearby city that sold fireworks. My brother and I would spend a considerable amount of time looking over the different packages they offered and always made sure we had some sparklers, the spinning flowers, and of course a couple grand-finale bottle rockets. Back in the day, people were allowed to purchase fireworks and use them on the 4th. This part was usually the highlight of the day for us kids and we loved opening up the large box of fireworks! Now-n-days, our city is the only place you can view fireworks at the local…
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Reflections :: Family Reunion Week
It was my 78th family reunion this past weekend. My father’s dad, one of eleven children, and my Grammy the saint, would pack my dad and his six brothers and sisters up and haul them into the mountains in Pennsylvania to be with their aunts and uncles. I’ve never been there, but grew up on fed stories of Lonely Acres much as I did on food. The dirty swimming hole, the cabin for all the kids, games that included a supposed rolling pin toss between couples, that left the men running towards the pond and the women falling over one another with a body laughter so specific only women know it’s true. When I…
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Educational & Kid-Friendly Landscaping Ideas
Landscaping can not only enhance the beauty of your home, it can help your family learn and grow. A beautiful landscape provides all types of opportunities for physical and mental development in children. According to an Academy of Art landscape architecture program, landscapes “restore the earth’s processes and systems” — landscapes that can teach children “to see the world in a new way.” You don’t have to have unlimited time and funds to create a kid-friendly lawn. The following landscaping ideas can create an educational outdoor environment that still looks luxurious: Flowered Tree House The classic tree house is always a sure-fire winner with the kids. But with today’s…
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5 Top Adventure Stories For Kids
Long hot summer days are the perfect time to relax with a good book. And what better way to unwind than with a great adventure story? Keep your kids entertained these holidays with these adventurous and exciting tales. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis Four young English children discover an enchanted glacial world of talking animals and mythical creatures when they step through the back of their wardrobe. Widely hailed as one of the greatest children’s novels of the 20th century. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K Rowling Go back to where it all began with this phenomenal series about a boy wizard and his friends,…
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DIY :: How to Make a Lemonade Stand
What’s summer without selling lemonade in front of your house or on the street corner? In my last post I mentioned that my daughter and I worked on a summer bucket list of things we want to do this summer. We have about 42 days of summer to finish our checklist as she goes to a year-round school, so we are starting this weekend by building a lemonade stand. Since it will most likely be my husband doing the actual building of the stand, I went in search of some simple ones to attempt as this will be his (and my) first one! I came across some adorable ideas…
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Warner Brothers Jack the Giant Slayer Review and Giveaway
This week Warner Brox. released Jack the Giant Slayer on DVD & Blu-ray. Starring some of my favorite actors; Nicholas Hoult (About a Boy), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, Moulin Rouge!), and Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), the story is about Jack (Nicholas Hoult) fighting for his life and rescuing the princess from the giants who strive to reclaim the land they once lost after being unleased onto Earth for the first time in centuries. This movie looks like the type that has you are on the edge of your seat throughout the film. The special effects are amazing and the giant is pretty fierce. And if you are a fan…
