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  1. Kids' playlist makeover
    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 17, 2010
    Your kids probably know all the top songs and artists today, but what about the classics? With great artists like The Who playing...
  2. 10 Educational activities for kids that are low cost or no cost
    By Esther A. Jantzen, Ed.D on Mar 17, 2010
    To “Plus It” means to take what you're already doing at home (like eating soup with a kid at the kitchen table) and add...
  3. Monday Mom challenge: Make the most of the last weeks of school
    By Jen Klein on Mar 15, 2010
    As the weeks of the school year wind down, you likely are making plans for and looking forward to summer vacation. But there's also...
  4. Getting kids involved in junior carpentry
    By Jen Klein on Mar 12, 2010
    If your spring home improvement projects include hammering, sawing, and nuts and bolts, you have ready made assistants in your kids....
  5. 10 St. Patrick's Day activities for kids
    By Abbi Perets on Mar 11, 2010
    St. Patrick's Day offers a great opportunity to teach your kids about another culture, make a craft or two, enjoy some food and, of...
  6. Family yard spruce-up
    By Jen Klein on Mar 10, 2010
    Whether your winter is long or short, warming spring temperatures tell you to get outside. And with spring a time when many families...
  7. Get kids involved in painting their rooms
    By Jen Klein on Mar 9, 2010
    One of the easiest home improvement projects around is a can of paint. With a gallon of a fabulous color and a few hours, you can...
  8. Spring break fun: Take classes with kids
    By Jen Klein on Mar 9, 2010
    Community organizations, schools, churches and some businesses all tend to offer activities for kids during spring break. They are a...
  9. Monday Mom challenge: Home improvement projects with kids
    By Jen Klein on Mar 8, 2010
    When spring appears on the horizon, many a household start thinking about renewal in more ways than welcoming warmer weather....
  10. How to have a family game night
    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 5, 2010
    Family game night has become one of those buzz words that everyone is talking about. But more than just a hot topic, family game...
  11. How to save money on a Disney vacation
    By Sarah W. Caron on Mar 4, 2010
    To a kid, a trip to Disney to play with Mickey Mouse and dine with Cinderella is the ultimate. It can, however, put a major dent in...
  12. Spring Break activity: Exploring museums
    By Jen Klein on Mar 3, 2010
    It's easy as a parent to get attached to certain places and activities with our kids. The local children's museum is a great place!...
  13. Spring break with the kids: Become a tourist in your hometown
    By Jen Klein on Mar 2, 2010
    Big city or small town, there are likely parts of your hometown you haven't visited recently. Maybe it's some conservation land, or...
  14. Monday Mom challenge: Make it your spring break, too
    By Jen Klein on Mar 1, 2010
    Whether or not you go away for spring break - or even if you do - sometimes spring break can feel more like work for a mom than...
  15. Kids sick of winter? Create spring countdown calendar
    By Jen Klein on Feb 22, 2010
    The word "advent" may be more closely associated with the holiday season and preparing for Christmas, but the word means "arrival."...
  16. Monday Mom challenge: Talk about risky behaviors
    By Jen Klein on Feb 22, 2010
    When we think about talking to our kids about the "hard" topics, we often mean sexual activity and drug and alcohol use. While...
  17. Family bargain hunting for next winter
    By Jen Klein on Feb 17, 2010
    You may be ready for winter to be over. You may be yearning for spring and the lazy days of summer. But before the season is...
  18. Garden planning with your kids
    By Jen Klein on Feb 15, 2010
    As beautiful (and appreciated) as the sometimes stark winter can be, the lush, colorful, and bountiful summer garden has an aura and...
  19. Monday Mom challenge: Beat the winter blahs
    By Jen Klein on Feb 15, 2010
    Even if you love winter - even if you love any season, really - sometimes it can drag you down. You may love the snowy quiet days,...
  20. Monday Mom challenge: Consider your multivitamin
    By Jen Klein on Feb 8, 2010
    You've likely noticed that you feel better and look better when you eat better. When you eat healthy foods, with a balance of...

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