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    Best Cruises for Kids – 4 Cruise Lines that Kids Will Love

    January 3, 2017 - By 

    The Best cruises for kids are the ones that offer activities that keep kids excited, engaged, and stimulated. That being said, it can be hard to find a cruise line that can really deliver in that department. For a long time, cruises have been associated with older kids and adults, which makes sense to a degree when you consider you’re on a ship for at least a week and often going on off-ship excursions. Over the past decade, however, cruise lines have seen the value of making their cruises more kid-friendly. So let’s take a look at four of my picks…

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    family - Health - Parenting - parenting - special needs

    What Does FASD Look Like?

    December 22, 2016 - By 

    What does FASD look like? This is one of the most searched phrases that lands people here on my site. So, I figured it was time to share a few facts. Some of you know that we adopted both of our daughters when they were small. Both of my kids have unique needs. My youngest girl has sensory processing disorder and Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. My oldest has anxiety disorder. I have a lot of experience as a parent of a child on the spectrum. Over the years I have also attended numerous conferences to gather information about how to parent…

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    Explore New York City with these Amazing Travel Guides #TTOT

    December 13, 2016 - By 

    Explore New York and everything it has to offer with two great travel guides. I recently picked up both of these travel guides because my daughter is headed to NYC in 2017 with her theatre group. Planning is half the fun of travel. NYC is an epic trip and I want her to enjoy it while also feeling prepared and independent. I happened across DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New York City and DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 New York City. Both books have amazing information that I hope will help make my daughter’s trip wonderful. Explore New York City with All…

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    Candy Canes Colouring Page Printable

    December 8, 2016 - By 

    Don’t get rusty printing just because it’s the holidays! Your kids can keep practicing their writing skills all the way through to the New Year with this Candy Canes Colouring Page Printable. Print one out now and share. There’s nothing to printing these out this year. Just right click the image above and save then print the Candy Canes Colouring Page Printable out for your kids. Don’t forget I have a Free Printables board on Pinterest that is a hit. And you might want to check this free Christmas printable out too. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

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    25 Christmas DIY Ornaments Kids Can Make

    December 2, 2016 - By 

    It’s beginning to look a little like Christmas. Time to start making crafts and decking the halls with traditional and new DIY ornaments. I have one tiny tree up already. Are you starting to dress up your home for the holidays? This time of year, I am inspired by snow to get active. I actually can’t wait to get busy skiing and traveling this season. Christmas is a busy time around here, like it is in many of your . In fact, the busiest season for me professionally and personally. So I need plans to keep kids occupied sometimes. My…

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    family - Health - parenting - Technology

    Nuryl Baby Brain App Using Smart Music

    November 24, 2016 - By 

    Have you heard of Nuryl app? Perhaps you should pay attention to this new baby brain app. Smart music equals a smart baby. It’s true. Science has shown that children who engage in musical activities do better in school across the board, especially in math. That same connection between music and better learning holds true for babies as well. That’s why Rick Beato, classically trained musician and former professor, developed Nuryl app. It’s a music app designed to boost baby’s cognitive development. So smart music really does qual a smart baby. When my daughters were very small I read a lot…

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    Christmas Bookmarks Printable

    November 17, 2016 - By 

    So what are you reading? Right now I am reading Karma Brown’s second novel, The Choices We Make. It’s a page turner. Are your kids huge readers like mine are? Need some cute and festive Christmas bookmarks then? My kids love books and we are always scrounging for bookmarks so here are some festive Christmas bookmarks for you.   My youngest is actually all about the books and my older daughter whips through books so quick, it’s not economical to buy them. I know that sounds weird but last year I bought her a novel she wanted and by 1…

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    Oral Health – Don’t Let the Kids Neglect Their Teeth This Halloween

    October 26, 2016 - By 

    Oral health is so important to our overall health, and it’s vital that we make sure our children have good oral health habits like brushing and flossing 2 to 3 times daily. This is even more important when Halloween rolls around. All that candy coming in may be tasty, but it’s also terrible for the teeth. This Halloween help your kids remember their oral health with Philips Sonicare and Furball Pal Sparkly. Oral Health for Better Health Oral health is key to keeping our entire body healthy. Did you know that poor oral health can lead to damage of organs…

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    The Fright Factory Creature Creator Kit #TMMGG16

    October 10, 2016 - By 

    Fright Factory is a fun little opportunity for crafting bugs and experimenting with gooey stuff. Kids who are hands on will enjoy the creepiness and the sensory part of this active toy. This fun toy is a great gift for the holidays or any birthdays you have coming around the corner. Fright Factory lets kids make their own 3D creations with EW GOO and quick cure gel. The gel creatures cure with an ultra safe LED light. Heat is not needed. The Fright Factory takes batteries. The gels are quick to set and they are not toxic. Just load the molds…

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    Halloween Safety for Kids and Adults

    September 30, 2016 - By 

    Halloween safety is one of those topics that makes kids and parents, alike cringe. Kids don’t want to think about it, and parents can’t stop thinking about it. What is meant to be a wholesome night of zombies, ghosts, superheroes, and candy can be a source of danger. Between predators and strangers who put nasty stuff in candy, Halloween safety is something that cannot be over promoted. Halloween safety is an important topic for both kids and adults, because in this day and age every member of the family needs to be careful! In fact I hear so many Moms and Dads saying…