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Astronomy Activities Kids Will Love to Do

February 3, 2018April 9, 2022 ellen Tips
Young boy looking through a telescope

Here are several astronomy activities kids will love! Fostering a love of STEM learning at an early age is one of the best ways to help your child be successful in school. Of course, astronomy is one of the subjects that make up the science (S) part of STEM learning. In order to engage your child, […]

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Kite Flying Safety Rules To Prevent Injuries

January 25, 2018February 20, 2025 ellen Leave a comment Tips
Kite Flying Safety Rules To Prevent Injuries and Accidents

Kite flying safety rules are just as important as the type of kite you choose. Have you ever seen a kite stuck in power lines? Check out these tips Check out more of my family fun articles. Don’t Get Your Kite Stuck in Power Lines This is a potential danger if you aren’t careful. Kite […]

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Baking Ideas Children Will Love

January 22, 2018September 2, 2023 ellen Tips
child cutting out cookies

Are you looking for baking ideas children will love helping you with? I’ve always enjoyed baking with the kids. I tried to involve them in cooking from a young age so it was something they had experience with as they got older. Now that both kids are adult, I’m proud that they have both been […]

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Jigsaw Puzzle Storage Ideas That Work

January 1, 2018January 2, 2023 ellen Tips
Jigsaw Puzzle Storage Ideas That Really Work

Are you searching for jigsaw puzzle storage ideas? Check out what works for me and how you can store your puzzles more easily. Jigsaw Puzzle Storage We love doing puzzles and we have stacks of puzzles that we’ve either done in the past or want to do in the future. The last time I was […]

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5 Tips for Mindful Shopping During the Holidays

December 11, 2017September 18, 2022 ellen Tips
5 Tips for Mindful Shopping During the Holidays

Have you considered mindful shopping during the holidays? The holidays mean shopping for many people whether that’s for baking, a special dinner, a new outfit, or gifts for family and friends. Before you head out to the store or sit down at the computer to shop, I hope you’ll take a minute to read these […]

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4 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Try This Year

December 3, 2017February 27, 2024 ellen 6 Comments Tips
4 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Try This Year

Do you have fun family Christmas traditions that you enjoy every year? Here are a few new holiday traditions you can try. Fun Family Christmas Traditions Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family so it only makes sense to create a few traditions. Don’t feel like you have to stick to the […]

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Grow Your Own Avocado Tree With the Kids

October 22, 2017December 11, 2023 ellen 12 Comments Tips
Grow Your Own Avocado Tree With the Kids

Have you ever wondered how to grow your own avocado tree? Check out this kit to grow an avocado tree at home and find out how easy it is. Grow Your Own Avocado Tree I know I love growing plants outside in the garden. We have several fruit trees as well as vegetable and flower […]

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It’s Potty Time! Tips to Make Potty Training Easier

September 13, 2017October 9, 2023 ellen Leave a comment Tips
It's Potty Time! Potty training time can be a challenge for parents. But, here are some tips to make the entire process a little bit easier.

It’s Potty Time! Potty training time can be a challenge for parents. But, here are some tips to make the entire process a little bit easier. It’s Potty Time! My daughter was very easy to potty train and almost trained herself at a very young age. My son, on the other hand, was a definite […]

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Unique Popcorn Flavors for Movie Nights

September 7, 2017October 2, 2023 ellen 79 Comments Tips
Unique Popcorn Flavors for Family Movie Nights

Are you looking for unique popcorn flavors? While I love buttered and salted popcorn, sometimes my family wants to try something a little bit different. Unique Popcorn Flavors Since family movie night is a big thing in my home, I was thrilled to receive some new flavors of popcorn for this post. How about Dill […]

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

September 4, 2017September 28, 2023 ellen Tips
Back to school tips for divorced families

H are some back-to-school tips for divorced parents to minimize the stress and confusion that often accompany the start of the school year.  Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents Here are four to consider implementing right away. Let the Teachers Know In order to curtail any confusion and avoid misconceptions, separated or divorced parents should inform […]

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