Halloween is right around the corner and there are many ways to cut down on the sweets this year. Can’t think of any ideas? Consult this long list of great alternatives to Halloween candy. Sure kids love candy and they will be getting a ton of it for Halloween this year but they also love gooey, sticky and glowing items just as much! As a matter of fact these great alternatives to Halloween candy just may make you the hit of the block.
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I love Halloween and all of the spooky and sometime disgusting things that go along with it. That love is what inspired me to scour the Web searching for some truly gross Halloween treats to make.
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Summer is in full swing and, boy, is it getting hot out there! The kids are whining and the heat is rising so I figured it was time to pull out all the stops and find some ways to keep kids cool this summer without breaking the bank.
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While most kids look forward to school being out for the summer (or whenever their extended break may fall), most parents and care providers know that it usually doesn’t take them very long to start complaining that they are bored. What do you do during these times? How about making an “I’m Bored Box”.
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My kids are all grown and moved out, but when we do get the chance to get together, we love playing games. Although we have several we enjoy playing over and over again, I thought it would be nice to find something new. That is why I came up with this list.
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Being stuck in a car for a long time when you go on a family vacation can sometimes be hard on kids, which can then make it hard on adults. Finding ways to pass the time can make a long drive easier on everyone, and hopefully the ideas I share here will help.
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From simple to extravagant, DIY forts and playhouses are loved by kids young and old! While some of these forts have extensive supply lists and require several tools to put together, others require nothing more than a couple basic supplies and your imagination.
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Sometimes it is hard to come up with an April Fool’s Day Prank that is family friendly. Parent’s want to have some April Fool’s Day fun with the kids, but we certainly don’t want to scar them for life. This, my inspiration for this fun round-up!
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It is an age old problem that parents have faced for centuries I am sure… It doesn’t matter if it is too hot, too cold, or too wet outside, it doesn’t take long for everyone to start going stir crazy when they can’t get out. How do you keep the entire family entertained when you’re stuck inside for an extended period of time? Let me count the ways…
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The last time I walked through my favorite craft store, I noticed that they had an entire aisle devoted to adorable items you could use in a fairy garden. I wanted to buy at least one of each thing! I did manage too drag myself away without any of it once I convinced myself I could make a fairy garden using stuff I already had at home.