10 Ways to Have a Great Family Vacation
Summer is the time for family get-aways. Have Fun!
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5 Tips for Buying Back-To-School Clothes
The annual hunt is on for clothes to take your kids back to school in style.
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5 Ways Your Toddler Can Enjoy the Library
Even toddlers and preschoolers love the library!
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8 Tips for an "Big Game" Party
The big game may be the focus of the party, but the guests, food, and decorations make it a bash!
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8 Ways for Your Kids to Enjoy the Library
Take advantage of this local treasure. Everyone will benefit!
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A Christmas Cookie Swap
This old-fashioned tradition does more than fill your cookie jar with delectable goodies. It brings friends together for an easy and festive holiday party.
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A Day at the Beach
When the weather is hot, hit the beach!
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A Jack & Jill Wedding Shower!
Wedding showers where both women and men are invited are increasingly popular - and lots of fun!
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A Snowboard Under the Tree
Kids love to snowboard. Parents want them to be safe. The right equipment makes a big difference.
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A Traditional Christmas Feast
This Christmas, treat your family to a traditional meal of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. No one will complain!
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A Trip to Europe! Make Plans Now
Traveling with your family is lots of fun. Make it even more rewarding by doing your homework before you leave.
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An Unplugged Summer
Try cutting back on technology this summer. And get ready for some good fun!
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Apple Picking Time
A day in the country picking apples is an invigorating autumn outing for the entire family.
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April Fools!
For a fun, laugh-filled day, try these harmless pranks.
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Backpacking with the Kids
Looking for a terrific way to spend time with the kids? Try a day hike or weekend camping trip.
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Backyard Mini Golf Game
Set up a backyard mini golf course using used food canisters, juice boxes and simple building materials to create "challenging" golf holes.
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Begin the Search for Childcare
Start early when you decide to select a daycare center for your child.
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Black Cat Candy Caddy
Your little trick-or-treater will be the talk of the neighborhood with this purrfect candy caddy. It's also a festive container for handing out Halloween candy.
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Bringing Home Your Holiday Kitten
Be prepared to welcome your new holiday kitten home.
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Can Babies Learn to Swim?
Little ones can enjoy the water -- but they aren't swimming!
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Carve a Great Pumpkin!
Glowing jack-o-lanterns are Halloween's most enduring symbol. Safely carve one, two, or more with your kids this year!
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Castles in the Sand
Sandcastles are the stuff of fleeting imagination and summer fun.
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Celebrate with Champagne Cocktails
Turn a bottle of the bubbly into lovely, light spring cocktails.
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Christmas Stockings as Family Heirlooms
This year, hang them with care – and do so for generations to come.
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Christmas Tree Decorations Kids Can Make
The kids will have hours of fun making ornaments and decorating the tree!
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Cold-Weather Family Hikes
The temperatures may have dropped but the sun still shines and there’s lots to see in the woods and meadows. Bundle up the kids and take a hike!
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Collecting Bright Autumn Leaves
It’s fun to collect and then dry or press vibrant autumn leaves and summer’s last flowers.
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Country Kitchen Herb Wreath
Hang one or two of these aromatic accents anywhere in the house.
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Crazy for Kayaks
The little boats with the single paddles provide big fun for the whole family.
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Creating Holiday Traditions
Some holiday traditions evolve magically. Others are born of deliberate planning. All are precious.
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Creative Book Covers
Decorating book covers for the beginning of the school year is lots of fun!
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Don't Forget to Say Thank You!
When your kids make their own thank you cards, they never forget their manners.
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Down on the Farm
Spend a little time on a farm. The kids will love it!
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Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Your kids will love making their own edible dreidels. And then devouring them!
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Earth Day’s Here!
Kids rally ‘round the cause every year. The future of the planet is in their hands!
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End-of-Year Teacher Gifts
A little appreciation for a job well done!
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Family Night Fun
Fill your nights with fun and games for you and the kids!
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Family Wintertime Fun
Snow and cool temperatures shouldn't stop the family from having fun outdoors.
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Favorite Family Outings
Regardless of how busy your life is, take time out for fun with your family!
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Favorite Holiday Movies
Everyone likes a good holiday movie. Here are 15 of our favorites.
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Fourth of July Dinner Party
Invite some friends over during the long holiday weekend!
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Fun and Games Traveling with the Kids
Make boring car trips a thing of the past!
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Get Cooking with the Kids
Have fun with your kids in the kitchen—and teach them important life skills at the same time!
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Get into the Teen Routine
When it's time to get ready for school, teens need some gentle reminders.
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Get Ready for Kids' Fall Sports!
If your kids play sports, it's not too early to prepare for the season.
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Get Ready for the New Baby
Before you bring the new baby home, try to cover all the bases. And accept that this isn’t really possible!
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Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
The start of the school year signals a re-charged family routine.
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Ghosts in the House!
These friendly ghosts will fly happily through your house on Halloween.
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Good, Old-Fashioned Fun!
Tag, Steal the Bacon, Spud - timeless, easy-to-play games always spell good fun!
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Goodness Gracious! Ghosts Everywhere!
Easy-to-make ghosts, fashioned out of stiffened cheesecloth, will parade through your house in eerie numbers!
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Halloween Fun and Games
Throw a simple Halloween party for your kids and play lots of good games.
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Happy When We're Hiking!
A family hike is day of fun and adventure.
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Hats Off to Hats!
When youngsters decorate their own hats, they wear them with pride!
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Holiday Bird Houses
Make these for Grandma, Mom, or anyone who loves birds!
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Holiday Wreaths
'Tis the season for wreath making and holiday decorating! Why not include the whole family for some festive fun?
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Homemade Dog Treats
Make your own dog biscuits when you want the very best for Fido.
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Homemade Puppets for a Big Show!
Use ordinary brown paper bags to make these delightful puppets. Let the show begin!
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House Sitter Hints
Help turn your home into a safe one by following a few easy tips.
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Houseguests for the Holidays
Open your home and your heart to dear friends and relatives.
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How to be a Good Guest
Invited for the weekend? Here's how to insure you're invited back!
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How to Hire a Pet Sitter
Keep your pet safe and happy while you're away.
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How to Make the Most of College Visits
When you and your college-bound high school student visit a college campus, make the best use of your time.
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How to Unplug
If you decided to take the plunge, here's how to unplug successfully
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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Super Paper Airplane!
Celebrate National Aviation Week with easy-to-fold, aeronautically correct paper airplanes.
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Kid's Christmas Cookie Animals
Decorating and eating Christmas cookies is one of the greatest pleasures of the Christmas season for kids.
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Kid-Sized Wreaths
These miniature wreaths are easy to find, easy to decorate, fun to make, and satisfying to give as presents.
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Kids Helping America
There are many ways your kids can help their country in these unsettled times. Here are a few ideas!
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Kids' Easter Activities
Kids love tradition. Make some of these your own!
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Labor Day Escape
Looking for an easy escape before summer ends? Here are a few ideas
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Late Winter Brunch
Let the bright morning sun shine through the windows during this casual weekend party. Winter is the perfect time for a breakfast-style brunch.
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Let's Go Fly a Kite!
When spring breezes blow, take to the beach or the park to fly colorful kites the kids make themselves!
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Let's Ride
At ski resorts across the country, kids are taking to snowboarding in large numbers. Here's what every parent should know about the sport.
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Make a date for dinner tonight
Family dinners are an effective way to help raise healthier children.
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Make a Sand Castle Kit for the Beach!
Hit the beach with a sand castle kit complete with everything you need to inspire even the littlest architects.
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Make Father's Day Special
Father's Day is when we can tell our fathers and grandfathers just how important they are!
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Make Holiday Cards and Crafts
All you need is a little imagination and some fun things to work with to create these holiday greeting cards and crafts.
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Make Spring Cleaning Family Fun!
Follow these simple steps and make your annual spring-cleaning a family affair.
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Make Your Own Crayons
Here's something fun to do with those shoeboxes filled with stubby crayons every kid has.
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Make Your Own Family Tree!
Tracing your family history will be as much fun as making the family tree.
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McCormick's "Caribbean" Beef Grill
Ahhh....the Caribbean. Crystal blue water, white beaches, balmy weather and a bounty of fresh, flavorful foods. We've gathered our favorite island-inspired dishes, from Reggae Beef Rub to Honey Lime Mesquite Chicken. Go native with these delicious and bold
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McCormick's "Dock of the Bay" Marinade dinner
You don't need a coastline to have a beach party, just plenty of food, good libations and a really loud boom box. And for a real taste of the bay, try these menus.
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McCormick's "Family Fun" Grill Dinner
Whether you're entertaining family, friends or both, the fun is in the food--when you're cooking with McCormick. We've assembled entire menus, from delectable appetizers and salads to tasty breads and blissful sweets.
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Mischief Night Defense
Being prepared is the best defense against Mischief Night revelers.
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Mother's Day Poems for Kids
Kids and poetry go together — especially on Mother’s Day!
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Navigating the Airport, with the Kids
Many young families rely on the airlines to whisk them to faraway laces, but getting there is rarely fun. Here's how to cope.
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Off to Sleep-Away Camp!
Good planning and calm reassurance will make the camp experience a great one.
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Oscar Night Fun!
Serve a star-studded dinner and cheer on your favorite movie stars!
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Over the River and Through the Air…
If you are planning to fly, the trip to Grandma’s house may take a little longer than you would like. Here’s what to expect at the airport.
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Painted Faces for Halloween
Create glorious painted faces this year with your kids. Much more fun than the usual masks!
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Pilgrim Place Cards
These little Pilgrims help everyone find their places at the Thanksgiving table. Making them is half the fun!
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Pin on the Red, White, and Blue!
Patriotic flag pins are easy to make with ordinary safety pins and colorful beads.
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Piñata Party
Cracking open a piñata filled with candy is exciting for kids. Making their own piñata can be even more fun!
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Pitch a Tent in the Backyard!
Experience the great outdoors with your children--without leaving home.
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Planning a Birthday Party for Three-Year-Olds
Careful planning and keeping it simple will help you survive your child's first birthday party.
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Planning a Quality Vacation with Your Spouse
Sometimes a planned vacation with your partner is the best way to enjoy each other.
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Plans for a Family Reunion
Plan well ahead for a family reunion. This way, everyone has a good time--including you!
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Play Dough for Rainy Days
Make homemade play dough and keep the kids occupied for hours!
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Put on Your Easter Bonnet With All the Frills Upon It
With homemade Easter bonnets and a sense of fun, you and the kids can stage a colorful and light-hearted Easter parade
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Quick Weekend Getaways
Looking for an easy escape before summer ends? Here are a few ideas.
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Rainbows of Fun
Tie dying is a terrific way to create one-of-a-kind clothing, plus it's an absorbing family or group craft.
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Reducing Thanksgiving Stress
Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the holiday season. Get a grip on stress levels now!
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Seven Practical Tips for a Successful Winter Vacation
Advance planning saves the day, whether you are planning a ski trip or a few days in the warm sun
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Shake It Up with Snow Globes
With a little imagination and a few supplies, your kids can create glittering winter wonderlands of their own. Let it snow!
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Six of the Top Family Resorts
We searched from east to west to come up with this short list of family-friendly resorts.
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Snow Boarding: Get It Right!
With the right equipment and attitude, everyone will have fun!
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Snow Cone Pinecone Snowmen!
Kids will have a ton of fun building a town of pinecone snowmen and women.
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Snowmen and Beyond
When snow falls this winter, bundle up the kids and have some good, cold fun!
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Special Friendship Bracelet
Clever candy bracelets that are as fun to make as they are to wear.
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Splash! Swimming in Indoor Pools
Dig out the kids' bathing suits and head for the pool this winter!
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Spring Fever
With balmy spring weather come skateboarders, inline skaters, and scooter riders. Make sure your kids stay safe.
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Summer is a Good Time for Books
Summer reading is a childhood joy.
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Take the Kids to the Zoo
Summer is the perfect time to visit the lions, tigers, and bears!
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Teach Your Dog the 5 Basic Obedience Commands
A well-trained dog is a happy dog. His owner is happy, too!
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Thanks for the Memories
Even youngsters treasure memories - and they love capturing them in scrapbooks!
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Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Festive napkin rings, handmade by the smallest Thanksgiving participants, dress up the holiday table with creative fun!
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Thanksgiving Toppers
The kids will love making these easy and festive hats for the holiday.
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The 10 Best-Kept Secrets about Kids and Travel
Taking the kids on vacation? Here are some tips for making the experience better than ever.
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The 10 Most Important Things to Pack for the Tropics
The trick is to bring just enough without overpacking. You are heading for the islands to escape fuss and bother!
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The 5 Best Ways to Start the School Year Right
Help your kids get off to a good start this year and make it the best one yet!
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The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker!
Beeswax candles are simple to make. The kids will love the project.
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The Signs of a Well-Run Pre-School
Let us help you make the right decision!
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The Study Buggy
Homework time? Let your child work where he's most comfortable with this portable study wagon.
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The Zoo in Winter
Can you think of a better time to visit the zoo?
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Throw a Halloween Party
Planning a Halloween party heightens the fun. Create a haunted house, bob for apples, have a costume parade - everyone will have a great time!
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Time for a Picnic!
Pack up the picnic basket and head for the park, the beach, or the lake!
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Troubleshoot the Holiday Videos
Take time to learn a few tricks-of-the-trade so that this year's home videos will be award winning !
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Turn Your House into a Haunted Castle!
Trick 'r treaters will love visiting your spooky house - go wild decorating it this year!
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Valentine's Day Bouquets
Let the flowers you choose say what's in your heart.
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Valentine's Day Cards for Kids to Print, Cut, and Color
Let your kids have fun decorating their own FamilyTime-generated cards.
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Video Games for Christmas?
Are video games a good idea, or not?
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Visiting Colleges!
The spring of junior year is the time to plan college visits. Here are some tips.
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Want to be a Soccer Coach?
It's fun to coach the kids. Try it!
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Welcoming a New Kitten
Bundles of furry energy, kittens are hard to resist, particularly for children.
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When is Your Child Old Enough for a Cell Phone?
Most kids want a phone, but can they handle one?
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When You Shop On-Line...
This year, more Americans than ever will let their keyboards do their holiday shopping. A few precautions make this pleasurable and worry-free.
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Why Train Your Dog?
Even the most loving dog benefits from good training.
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Wonderful Dreidel
Kids will have fun playing with this wonderful Dreidel which you create together.
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Your Holiday Puppy
Getting a puppy for Holiday? Make sure you care for it properly.
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