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Play the Old-Fashioned Way: Unplugged Play
Have we forgotten how to play? Children learn through playing–they learn about the world around them, about interacting with others, and even about themselves. In light of recent studies that...
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Fun, Free and Low-Cost Summer Vacation Activities for Kids
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during...
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Halloween Children’s Boooooo-ks
Fueled by candy, children’s imagination runs wild at Halloween as they transform themselves into superheroes, animals, monsters, pirates, villains, and fairy tale characters. Feed your children’s...
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Holiday Countdown Fun
We all have holiday traditions. For the second year in a row, Candace and I have been getting into the spirit of the season on Mamanista with our 12 Days of Giveaways. At home, we’ve both been counting...
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Little Chefs Cook Chinese
In addition to being a great cook, my mother taught Spanish and Italian. I have many fond childhood memories of cooking with my mother. I remember making flan, crepes, pasta, pizza and all sorts of...
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Teaching Preschoolers About Money
Learning to recognize different coins and understanding their value is an essential part of the preschool and the kindergarten curriculum. Parents can use coins to introduce math concepts like sorting...
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Summer Art for Tweens
Summer is a great time for enrichment activities. Free from the daily grind of classes and homework, your child can explore his or her creative side. Shop for art supplies on sale at local craft...
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If You Give a Mom a Martini…
When my son was a newborn, The Rookie Mom’s Handbook helped me embrace motherhood. Written by the two bloggers who started www.rookiemoms.com, this passage in The Rookie Mom’s Handbook spoke to me:...
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Make and Takes: A Perfect Holiday Gift for Crafty Moms and Kids
Crafts are high on the wishlist of most of the families we know. Crafts are an educational and fun bonding experience for children and parents. With Make and Takes for Kids: 50 Crafts Throughout the...
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The Lego® Movie Books from DK Bring the Adventure to Life!
*I was sent the books to review as well as a gift card for participating in this campaign. All thoughts and opinions are my own.” My son is ecstatic about The Lego® Movie coming out on DVD on June 17....
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