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Campling's Cafe: Outdoor Family Reunion Fun for Kids
25 July, 2018
The extended Bailey family spends time together at a family reunion that has been taking place annually...
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Helping Aging Neighbors - Some Things You Can Do
19 June, 2018
It can be tricky navigating the landmines associated with helping aging parents. As they age, they still...
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Mother's Day Container Garden Planting Party
03 May, 2018
Here's a great Mother's Day gift. Spend the day helping Mom plant several container gardens to give color...
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How to Kindle Romance: Try Chocolate-Tasting
05 April, 2018
Sign up for a local chocolate-tasting or invent one of your own at home for a fun and romantic date....
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75 Fun, Romantic Date Ideas from Couples Who Still Love Each Other
16 March, 2018
Infuse your love life with some new energy with this downloadable list of 75 fun and romantic date ideas....
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St. Patrick's Day Green Lunch - Holiday Traditions to Try
08 March, 2018
The St. Patrick’s Day green lunch tradition is one of those weird family traditions that somehow...
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Make a Paper Towel Butterfly - An Easy Butterfly Craft for Toddlers
23 February, 2018
Here's a quick paper towel butterfly craft that even little hands can master with a little help from...
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Conquer Snow Day Boredom with 6 Snowflakes-Themed Activities
18 February, 2018
When the snowflakes start, it's a great time to squeeze in a few moments as a family. Here are 6 ideas...
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Ladybug Cupcakes: Sweet Treats for Ladybug Month
14 February, 2018
Month 5 for the Grandpa Goff bug club is all about ladybugs! How convenient that ladybug month rolled...
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Scatter Sunshine: A Simple Family Service Project
08 February, 2018
I had another strange encounter in the grocery store parking lot last night. I was pushing an empty cart...
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Raise Your Own Butterfly: Bug Club Month #4
01 February, 2018
Raising a butterfly should probably be considered a childhood rite of passage. Here are some favorite...
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Brave People Don't Wait for Courage, They Do It Afraid
01 February, 2018
I think jumping into the water might have been the closest I've ever come to a panic attack. Here's something...
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How to Save $3,000 Re-Shingling Your Own Roof -- Or Not...
21 January, 2018
Recently, I helped my family re-shingle the roof of our home. The roofing contractor’s bid included...
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How to Cope With Your Spouse's Most Irritating Habits: A Helpful Guide
18 January, 2018
I hate it when my husband eats the heart out of the watermelon after I slice it open. It’s a habit...
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Mail Order Romance - Family Stories
27 November, 2017
Why I would ever think that I would be the recipient of a diamond in the mail, I don't know, but I said...
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Pumpkin Carving Party - Extended Family Traditions
16 November, 2017
There is something satisfying about creating family traditions that you can count on year after year.
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Counting Caterpillar - A Fun Way to Practice Counting Skills
11 November, 2017
The colored pom poms you use to make your own Counting Caterpillar will help you introduce or reinforce...
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Caterpillar Painting Activity
09 November, 2017
Use a muffin tin, cotton balls, and clothes pins to create paintbrushes and a paint palette that are...
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Caterpillar Crafts - Bug Club Month #3
02 November, 2017
I had great plans for an engaging, fun craft project for my granddaughters that would keep them entertained...
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Read Aloud Tips For Parents: Think-Aloud When You Read-Aloud
21 October, 2017
If you are an inexperienced parent, or grew up in a home where positive parenting skills weren’t...
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