Family Fun

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Kids can find adventure in the simplest places. By creating an Exploring Bag for them, you can turn a neighborhood stroll into a fun, curiosity-building experience. Here’s what you need to get started... more »

How to Party with the Kids When Your Spouse is Out of Town

By Beren deMotier

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When the cat’s away, the mice will play! Why is it that an absent spouse (no matter how nice) brings out the rebellious kid in the remaining parent? It is OK to embrace single parenthood during a partner’s absence by partying with the kids rather ... more »

How to Photograph Children

By Richard Burke

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We all love children--and especially love our own children. Fifty years ago, photography was saved for the occasional family portrait or outing. Nowadays, we begin photographing our children when they are coming out of the womb and seem ... more »

How to Photograph Your Baby

By ChristinaEllis

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You can never have too many pictures of your baby. These precious years pass quickly so make sure that your photographs are the best that they can be; here's how... more »

How to Plan a Family Reunion

By MulberryGirl

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It's easier than you think to plan a great family reunion. With a bit of thought and enthusiasm it can be done and enjoyed by all!.. more »

How to Play Skill Building Swim Games

By Elizabeth McGuire

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In between the freestyle and backstroke lessons are opportunities to improve kids’ swimming skills through silly, creative games. Here are a few ideas... more »

How to Play the "Change Game" - Teach Your Child to Add Coins

By sugaredup

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Learning the value of money can be difficult. I created this simple game to aide my daughter in adding coins. She had so much fun playing the Coin Game, she didn't realize she was learning at the same time!.. more »

How to Predict the Weather Forecast by Nature

By Limowreck

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Nature provides ample, reliable clues to predict the weather forecast. Here's how to recognize and use them... more »

How to Raise Ducks at a Suburban Home

By eightisenough

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Perhaps you've never thought of it, but introducing a couple ducks for the summer is easy, cheap entertainment for the kids. Your friends may think you're absolutely nuts, but soon they too will be hypnotized by watching the cute little balls of ... more »

How to Read to Your Children

By danielzrib

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Reading to your children is a wonderful way to spend time together! Here are ways to make it fun for all ages... more »

How to Recapture The Best of Your Childhood this Fall

By Tiferet

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As a child growing up in the Midwest, I could hardly wait for the leaves to start falling. There was something about the change in the way the light hit the trees, the warmth of Indian summer, and the anticipation of school starting up again... more »

How to Recognize The Essence of Life

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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The virtue of recognizing the essence of Life is always with us, all around us; The following is a brief tribute summarizing the greatness of how fortunate we are indeed to be gifted with amongst the greatest and most wonderful of things that ... more »

How to Recognize The Immense Value of Thoughts

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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Reminiscing The Wonderful Magic of Thoughts The Privilege and Fortune of Loved Ones in Daily Thoughts & Actions Every thought is the wonder that has been seeking our ardent desire to discover it, to experience it, to appreciate it, to ... more »

How to Recognize The Virtue of Appreciation

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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The Virtue of Appreciation Life is a Continual Replenishment of Appreciation, Life Replenishes us every moment and provides us with an abundance of Happiness, Appreciation creates greater opportunities and enables the perception of pathways ... more »

How to recreate a 1950's home (or have a 1950's day at home)

By d332-dot-com

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Once in a while, it's a fun exercise to forgo modern conveniences and appliances, just to have a day or weekend where you and your family live as if you were in a 1950's household. Here is a list of things you would need to remove or replace ... more »

How to Recycle Plastic Laundry Detergent Caps

By Kristina

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Help save your environment and recycle your laundry detergent lids with creative ideas. Make crafts, games, toys, and use them for other activities... more »

How to Ride with a Child Bike Trailer

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Long before your child is ready to pedal around the block, he can enjoy the thrill of a bike ride. Bike trailers, which can attach easily to almost any bike, are a fun way to commute or exercise with your child. Here’s how to get you both ready ... more »

How to Run a Kids K

By Elizabeth McGuire

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If you’re an adult runner you probably agree there’s nothing cuter than a pack of kids toeing the line at a local Kids K, about to experience the thrill of road racing. When your child catches the racing bug, be ready to help him enjoy the event. ... more »

How to Save Money By Enjoying Life's Simple Pleasures

By Susan H Pardoe

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In today's technologically advanced world, many of us have lost sight of life's simple pleasures. Have you noticed that sitting in front of the computer, television, or video games actually drains your energy rather than boost it? What has ... more »

How to Scrapbook Elementary Schoolwork

By Lisette S

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Scrapbooking is a great way to make a story by using photos and anything else that might be of meaning to you. Scrapbooks can be shared forever and show a different way of displaying your work. Here I will show you how to make a scrapbook out of ... more »

How to SEE the ones you love ANYTIME FOR FREE

By myehow

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With your WEBCAM you can SEE your loves ones for free ... so great for families that live far away and ALL OVER THE WORLD.. more »

How to shop for clothes online while on a budget

By dawniebear22

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Shopping for clothes if its for work or for school can run into some really big money I have found an easy solution to buy large amounts of clothes with whatever price range I have... more »

How to Show a Teen How Much You Care

By Judy Ford

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In my years of counseling and coaching parents, I’ve talked with thousands of parents who love their teenagers, but aren’t sure how to show it. Parents want to have a positive relationship, but they’re uncertain of their role, and they wonder if ... more »

How to spend quality time with kids when time is limited

By klnygaard

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How to make even limited amount of time, quality time.. more »

How to Start a Compliments Journal

By LilacGirl

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Life can be hard at times for all of us and you may sometimes feel like you are a failure or that there's nothing special about you. A compliments journal is a great tool to use for times when you are down in the dumps or need to know you are ... more »

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