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How To Teach Your Child Emotional Intelligence – PLUS A Free “Emotions On Faces” Activity Book #Printable

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Emotional intelligence is defined as: the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically and I think we can all agree that this is a crucial skill in all...
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How To Fight Back Against Power Bills

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High energy bills getting you down? Well, it’s time to fight back and change the situation and have your power bills going down and not your bank balance.  Here are some simple ways to cut the cost of keeping your lights on and your gadgets going: Have A Home Energy Audit A...
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Education

If You Are Thinking Of Homeschooling Consider These Basic Points First

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Homeschooling is becoming more popular, with more parents choosing to homeschool every year. Although homeschooling can be an incredible way to educate your children, it is essential to bear in mind that it isn’t a method that works for everyone, and that you need to be fully aware of...
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Making Time To Look After You, Without Feeling Guilty

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We are all guilty of pushing our needs aside to look after the other people in our lives. While that is admirable, it can also make you miserable. The only way to truly help other people is to look after yourself too. Otherwise, you’re just letting yourself get worn...
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Book Reviews

@DKCanada Brings You 365 Things To Do Outside

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When asked about my favorite DK books many of their captivating large hardbacks come to mind. With their beautiful photography and in-depth knowledge, they are our go-to for many of our home school projects. However, DK has such a vast range of 'hands-on' activity kids books that for "I...
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Crafts

Kids Will Love This Simple, Rustic, Christmas Tree Craft

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Materials Long twigsFelt in a variety of colorsHot glue gunSmall wood slice rounds in different sizesScissorsCardstockPencil Instructions Begin by drawing half of a Christmas tree shape on the...
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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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Make Your Own Edible Sensory Sand #Craft #Recipe

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Does your child struggle with the idea of touching and playing with sand? Unfortunately, it’s probably one of the most common sensory issues that...
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Book Reviews

Outrageously Easy Outdoor Crafts With @DKCanada

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The best endorsement for this book is not what I can write about it but what I can show you. This is what our...
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PipeCleaner Bunnies & Carrots #Craft

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For some of us spring has sprung and so too have the thoughts of Easter Crafts! Gabriel is not a big fan of crafts,...
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Make This Cute Wine Cork Mouse To Dangle From Your Tree

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Materials Wine corks Scissors Rhinestones Ribbon Small jingle bell Green sparkly pipe cleaner Knife Low temperature hot glue gun Instructions: Begin by slicing off two thin...
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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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Book Reviews

“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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Book Reviews

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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