Hanukkah History and Traditions

By Chris Wilson | December 1, 2021 | Holidays
The festival of lights, known as Hanukkah, is celebrated for eight days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev of the Hebrew calendar, which can occur anytime from late November to late December. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after its desecration by the forces of Antiochus IV, ruler of

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Learn More About Diabetes Research for National Diabetes Month

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2021 | Blog
November is National Diabetes Month! During this month, and all year round, organizations and non-profits work to raise money for diabetes research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 34 million Americans live with diabetes every day. Here are a handful of organizations that you can learn about and donate

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DIY Menorahs

Handmade Hanukkah: DIY Menorahs!

By Colleen McTiernan | November 26, 2021 | DIY
Hanukkah is from Sunday, November 28th - Monday, December 6th, 2021. Get prepared for the holiday with these fun family crafts! Get crafty this holiday season with DIY menorahs! Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly version or something more understated, these menorahs are sure to please this Hanukkah!   Wood Block Menorah Supplies Ten 2-inch wood

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A Ray of Light in the Darkness of Infant Loss

By Lindsey Johnson | September 29, 2021 | Articles , Happy Community
After seeing that little blue line on the pregnancy test, parents’ lives change forever. In the months that follow, expectant parents spend countless hours preparing and planning as well as daydreaming about the future with their child. While nobody can predict exactly what that looks like, most parents do not expect a tragedy that results

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Social Media

4 Things to Consider When Posting About Your Kids

By Giggle Magazine | August 23, 2021 | Happy Home , Home Life , Learn
BY STACEY STEINBERG My kids had online footprints long before they had ever dipped their toes into the social media pool. Everything they did, including their achievements, medical concerns and silly antics, has graced my Facebook feed since they each entered the world. I documented my journey through motherhood in public blog posts and sappy

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Seafood Dishes

Seafood Dishes That Are Kid & Mom Approved

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2021 | Forks & Spoons
Seafood is a superfood! It is packed with nutrients and healthy fats, like the omega-3 you can find in salmon, that keep you full all day long, and it is a great source of energy for your little rascals. However, sometimes it seems impossible to serve seafood to your children without them turning up their

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Parents vs. Grandparents: When Parenting Practices Collide

By Kelly Goede | August 2, 2021 | Home Life , Life
You’ve done it. You’ve become an adult, had kids of your own and are now attempting to parent them. Undoubtedly you’ve cherry picked parenting methods from a variety of sources and are now settled on how you will navigate your babes from infancy through college. All is well until you find yourself at odds with

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Homeschooler Struggles

What to Do When Your Homeschooler Struggles With a Subject

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 2, 2021 | Homeschool
I vividly remember my junior year of high school. I was taking physics. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn’t seem to get it. I studied. I met with my teacher. I did everything right, but I still struggled with that class. I know I’m not alone. You probably have a subject like

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