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10 Great Gifts for Families to Enjoy Together
When you have the whole family on your holiday shopping list, it can sometimes make much more sense to buy them a gift to share instead of purchasing separate presents for everyone. It can be tough finding something that’s sure to please everyone, but with a little thought and consideration, you’ll be able to find a gift they’ll love. Not quite sure where to start your search? Here are ten ideas for great gifts the whole family will enjoy together: 1. A board game Lots of fun and innovative board games have joined well-loved classics on store shelves in recent years, reviving family game nights and giving us lots of…
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10 Places to Find Christmas Gifts That Support A Great Cause
If you’re stuck on ideas for a meaningful gift or you know you’re shopping for someone who appreciates giving back to their community, consider looking for a present that supports a great cause. With a little research, you’ll find there is an incredible number of organizations out there on a mission to turn their profits into positive change. Here are ten places you can find Christmas gifts that support a great cause: 1. Mercy House Global By purchasing from Mercy House Global, you’re supporting an organization on a mission to help women find economic empowerment. You’ll find all kinds of fair trade items in their online shop! From delicate jewelry to…
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4 Ways to Shop for a Cause This Holiday Season
Christmas is supposed to be known as the season of giving, but with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we tend to forget about the giving part of Christmas. There are a ton of great organizations out there where your purchase will not only be helping out a great cause, but your purchase will also help spark change. Here are four ways you can shop for a cause this holiday season. Designated shopping days Many organizations have designated shopping days where a percentage of their sales will benefit a cause. This means that you can get that special gift for someone that you’ve had your eyes on, and help…
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5 Tips for Preventing Purse Snatching
On average, about 1,000 purses and wallets are stolen every two minutes in the U.S. alone! When you have errands to run and things to do while you’re out, the last thing you want to be worrying about is your purse getting snatched! Here are 5 tips to help you stay safe while you’re out, and reduce your chances of having your purse snatched. Tip 1: Be cautious and aware When it comes to any type of crime, most predators seek out the distracted and defenseless. Criminals are looking for an easy target who won’t see them coming and won’t have time to react. When you are out or walking…
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Halloween With Braces — With Recipes
“What can I have that’s fun to eat for Halloween?” Orthodontists say it’s the perennial question from kids wearing braces (and from a few adult beverages orthodontic patients, too). Those who wear braces should avoid nuts, popcorn, tortilla chips, all hard candy, jelly beans, licorice, taffy caramel and other chewy candies, whether consumed on their own or as recipe ingredients. However, especially because October is National Orthodontic Health Month, orthodontists want to help their patients enjoy the season. “We recognize that kids will be kids, and are going to eat sweets,” says Dr. James E. Gjerset, president of the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO). “We certainly want them to consume…
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Tricks for Keeping Your Kid Motivated While Doing Homework
One of the worst parts of school is bringing home a backpack full of homework. As if your kiddos did not have enough writing work to do for hours and hours at school, they bring home even more to do afterward. It is no wonder why kids do not enjoy homework. Fear not. Here are some great ways to help your kiddo stay motivated while doing homework. Give Their Brain a Rest After a busy day full of learning in the classroom, your kiddos will certainly be able to use a brain break. Instead of hopping right into homework once your children get off the bus, give them time to…
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How to Help Your Kiddo Who Struggles to Get Out Of Bed in the Morning
There are morning people, who enjoy getting up at the wee hours of the morning, ready to get their day started. And then there are night owls who generally stay up until the wee hours of the morning and struggle to get out of bed the next day. If you have a kiddo who is not a morning person, it can be incredibly difficult to have a smooth start to your day, but not to worry. Here are some great ways to help get your kiddo out of bed in the morning. Allow for Sufficient Sleep A lack of sleep is a big reason why people sometimes struggle getting out…
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Tips to Help Your Child Deal With Bullies
Unfortunately, the world has lots of negative people in it that thrive from putting others down. Even more unfortunate is that we cannot be with our children every second of the day to protect them from said bullies. Fortunately, there are plenty of tips to give kiddos on how to deal with bullies. Here are just a few to help your kiddo when they or someone else is being bullied. Prevent Run-Ins One of the best tips to help your child deal with a bully is to try to prevent run-ins. This certainly does not mean to hide out in the bathroom, or skip classes, but it does mean to…
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Screen-Free Indoor Activities
Gone are the days of screen-free indoor play. With the amazing advances in technology, it is no wonder the heaping mound of toys in the toy box go untouched for days on end. There has been much debate on just how much screen time is too much for kiddos, so if you are looking for ways to keep your child entertained without a screen you are in the right place. Here are some great screen-free indoor activities to keep your little ones busy. Tip 1: Flashlight Hide and Seek Everyone knows how to play hide and seek, but have your kiddos ever played it in the dark, with flashlights? Kids…
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Freezer Meals for the Chicken Lover
Whether you work all day long, or have a busy day running errands all over town, there is nothing better than coming home to an already prepared meal that just needs warming up. Chicken lovers, get ready, because here is a list of freezer meals to prepare ahead of time, for those days when you are short on time, or simply do not feel like cooking. 1. Chicken Burritos Recipe This tasty burrito recipe is packed full of flavor! This dish makes two nights worth of meals, so cook ahead of time, and freeze for a later date. Simply pull it out of the freezer, allow it to partially thaw, and…
