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Spring Family Activities

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Start a New Tradition and Create Your Own Family Holiday

Be creative and invent a fun Holiday just for your family

We all love holidays right? Special foods, special activities, time spent with people we love. However, there aren't that many Holidays between Easter and Memorial Day that the whole family can look forward to. (Mother's Day is the most important Day of the year in my opinion but somehow the rest of the family doesn't seem to get all that excited about it.) Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.  So, instead of waiting around for the next major Holiday, why not create your own? I was inspired when I came across a fun posting on Creating Your Own Family Holiday over at RookieMoms.com. How fun would that be!?! Maybe you don’t get to take off of work for your own invented Holiday, but any …

Patty Silva

9:25 am on Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Hey I put this on your other post, I really think it's worth including. There's a site that lets you do exactly what this post describes. www.makeyourholiday.com Check it out   more ›

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

6 Fun Family Activities Perfect for Spring

Get Outside and Celebrate Spring with the Kids

Spring is finally upon us and it's a great time to get the family outside to enjoy the weather and soak up some much needed sunshine. When the weather starts to get nice what is the first thing your family does outside to kick off Spring Season? Bike ride? Garden? Neighborhood baseball game? Walk in the park and feed the ducks? My family is just itching to get out our bikes and go for a long bike ride. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.  No matter how old your kids are, here’s some inspiration on how to unplug, get outside with your family, and have fun. 1. Photo Scavenger Hunt. Spring scavenger hunts are always a fun way to reconnect with nature. Helping your kids search for the …

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

5 Fun Spring Break Staycation Ideas

Low cost but maximum fun staycation ideas

It’s Spring Break time again! If you are traveling, have a safe trip. If you are staying close to home, then get ready for some fun in your own living room. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.  Pinterest Week – My daughter and I love Pinterest. From craft ideas to recipes for mouthwatering chocolate treats to science experiments for kids, we pin all kinds of fun and creative ideas. However what is the fun of pinning, if you don't get to try out these ideas? Spring Break week is the perfect time to choose some of your favorite ideas and make it a party. Sit down with the kids and pick one activity or craft and one recipe to make every day of Spring Break. Invite some friends over to …

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