Encouraging Reading: Entice Early Readers with Fun For Free
While it may be hard to believe, a recent study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation confirmed that millions of American children reach the fourth grade without being able to read proficiently at their...
View ArticleSweet St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: “Lucky You” Mint Pie
Everybody’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, right? This year, join in the fun of celebrating all things Irish with these simple ideas: * For the table, have the kids make some shamrock napkin...
View ArticleS.M.A.R.T. Back-to-School Shopping
School supply lists seem to get longer each year, and when you have more than one child to shop for, it can really add up. So it's no surprise that just about everyone is looking for ways to shop...
View ArticleLoving the Gluten-Free Lunchbox
With school lunches under scrutiny these days, parents often labor over how to pack a nutritious and delicious lunch box for their children. Individually wrapped treats and tasty snacks make the...
View ArticleTips for Teaching Your Children the Importance of Table Manners
Teaching your children the importance of learning table manners goes beyond the basics of saying "please" and "thank" you. Being courteous to adults and other children is a beneficial skill children...
View ArticlePut Away That DDT
A recent letter to the editor in the Grand Forks Herald regarding environmental chemicals and their effects on our health really piqued my interest. I happen to know several families in the region...
View ArticleSave a ton with these grocery coupons!
I hope you find these grocery coupons useful – I know I do! Simply click through to clip and print! $1.00 off Disney Childrens’ Vitamins $1.00 off any One A Day and Flintstones™ $1.00 off any...
View ArticleYour Young One Can Make a Difference Too!
Raising compassionate children is more important than ever, but in today’s world, when children are exposed to so much negativity, parents may be wondering where to begin. Introducing kids to...
View ArticleExtreme Coupons: Online Tools to Help You Save Money and Time
Several years ago, the only way to find great deals was to gather the weekend newspapers, clip coupons, go to the store and waste precious time standing in long checkout lines. Now, more and more...
View ArticleFor the Love of Scrapbooking: “Love Every Day” Layout
Looking for a new creative outlet or a way to preserve memories? Scrapbooking might be a great hobby for you, and you certainly wouldn’t be alone. The Craft and Hobby Association reported in its 2010...
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