Parenting
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Dinosaur Train Special “Classic in the Jurassic” Premieres August 18th
We started watching Dinosaur Train when it first came out a few years back and have been fans ever since. I really think the show is pure genius – combining trains and dinosaurs, with some fun tunes and educational aspects = a very popular show for the kids! On Monday, August 18, PBS KIDS will premiere “Classic in the Jurassic,” an all-new one hour special from The Jim Henson Company’s hit series DINOSAUR TRAIN! Classic in the Jurassic: In the special, kids travel through time with the Pteranodon family to an Olympic-type competition in which dinosaur teams representing three Mesozoic time periods compete in contests. Following the…
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DIY Ideas for an Awesome Minecraft Party!
Each year my daughter and I talk about what type of theme she wants to have for her upcoming birthday party. Granted, we usually talk about the theme she wants right after her last party so we can prepare and think about it all year long! Yes, we get very excited about these parties and I have found Pinterest to be such a great resource. When she told me she wanted to have a Minecraft theme I set up a board, Kate’s 8th Minecraft Party, on Pinterest so I could pin all the fun ideas I came across on Pinterest throughout the year. About three weeks ago, she…
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San Diego Zoo’ Global Supports Wildlife Conservation
Summer is the perfect time to take a visit to the zoo and is a fun activity the whole family can enjoy. A place where you can see all your favorite animals. But imagine a world where your favorite animals begin to disappear one by one. No zebras. No pandas. Imagine the impact on our future generations. Preventing extinction is possible and is happening thanks to an organization committed to connecting people to wildlife and conservation on both a national and global level. San Diego Zoo’ Global :: Wildlife Conservancy In the modern era of zoos, it’s important to do more than just keep animals. We need…
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Bitdefender Security Software Offers Peace of Mind
Image courtesy of Flickr Today’s post is brought to you by Bitdefender When I think about all the private information we save on our computers such as bank accounts, investment information, and not to mention keeping our kids safe from online predators, I am glad there are companies like BitDefender who provide software that helps keep all this information secure. Just the other day my daughter was mentioning that she has “chatted” online with a 13 year old boy who plays one of the games she likes. As I was sitting there listening to her the hairs on the back of my neck started to rise up. Turns out she…
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5 Classic Toys To Keep The Kids Entertained
Image courtesy of 9bytz If your house is anything like mine, tackling a to-do list with two lively kiddos is darn near impossible. Especially if it requires sitting down at the computer. It seems no matter what they are engrossed in, as soon as I sit down in my office chair they need 100% of my attention or are hanging like monkeys from my arms. Recently, I really needed to get some things taken care of and started searching the cabinets for entertainment for my little ones. I pulled out the Lite-Brites. Yes, we have the original from way back when, and you know what? They were completely entertained…
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Melissa’s Musings :: Enjoying the Simple Things
These past few months have been some of the most challenging I have experienced in my life. No one can prepare you for losing a loved one and I think it is something that once you go through such deep sadness one is changed forever. I do feel less afraid of death as I feel my father’s presence around me. And knowing that he is just on the other side waiting for my family comforts me somehow. Some of the things I’ve learned along this journey include: Not everyone is comfortable talking about death. I found out pretty quickly that many of us are not comfortable talking about death or…
