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The Importance Of Family Nights
As a working mom, it doesn’t take long before my schedule is completely booked. Work schedules and other household responsibilities can really make it difficult to squeeze in family time. However, incorporating family time into your week is so important for both you and your kids! Here is why family nights are so important for our families.
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How To Create A Summer Schedule For Your Family
The transition into summer can mean different things for every family. For ours, it means juggling daily life with summer fun. One of the best ways to add a little bit of structure and routine into your family’s summer is by creating a summer schedule for your family! This will help keep everyone on track and prepare your kids for when school starts back up in the fall. If you want to give a summer schedule a try for your family, here is how to get started. Schedule in meal times It’s okay if these are a little flexible, but you should aim for meal “windows” during the summer months.…
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How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day As A Family
When you have kids, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day stops becoming about drinking green beer and starts to look a little bit different. In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day focuses more on family, friends, history, and the abundance of food than it does on alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is known as the Feast of St. Patrick, and is supposed to be a feast day instead. If you are looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as a family this year, here are a few ideas! Feast for St. Patrick’s Day As I mentioned earlier, St. Patrick’s day is known as a feast day. In Ireland, they spend the day focusing on…
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20 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate one of the luckiest days of the year? St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and one of the ways we like to celebrate is by doing a few fun crafts and activities in our homeschool classroom. There are so many great crafts out there to help your kids celebrate the luck of the Irish in a fun way! These crafts would be great for kids of any age or any gender! Here are 20 St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids. 1. Paper Bowl Leprechaun by I Heart Crafty Things 2. Coffee Filter Shamrock by Housing a Forest 3. Toilet Paper Leprechaun…
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10 Ways Ordinary Families Can Fight Child Trafficking
Human trafficking has been an issue that has been near and dear to my heart for many years. Over 1.2 million children are trafficked every single year, and this doesn’t take into account adults. You don’t have to be a part of a business or even have a ton of money to be able to fight against child trafficking. Here are 10 ways that ordinary families can fight child trafficking. Talk with your children about trafficking Have age appropriate conversations with your children about what trafficking is. It’s important that they understand that it’s not just about sexual abuse, but can also be when someone forces you to work against…
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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…
