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Outdoor Fall Activities

The fall of the year is here. This is the time of year that the leaves change beautiful colors and cooler, crisp weather begins to creep in. Fall is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors. You can look around at the magnificent creation God has made. Watching the change in seasons opens…

Last Minute Grandparents Day Ideas

Every day we should show grandparents our love and appreciation. This Sunday, September 13′th 2009 is a day set aside as Grandparents Day. Are you running behind and need a last minute idea for your children to do for their grandparents? Try one or more of these quick and inexpensive ways to show love and…

Easy Family Cookout Plans

Summer is almost over. Take advantage of the last few days by enjoying a family cookout. Bring your family together to relax and have fun together. Planning a cookout does not have to be complicated. Start with your menu. Hot dogs and hamburgers can be made easily on the grill. If you would like to…

Build a Strong Family

Family is spelled F-A-M-I-L-Y. Each letter holds an important quality. Let’s look at the letters and see how we can build a strong family. F – Foundation Build a solid foundation for your family. There are many ups and downs in life. Strength from a secure foundation will help your family stand strong. How do…

10 Winter Ideas To Keep Kids Learning This Summer

Keep younger and older children busy and learning with winter activities. Pretend it is winter and have fun! 1. Freeze water in a tray and let your kids play with plastic animals on the ice. Younger children can choose what animals live in snow and what animals live where it is hot. Older children can…

Independence Day

Independence Day is commonly know as July 4′th. A day of celebration and fun. Many people celebrate with friends and family. Picnics, parades, and fireworks are a common part of this day. What are we teaching our children? Do they understand the meaning and history of this special day? As the years go by it…

Fun Monkey Activities for a Rainy Day

Does a rainy day make your kids feel like they are caged up? Do you feel like you are living at the zoo? Give them something fun to do. Encourage your children to act like monkeys and learn at the same time. Here are some ideas to have a fun day and pretend to be…