Top Ways To Care for Your Sterling Silver Antiques

Sterling silver has been around for centuries. It symbolizes status and wealth, and many families have passed down these precious heirlooms. Some people struggle with sterling silver care because they aren’t sure how to, and they don’t want to damage the antiques. 

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50th Anniversary Tour

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR WILL PLAY TOLEDO’S 

STRANAHAN THEATER FROM OCTOBER 13–16, 2022

Tickets Available Now!

TOLEDO, OH ― The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. This production is a part of the BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage on October 13–16, 2022.

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How Prayer and Meditation Work Together in Your Life

Prayer and meditation go hand in hand as they are very similar. One focuses heavily on the brain, while the other focuses on the body. As you progress and master each practice individually, you will find that both prayer and meditation begin to link to one another as both seek out their opposites. This means that meditation will connect to the mind, and prayer will affect the body. These key characteristics define how prayer and meditation work together in your life to bring you balance and wellness. 

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5 Ways To Help Babies Build Sensory Skills

There are various vital skills babies need to develop as their brains form and bodies flourish. Sensory motor skills help infants learn more about their environment, especially because babies experience most of the world through their senses. And this is why sensory play is so important to infants and toddlers—it brings things to their level and allows them to explore our world. Read on to uncover some of the best ways to help babies build sensory skills.

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Advice for Parents Raising a Teenager With Autism

Your child has blossomed into a mini-young adult right before your eyes. You may not feel like you have much influence on your child these days, but their behavior correlates with the bond you both have. Your teen has likely had plenty of advice, practice tasks, and interventions to help them become more independent later in life.

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Tips for Buying Your Child’s First Pair of Shoes

Buying a child’s first pair of shoes is a big step because it frequently means they’re starting to walk. Kids need shoes that will keep them safe and cozy so they can comfortably interact with the world around them. Before browsing any shops online or in person, take a moment to learn these easy tips for buying your child’s first pair of shoes. 

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Here are 7 must-have items every new mom needs:

No matter how prepared you think you are for motherhood, there are always going to be things that catch you off guard. From the never-ending list of things to do to the complete and utter lack of sleep, it can be easy to feel like you’re in over your head. But there are some things that can help make the transition into motherhood a little bit easier. 

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10 Simple Classroom Approved Halloween Treats for Busy Moms

10 Simple Classroom Approved Halloween Treats for Busy Moms

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Decorate for Halloween, visit orchards, take the kids trunk-or-treating, get pumpkins, carve pumpkins, get candy, oh, and don’t forget those Halloween classroom snacks you signed up to bring the first of the year! Here we go, mommas! This is Marathon season for us moms, Halloween is our starting point and we don’t get to the Finish line until December 26th.  We are going to jam pack so much festive joy into our children’s lives, while still maintaining the everyday chaos, but first, those classroom Halloween treats.  Ever notice that Pinterest idea of an easy snack & your definition are two different things?! Here are 10 Halloween Treat ideas that check everyone’s boxes… the teachers, moms, & kids!

The following are Halloween Treats that have…

  • no nuts
  • no copious amounts of frosting
  • are individual treats
  • Less than 5 ingredients
  • Semi-homemade
  • Takes less than an hour to prepare
  • Doesn’t cost a fortune
  • And cool, by kids standards (most, verdict is still out on the tangerine pumpkins & ghost bananas)

Looking for a non-candy option that still feels festive? Consider handing out custom keyrings as a creative classroom treat. They’re fun, practical, and can be personalized with Halloween themes, making them a unique keepsake kids will love long after the party is over.

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Cheese & Pretzel Broomsticks (these need to be kept cool!)

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Vampire Donuts

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Little Monsters with Swiss Rolls & Fancy Cakes

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OREO Eyeball Cookies

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Witch Finger Pretzels (Instead of Almonds for the fingernails use raisins or candy)

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OREO Bat Treats

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Tangerine Pumpkins & Banana Ghost

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Halloween Zombie Chex Mix (Exclude all nut products)

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Rice Krispy Treat Ghosts

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Donut Hole Eye Balls

These were our treats from last year and they were super easy, not too messy, and kids loved them!

What you need:

1 box powdered donuts from store

3 Tubes of red gel from the baked goods aisle of grocery store

Package of eyes from craft store

A few packages of faux silverware, forks, from the dollar store (I want to say 4 come in a package)

Assemble:

1-Place donut holes on the forks

2-Add gel to donut holes & put a dab of gel where the eye will go (use as a glue for eye)

3-Done!