We buy a lot of toys for our kids, but they eventually grow out of playing with toys as they mature, especially with all the technology that is available today. It’s not that those toys don’t get used; children just naturally move on to another stage in life where those toys will … [Read more...] about Clever Ways To Reuse Old Toys
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Planning the Perfect Night In
Your Best Night In The next time nasty weather or a tight budget forces you and your family to stay indoors, keep calm and don’t panic! Make lemonade out of those proverbial lemons that life hands you, as the saying goes. With just a little creativity and a few items that you … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Night In
Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Looking for a simple recipe that's good for your kids? We love home made frozen yogurt. Sneak in some chunks of real fruit and you've got a creamy, delicious treat your kids will want to make (and chow down on) again and again. Here's how we make this frozen treat at our house … [Read more...] about Kids’ Recipe: How to Make Frozen Yogurt at Home
Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
A rich, fulfilling vegan and gluten-free way to celebrate sometimes seems impossible, doesn’t it? For years I’ve tinkered with gluten-free desserts only to have them taste like gluten-free desserts. The ingredients became more complex and expensive, and the baking process grew … [Read more...] about Decadent Vegan, Gluten-Free Avocado-Chocolate Cupcakes
Top 10 Alternatives to Watching TV
"Mom, Dad, I'm bored!" "There's nothing to do." "I don't want to go outside, I want to keep watching my show." Sound familiar?There is so much programming on TV geared to children of all ages that it can be tough to get them interested in spending their time doing something else. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Alternatives to Watching TV
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