By Barb on December 27, 2008
My son and I were looking through a National Geographic Magazine where we found pictures of the beautiful Aurora Borealis (also known as the Northern Lights). My son is quite inquisitive and wanted more information. Together we went online and found some great resources. If your kids want an explanation for this marvel, here is [...]
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By Barb on November 1, 2008
Black Friday is that wonderful day of the year that people drag themselves out of bed for sales that start before daylight. It is, of course, the famous day after Thanksgiving sale. The term black Friday has its origins in the early twenties when this shopping day of massive frantic crowds was likened to the [...]
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By Barb on October 21, 2008
Every family has a box or bag filled with broken crayons. Instead of running to the store to buy a new box, recycle them! It’s a fun and easy project you and your child can do together.
What you’ll need: Broken crayons, metal baking pan, aluminum foil, cookie cutters
Age range: 2-8 yrs.
Completion Time: Approx 30 [...]
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By Barb on October 14, 2008
Given the financial market mess it makes sense to start saving money on food items more than ever. One only needs to look at the recent rice and gas shortages to see that beginning a small stockpile is a good idea.
Serious coupon users almost always practice the art of stockpiling. Simply put, stockpiling means building [...]
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