Cicada Serenade

Last week I reported that the Cicada Brood II was emerging. They had not started making noise at that point. However, we are now serenaded by Cicadas! My boys are still having a field day with the Cicadas. Mr. B [...]

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Sunscreen Lingo

Don’t get burned this season! Fill your pail with all the right sunscreen before heading out to the park, the festivals, the ball field and/or the pool or beach! Remember to shield your scalp, ears, lips, and feet too! Think [...]

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Summer Movie Programs for Kids 2013

It time to start thinking about summer activities for the kids! Many movie theaters across the country offer free or discount movie showings throughout the summer. I just looked at the list of movies playing in our local theater for [...]

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Cicada Brood II Emerging

Over the last week we have started seeing more and more cicadas. I mentioned a few weeks ago that the Cicada Brood II invasion was coming to our area. Millions of cicadas are supposed to be emerging. We have had [...]

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Highlights for Children

One item that I packed for my four year old’s summer entertainment last summer was Highlights My First Hidden Pictures. My little learner has enjoyed sitting next to me as she searched for hidden pictures and discussed the silliness of [...]

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Disaster Preparedness Kits + Rebate on Supplies

It’s that time of year to check your Disaster Preparedness Kit and/or time to get busy creating one! Think through each item you will need and prepare a box with labeled items within it. Place it in your basement if [...]

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For All You Love

Being a mom is the most rewarding jobs on earth. Although challenging at times, I wouldn’t trade this job for anything! The J&J For All You Love campaign launched this week with a touching video showing the unconditional love of [...]

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Repurpose a Satellite Dish

If you have an old satellite dish that you don’t know what to do with, consider making a sign! That’s what hubby used to make the “At Play” sign for our driveway. Hubby said the satellite is perfect for a [...]

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