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Hot Tips for a Cool Time at the State Fair

By Mary U on August 11, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Just for Fun

Still thinking about taking in the Indiana State Fair, but worried about taking the kids? No sweat…well, it is August…there will be sweat....but no worries! There is plenty of time and I promise you will have a blast. Here are a veteran mom’s best Indiana State Fair tips. Get there early!!! Most buildings with exhibits [...]

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little boy in a local history museum looks at the exhibits with no emotion

Your Kids Don’t Have to Like It

By Chelsea P. on April 21, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Mom, Vacation and Travel

We all know how some road trips start with, "I don't want to go there!" or "Do we have to?" and when they get older, "Can't I just stay home?" I was that kid, my sister was that kid. We didn't get it and we didn't appreciate it. But, as an adult I've been prompted [...]

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five little boys put their arms around each other while waiting for their baseball game to start

Taking the Leap: At What Age Should You Start Your Child in Organized Activities?

By Laura D. on September 23, 2018 in Childcare and Education, Entertainment and Activities, Events

Coming of Age? It’s suddenly occurred to my husband and I that our sweet three-year-old has come of age. What do I mean by the term “coming of age? What I mean is it seems that once your child turns three a whole new world of opportunities open for them. They are now old enough [...]

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Kids Subscription Boxes: Are They Worth It?

By Rachel E. on July 22, 2018 in boy mom, Childcare and Education, Entertainment and Activities

Scrolling through my social media feeds, I noticed an influx of subscription box ads that were geared towards kids. I ignored these ads many times, not giving them a second thought until finally, my curiosity won. What is the hype about box subscriptions? Are they worth the money? Would they be a great gift idea [...]

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Literary Corral for Little Readers

By Laura D. on June 17, 2018 in Childcare and Education, Entertainment and Activities, Motherhood

Before I actually had my own children I imagined what it would be like to share my love of reading with them. I had pictured myself sitting in a reading tent with all their favorite stuffed animals reading their favorite picture books while they listened sitting snuggled close. Or, we were reading under a tree [...]

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Quick Ways to Make Trick-or-Treating a Fun Activity

By Kaeko L. on October 12, 2017 in DIY, Entertainment and Activities, Events

Rather than just leaving the candy loose in the basket for kids to pick up, we made it an activity! Kids had fun “fishing” for chocolate at our house and it was a great success. This year my three-year-old and I started brainstorming and experimenting with other fun ideas we want to try.

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Fall Bucket List: 25 Ways to Enjoy the Season

By Allison P. on October 8, 2017 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

I spent the last few weeks of summer counting down to the first day of fall. It’s one of my favorite seasons for a variety of reasons: festivals, crisp weather, the changing of the leaves, you name it! Now that fall has officially arrived, I’ve gathered a list of fun activities for you and your […]

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15 Ways to Use Apples This Fall

By Brittany L. on September 26, 2017 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

One of my favorite fall activities is going to the local orchard and picking fresh apples right off of the tree. I am looking forward to this tradition even more now that my two year old can join us. I’m certain he will love it and we will end up bringing home a wagon full […]

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Impromptu Dinners with Kids and How to Survive

By Alycia C. on August 23, 2017 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun, Parenthood

Waiting for dinner when you’re out to eat can seem like an endless exercise in crazy, especially when you’ve got small children with you. If it’s an impromptu meal out, it can be downright terrifying. You’re out. You’re hungry. They’re hungry. And you have nothing on hand to occupy little hands and minds.

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Prevent Summer Brain Drain

By Kristin A. on June 27, 2017 in Childcare and Education, Parenthood, Teenagers, Toddlers

I have homeschooled for 10 years and I didn't understand summer brain drain until my oldest learned her multiplication tables in the third grade. We did our normal summer activities that year – pools, picnics, Vacation Bible School, and visits to grandma. It wasn't until we started school again in August that I realized she had [...]

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