With the school summer break, it can be challenging for parents to keep kids busy and out of trouble. That’s why we’ve put together a simple guide of some fun arts and crafts projects to do with your kids this summer!
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Art Supplies You Need To Try This Summer With Your Child
Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with your child while they’re out of school. Doing arts and crafts together is a great way to bond and help you both grow your creativity. Using art supplies that require different techniques will inspire extra creativity and give you the opportunity to learn more about art. Keep reading to learn about the art supplies you need to try out this summer with your child.
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How To Organize The Most Awesome Birthday Surprise For Your Kid
It’s not easy to organize a birthday surprise for your kid. You have to keep it a secret, make sure everything goes according to plan, and hope that they have a good time. But with a little bit of effort, it can be done. Here are some tips on how to pull off the most awesome birthday surprise for your kid.
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Reasons To Take the Family on a Cross-Country Adventure
Are you looking for an exciting journey this summer? I know piling all the kids into the car and hearing them whine every 10 minutes about bathroom breaks, “Are we there yet,” and “So-and-so is touching me,” may not be the ideal situation. But hear us out! Take a look at these compelling reasons, and you may find that embarking on a cross-country adventure this summer is exactly what your family needs.
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Why Do Dogs Smell Everything During Their Walk?
Human beings don’t always appreciate what our five senses give us each day, especially the sense of smell. However, our furry best friends make the most out of that power when you take them around the neighborhood. Learning why dogs smell everything during their walk helps you become more patient as they explore the same tree stump repeatedly.
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How To Encourage Your Kids To Stick to Their Hobbies
There have likely been countless times in your adulthood when you wondered where you would be if you had stuck to that hobby you loved. Many people would agree that their childhood is the best time to discover the things they love. Even with all the freedoms in the world, it’s natural that children will struggle to stick to hobbies they love. However, there are things you can do to gently encourage your kids to stick to their hobbies.
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Lowell’s Observatory: Where Pluto was Discovered
After are gorgeous day at Grand Canyon National Park we grabbed a quick bite to eat for dinner before heading up to Lowell Observatory. (For our full itinerary of the week CLICK HERE)
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The Best Watches for Outdoor Activities: How to Choose the Right One
If you love being in the great outdoors, then you probably have a passion for one or more outdoor activities. Whether it’s hiking, climbing, backpacking, or skiing that gets your blood pumping – you’re likely to spend a lot of time exploring the great outdoors. Even if you don’t consider yourself an ‘outdoorsy’ sort of person, there are plenty of benefits from getting fresh air and exploring the natural world. Getting outside is good for your physical and mental health. It can also help improve your concentration, coordination, and general focus. The challenge is how best to make the most of your time spent in nature… And what better way than by investing in the right outdoor activity watch? On My Gift Stop, you can find quality sports watches.
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Grand Canyon National Park
We were up and at ’em early this morning in order to get to the park before there was a lineup. (See our Itinerary HERE)It’s suggested that you arrive between 9 and 10AM, otherwise, you could be waiting to get into the park. Also, there isn’t much in the way of rest stops, restrooms, and fast-food establishments between Flagstaff and the park (quick side note, don’t read or look at your phone along this journey, the views are epic, like nothing you’d EVER see in NW Ohio), so we made certain we packed our lunch and took tiny sips of our coffees along the way. Though I apparently didn’t take tiny enough sips or perhaps it was my 40+-year-old bladder and the fact that it’s had 3 large babies sitting on it at some point, but I had to go so bad, thus, our first stop, once we were in the park, was the restrooms!
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Arizona Family Trip
Every family has different priorities, some want the land and the huge house, others the latest and greatest vehicles, still others could live small and travel big and the best part about it is, there is no right or wrong way to live! This is your life, you only get one, and the way you prioritize it is entirely up to you and others’ opinions about how you do so are irrelevant. For me personally travel has always been on the top of my list.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 