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4 Useful Parent Resources for Homework Help

One of the easiest ways you can help your child with their homework is to show that you think homework and education are important. If you don’t believe it, they wont either. Some easy ways to do this are: Set … Read more

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Top Tips to Help Teach Kids about the World

Once you bring your first child home, it’s easy to see that being a mother or father is one of the hardest (yet most rewarding) jobs on the planet, with lessons being taught to children on a daily basis and … Read more

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The birthday gift that keeps on giving

I love receiving flowers. Isn’t there something fantastic about getting a knock on the door and opening it to a bouquet of bright blooms? This fascination is lost on my husband, but for me, there is something tranquil about brushing … Read more

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10 Surefire Ways to Save for College

If you have kids, then most likely you’ve already had a panic attack over the thought of paying for their college. Whether you have been saving since day one or you aren’t sure where to start, the art of efficiently saving … Read more

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Don’t Miss the Boat!

This post brought to you by Discover Boating. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. I live in the Great Lakes State which means our summers are spent in the water. In addition to the … Read more

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Miles from Tomorrowland DIY Starlight Nightlight

There is something kids find magical about outer space. It’s infinite stars, mysterious depths and hidden secrets seems to lure them. If you have a little astronomer in your home, you HAVE to know about the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids … Read more

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5 of The Coolest Star Wars LEGO Sets EVER

Star Wars Sandcrawler 75059 While not the most awe-inspiring of vehicles from the Star Wars Trilogy, the Sandcrawler definitely ups in cool factor once it’s in LEGO form. The set comes with some of our favorite mini figures including R2-D2, C-3PO, … Read more

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Tips For Introducing Your Child to Golf

Maybe your child has expressed an interest in golf on their own or maybe they’re following in a family member’s footsteps. Either way, you find yourself with a junior Arnold Palmer looking to take up the game. And why not? Aside … Read more

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Improve Reading Skills with National Geographic Kids Books

Reading is the foundation of successful children. This means not just casual reading but continual growth through increased reading comprehension. A child’s reading skills affect performance in all other subjects, as well as progress through adulthood. Consider some of these … Read more

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5 Tips For Planning a Family Reunion

Our family seems to be growing at an exponential rate and time spent with everyone together becomes increasingly rare and precious. Most years, our family reunions take place at a little cabin in the middle of nowhere. This year, we … Read more

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It’s Hip (and Tasty) to be Square

Perhaps the hardest part of moving 1200 miles from the area I grew up in was leaving my family behind. Although I have been fortunate enough to make it back home often in the six months since I moved away, … Read more