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Gaming Is More Fun with Nintendo Bundles

This post is a paid partnership with Nintendo but all opinions are my own. As a parent, it is my job to not only know what my kids are up to but to provide them with the best options that hone their interests. That is the main reason I really like the New Nintendo 2DS XL…

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Birthday Party Ideas for 6-Year-Olds

A birthday party for your 6-year-old child may be his biggest yet. Since he’s probably started school and will have made some friends, plan a party big enough to accommodate a classroom full of guests. Keep the party going by planning plenty of games and activities that kindergartners or first-graders can handle.

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers

It’s almost that time! Well, if you stepped into any CVS right after Halloween, then it’s been that time for quite a while. The holiday season is here!  Sleigh bells are ringing, your children aren’t listening … ever, the slow is glistening and your house is totally decorated and ready for some holiday action. You’ve…

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“Are You Her Mother?”

My family loves celebrating firsts. First anything. First smile, first word, first birthday, first haircut – you get the idea. But on my daughters first day of school in her dual language (English/Korean) classroom, we got our first are you her mother? question.As a biracial mom raising multicultural children faced with questions like this, I have to remind myself that most people are just curious. My first inclination is to answer, “who do …

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Fun and Healthy Easter Basket Ideas

So its almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit again, but youve made a few new requests this year. Youd like to mix it up a little and go beyond just the plastic eggs, faux grass, and outrageous amounts of sugar. Here are some fresh ideas to fill those Easter baskets without copious amounts of candy: Healthy Snacks Every kid expects a few chocolate bunnies or some jelly beans, but you can prevent a sugar high by balancing the sweets with some more nutritious snacks. Include packages of goldfish, nuts, raisins, healthy fruit snacks, etc.