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Make An Easy No-Sew Pencil Pouch

Need a place to organize all your pencils, markers, crayons and more? Create your very own personalized no-sew pencil pouch using items you probably already have around the house. It’s a fun back-to-school craft for kids of all ages. Materials Needed: Gallon sized zip top bags Duct tape – in fun colors and patterns Scissors Ruler Instructions: Lay your gallon ...

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Back-To-School Hacks For Every Family

Ready or not, here it comes …It’s just about time to head back to school! Whatever school might look like in your family – public school, private school, homeschool, or even college – we’ve got some tips and tricks to help your family get back into the school year swing with ease. Color Coordinate Multiple children in different grade levels ...

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How To: Raising Compassionate Kids

When it comes to teaching love and kindness, you are your child’s primary teacher. Children learn compassion over time and through much practice and opportunity. With so much turmoil and hatred in the world today, it seems more important than ever to teach our children to be kind, loving, and compassionate people. Thankfully, these lessons can be taught each day ...

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Family Random Acts of Kindness Challenge

Teaching your kids to be compassionate individuals is an important task. Thankfully, it can also be a lot of fun! Here are 70 random acts of kindness that your family can perform for others. Simply print this list out and put it in a prominent place and encourage everyone in your house to get on board! Consider offering a prize or ...

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Take A Bite Out Of Summer

We all need a break from the hectic pace of life once in awhile. A summertime picnic is a fun and easy way to break away from the daily drudge and relax together as a family, even if only for a little while. Here are 10 creative ways to take your picnic to the next level. Plan a secret picnic ...

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Festive Paper Lanterns

Light up your Independence Day holiday! These cute and easy paper lanterns make a great addition to your outdoor parties and celebrations. Simple craft paper and string lights are all you need to make this festive craft shine. Step 1: Fold your paper. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. You can use printer paper, cardstock, ...

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The History Behind Our Star-Spangled Celebrations

Independence Day, also affectionately known as The Fourth of July, is anything but your average holiday. From pool parties and backyard barbecues with family and friends, to fun parades and flashy fireworks displays, the holiday is the epitome of the American “go big or go home” way of life. But have you ever stopped to ponder just why we love ...

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The Health Benefits of Audio

“A good story is a good story from the brain’s perspective, whether it’s audio or video or text.” ~Dr. Paul Zak Listening on the go has become a popular activity for people of all ages, and for good reason. Podcasts, audiobooks, and exciting Audio Adventures are three kinds of popular audio entertainment options available today. They are convenient and fun, ...

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Summer Science Lab: Make Ice Cream!

Did you know that ice cream has it’s own special part in history? It’s true! The Chinese were the first to develop ice cream, somewhere around 3000 BC. Roman emperor, Nero, was fascinated with the stuff, and is credited as the first person on record to have ice cream made for a meal. Marco Polo introduced Italy to ice cream, ...

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“Never Surrender” Homeschooling

“We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the ...

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