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Parenting :: Why Summer Camp Is Hot
Image Courtesy of boston.com Every summer parents look for ways to entertain our children. If you haven’t considered it yet, summer camps are a valuable alternative to day care or countless trips to the local park. Summer camps are available in so many formats; half day, full day, week-long, and even two week-long camps. Opportunities abound! But what are your kids really going to get out of summer camp? The specifics depend on what kind of camp they are participating in, but here are a few of the benefits: 1. Kids in summer camps try new things, learn new skills, discover talents and new interests. Learning about themselves and making…
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Camp Snoopy Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Knott’s Berry Farm
Last week I was invited to attend the reopening of the famed Calico Mine Co. ride and 30th Celebration of Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry Farm. I grew up with Knott’s Berry Farm and loved (and still do) the jelly’s (they have come out with a new jam and funnel cakes they sell at the park. As part of the celebration of 30 years of Camp Snoopy, Knott’s revitalized the five-acre nature wonderland. We visited Camp Snoopy during their Halloween Haunt celebrations and really had a great time – this Haunt is geared towards younger children. The revisions include new all-encompassing trail-like stamped concrete, use of natural wood throughout,…
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TECH A BREAK… You Won’t Get Board!
About a month ago it was my weekend to keep the kids (I have them during the week as well but we do try and plan out weekends with fun things so it’s not just school, homework etc and I’m perceived as no fun) … anyway, they were calling for rain. ALL WEEKEND LONG. Now, having two children ages 8 and a newly anointed 7 year old, hearing rain all weekend and cold means being cooped up and boring! So, I said “hey, here’s an idea. I think you two are old enough for board games now.” My daughter (the youngest) got excited. My son barely…
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LEGO Movie Review and Giveaway :: Everything is Awesome!
The Lego Movie Giveaway And Awesome Blog App! My daughter is a huge fan of anything LEGO and so when The LEGO Movie came out a few months ago we had to see it! I have to be honest, I didn’t like it as much the first time as I did the second and third (and yes, fourth) time I saw it again. My daughter absolutely loved it the very first time and that is what matters but I think for adults once you know the ending (nope, won’t tell) you will appreciate the movie that much more. It really is so clever the way it was written and…
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Parenting :: Building Self-Esteem Through Sports
Image courtesy of The New Agenda Recently my daughter has become very interested in soccer. This newfound love comes with a big sigh of relief for me because I too, was a soccer player for over 10 years. I remember when this “new sport from England” (that is how it was described by our PE teacher) was introduced to me at the age of 8 while in second grade. I immediately fell in love with the soccer and went on to play for many years. When my daughter played for the first time last fall she didn’t seem particularly interested in it – in fact I practically had…
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WIN a Disneyland Vacation!
UPDATE – Winners have been selected and notified! Time to announce the winners of our Disneyland Vacation Giveaway. These are the lucky duckies! They have all claimed their prizes and are super excited to have won!! Grand Prize Disneyland Vacation Winner: Melissa V. 2nd Place Tamron Lens & GC Winner: Sandy N. 3rd Place Combi Double Stroller & GC Winner: Dawn S. 4th Place CanvasHQ GC Winner: Lisa L. ————————————————————- A BIG THANKS to all of our fabulous sponsors and bloggers for making this giveaway possible! Tamron Get Away Today MarriedwithMickey.com House of Blues Crossroads Anaheim Canvas HQ ————————————————————————————————————————- When I was asked to be a part…
