Christmas Letter to Siblings
When I set up Christmas advent calendars for my kids, they tend to be focused on activities. Today’s activity is writing a letter to your sibling. I thought it would …
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DIY Board Game They’ll Love
I know you’re curious. Or is that mild amusement? Have I finally lost my marbles? Why make your own checker board game? Because you can – it’s an easy project. It’s …
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Honey, Grab the Board Games!
PLEASE USE YOUR INSIDE VOICE Are you ready to face your family? Summer has sailed and Halloween is a blur. What stretches before us is the trifecta of festive family …
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Design Your Own Toy Mat
When I was a kid, I learned not to question the mysterious garbage bags my parents brought home. They would pull the heavy, misshapen bundles out of their trunk, one …
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Do Yourself a Favor for Halloween
“Mom, can we get Skelly from the basement?” my son breaks through my daydreams as I pull into the driveway. “Skelly’s just for Halloween” I reply. Another drive home with …
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Take Those School Papers and Stuff Them
My son scatters the contents of his Take-Home folder on the dining table faster than a low-flying bird taking care of business over unsuspecting pedestrians. I need a moment to …
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