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How to Have a Family Staycation In Your Hometown

Planning a memorable summer vacation for your family doesn’t have to mean going far. A family staycation means spending time vacationing in your hometown, which can involve trips to local tourist attractions. Many people don’t explore the place where they live — they think they’ll always have time to visit the top destinations, yet they never actually go. This is the perfect chance to explore what’s already in your area ...

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7 Tips on Protecting Your Baby from the Hot Summer Sun

Rising temperatures don’t mean you have to stay inside with your little one. Getting out and about in the summer sun can be fun for the whole family as long as you take precautions. Check out this guide to keeping your baby safe and happy while you enjoy all the activities this amazing season offers.  1. Dress Baby Lightly One light layer of clothing is ideal for babies playing in the sun. ...

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids Using Things From Your Home

Who doesn’t love summer? Sunshine. Warm temps. Endless days of play and fun.  But the joy of summer can quickly come crashing down when kids realize they’re left on their own to figure out what to do.  Sure, they’re ecstatic that school’s out. Their minds are full of ideas to enjoy their time off.  Until they exhaust all of their summer ideas in exactly 2.3 hours. Then what? Help keep the joy of summer alive by ...

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How to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Your Family

The year of the Rabbit is right around the corner…the first day is January 22, 2023.   Our family lived in China for a year and experiencing the Lunar New Year there was magical. It is truly a time of happiness and good fortune. It's tradition to spread goodwill to everyone you meet with a Happy New Year! Unlike our New Year celebration in the United States, their celebration lasts about two ...

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Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids

Oh by gosh by golly, it’s time for mistletoe and hol…iday crafts! Sitting around the table together making fun ornaments or cutting snowflakes out of white printer paper can be such a fun holiday tradition. Whether you’re a little kid or a big kid, everyone can join in and create fun things together. Sometimes crafts can be messy with lots of glue and paint, and other times they can be ...

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Treasure Hunts and Stroller Rides with the Family

"Mama! Here's another pretty leaf!" "I love it! Let's add it to our collection of treasures," I reply, mirroring my daughter's delight.  My little girl, Darcy, delicately picks up the leaf and examines it against the sunlight. We admire the little veins and compare their shape to the other leaves stored in the back of our stroller.  My baby, Laney, merrily kicks her legs as she watches us from her comfortable stroller seat, ...

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Easy Summertime Snacks While the KIds are Home From School- Joovy Magazine

Easy Summertime Snacks for Kids

I love finding ways to encourage families to get in the kitchen together, and summer is the perfect time for that. Whether you’re staying in to build forts, watch movies and play games, having a backyard picnic, out by the pool, or heading on a long road trip family vacation, there are a few fun and easy recipes that you can make as a family where everyone can get involved ...

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