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The 16 Creepiest Fairy Tales To Avoid Sharing With The Kids

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“Fairy Tales” evoke thoughts of gentle stories with pretty princesses, handsome princes, and plenty of fluffy bunnies. But this isn't always true. The sanitized Disney whitewashes we see may be entertaining movies we can share with our children, but initially, fairy tales were much darker, serious stories designed for both...
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The Penalty Box #Review @The_HockeyBox

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If I had to choose the thing that drives me most crazy about the kids playing hockey it would not be getting up in the middle of the night to get down to the rink for practice. It would not be the stink of the hockey gear or the...
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Reading Eggs: Our October Progress Update

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As regular readers will know, we are trying Reading Eggs to help both Evey and Gabe with their literacy and numeracy. Yes, you read that right, numeracy. The Reading Eggs program has, in addition to the three interconnected reading programs, Mathseeds a math program for children ages...
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DIY, Design, And Decor

18 DIY Kids Room Storage Ideas

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Every family has their own personal storage and tidying challenges. Whether it is a herd of teenagers who shed clothes and belongings as they maraud around the house or your autistic son who has to have everything arranged just so before he can go to sleep, hopefully, I have found...
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Family

Home Based Jobs for Extra Holiday Cash

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It's not uncommon to be in need extra cash, regardless of the time of year but the holidays can be especially rough on you the finances.  So, why not take advantage of the fast-paced holiday season and provide one (or more) of the following services to the hard-working folks...
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DIY, Design, And Decor

How To Makeover A Kids Room Without Breaking The Bank

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Your child’s room is more than just a place where they lay their head at night. It’s a place to call their own. It is a place in which your kiddo should be able to, within reason, express themselves, with kids’ colors and style rules.
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Patti Barnes
The maker and caretaker of little humans and the wife to the love of her life Patti curates knowledge, activities, crafts, and experiences for other families to enjoy. "Blessed" with insomnia, she gets to fill 20 hours a day in the pursuit of stories, news, and knowledge. Usually, found with a cup of tea in her hand, Patti requests you send snacks as the kids have eaten all of hers.

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Our Kids Redesign Chocolate With The Easy Chef Chocolate Bar Maker #Review

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When we were asked to review the "Easy Chef Chocolate Bar Maker" my answer was an immediate yes - make our own chocolate bars?...
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Cute & Cuddly Hand Warmers #Craft

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It is often difficult to find crafts simple enough to make with the kiddos yet also appropriate for giving to anyone of any age....
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Spring Has Sprung And It’s Time For Fun With @DKCanada

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We all know how difficult it can be to keep the kids amused through the spring break and I know I am not the...
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15 DIY Wedding Projects Anyone Can Do #Craft

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Summer is approaching and with it comes wedding season. For a while, weddings became increasingly more elaborate and therefore expensive until an attitude change...
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Angela’s Christmas – A Movie Review

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Angela’s Christmas is an enchanting family movie that tells the story of Angela, a six-year-old who looks at the nativity scene in...
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“How Science Works” By @DKCanada #Review

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Do your children ask science questions you cannot answer? Do you find yourself saying things like "Why don't you go and Google...
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Zoology by @DKCanada May Be My Perfect Book

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Zoology: Inside The Secret World Of Animals is the latest in a long line of exquisite books born from the partnership of...
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Reindeer In Here: Our New Christmas Tradition

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If a tradition we want to maintain becomes more of a chore than a fun way of celebrating together, is it really...
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School Time Road Safety Tips For Motorists #Backtoschool

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  September is upon us soon, and schools everywhere will be back in full swing before you know it. Along with busy ball fields and...
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Education

5 Workable Tips To Improve Your Child’s Handwriting #Infographic

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How To Improve Your Child’s Handwriting Infographic Uni-ball has put together these 5 top tips to help improve your child’s...
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