For What It’s Worth: What Should You Hold On To?

By Selena Garrison | February 24, 2020 | Life
I was standing with a friend of mine sipping coffee as she was rummaging through some yard sale finds. As she picked up a cool, retro lampshade, I asked her why she had bought it. It wasn’t really her style and it didn’t seem like something she would usually be drawn to. She said, “Well,

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DIY Hanging Planter Pails

By Allison Raber | February 20, 2020 | DIY , Happy Home
Calling all green-thumbed gardeners! Have you been looking for a fun way to brighten up your entryway? Well look no further! These quick do-it-yourself hanging planter pails are the perfect way to complete your garden. Supplies needed 2 metal pails, about 8 inches in diameter 2 coco liners, sized to fit in your pail Mini

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What To Do When Your Kiddo Has Pinworms

By April Tisher | February 10, 2020 | Health
“You’ll get worms!” Is this just something moms like to use as a scare tactic, or is it something to really be concerned about? My mom swears she used to buy sterilized sand for my sandbox when I was a kid because she was afraid I would eat it and get worms. Was this necessary

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Choosing Your Grandparent Name

By Taryn Tacher | February 10, 2020 | Home Life , infant , Life
It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you birthed, raised, loved and let flourish, follow in your footsteps by becoming a parent is

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3 Nacho Recipes to Make on Super Bowl Sunday!

By Isabela Rosa | February 4, 2020 | Blog , Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! What better way than to celebrate than with your own homemade nachos. Enjoy these recipes with your family as you cheer on the Buccaneers or the Chiefs!   Classic Nachos  Ingredients:  Tortilla Chips  Ground beef or meat of choice  Cheese (shredded)  Toppings: salsa, jalapeños, sour cream, green onion and

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Super Bowl Party Food

Super Bowl Party Food That Shines!

By Giggle Magazine | January 27, 2020 | Blog , Forks & Spoons
Are you throwing a Super Bowl Party this Sunday? Use this Super Bowl Party food ideas to keep your guests full and happy until the game ends! These are easy recipes that are great for snacking. Go team!   Basil Pesto Hummus Total time: 15 minutes Ingredients Two 15 ounce cans of chickpeas Lemon juice

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Make Everyday Moments Teachable Moments

By Bobbi Bloom | January 24, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens
It is certainly true that many sensitive topics in life (the birds and the bees, drugs, divorce or natural disasters) cause even the most comfortable parents to be a little uneasy. While those conversations may not be a piece of cake to discuss, it is always better if the truth comes from you rather than

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Try These At-Home Listening Activities

By Rebecca Vitkus | January 22, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
While listening skills are practiced every day in preschool and kindergarten classrooms, it is up to parents to continue building those listening skills at home. Former kindergarten teacher Ilene Vitkus shared some of her classroom tactics to make at-home listening activities both fun and beneficial. Draw This! Bring out the crayons and paper and instruct

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Winter Wear In Florida!

By Giggle Magazine | January 21, 2020 | Guides
Living in the Sunshine State has it’s advantages. Sun, surf and sand all year long. Golf on Thanksgiving, swimming on Christmas...what could be better? We are so lucky to live in paradise...but, even paradise welcomes “Jack Frost” now and then in the Florida winter. As the holiday season approaches, so do the ever illusive cold

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