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WinterKids
on Friday, November 11, 2016
We know, we know, it can be a bit ridiculous with how early stores put out their holiday items. It seems they jump right from Halloween to Christmas and forget there's another holiday in there. But, the requests for Santa will start flying in at full force soon, so why not be ahead of the game? The advertisements for the coolest gift options will shortly bombard tv and radio. We’re all about ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Active Boys, Christmas Wish List, Holiday Gifts for Kids, List to Santa, Wishlist
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Growing up, Halloween was always a popular holiday in our house. Sure, the free candy was always a perk but my mom made sure to make it an exciting holiday all around. Let’s face it, she made any holiday exciting what with her extravagant Easter egg hunts, hand drawn advent calendars or loving Valentine's cards forwarded and specially stamped from the town of Loveland, CO. On a daily basis, kids ...
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Skiing & Snowboarding
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Family Fun
Tagged: Halloween, dress up, Halloween costumes, trick-or-treat
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Fall is a special time of the year. Fall is full of hope – marking new beginnings, and a chance to hit the “reset” button on life for the past year. Whether it’s the smell of crisp, clear air, or the changing colors of the leaves, fall brings something new and cleansing to our surroundings.As an adult, the beginning of fall marks a fresh start for me – just like when I was as a kid in school, ...
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Family Fun
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, September 13, 2016
It’s Honey Month!
Honey is a great ingredient to keep on hand when you're planning an adventure. It's a natural energy booster and has been proven to provide benefits to the body before, during and after physical activity. An added bonus is that it's tasty too!We have honey bees to thank for this scrumptious, helpful treat. Many kids have misconceptions of honeybees. The thought of bees can ...
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Kids' Health
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Family Fun
Tagged: Hiking Snacks, Honey Bees, Honey Month, Honey Recipes, Save the Bees
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, August 9, 2016
We've made it through the festive month of July and into August which usually means less than a month until the temperatures start to cool off! Less than a month till the official return of regulation football season, pumpkin spiced everything and the kids go back to school. Although temperatures that don’t result in steering wheel hand burns are appealing, August has often been called the ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Family Fun, Summer, kids, beat the heat, Budget, Chicago, childrens museum, Denver, free activites, LA, libraries, movies, museums, parks, saving money
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WinterKids
on Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Every two years I count down the days until the Olympic Games begin. Whether it be the winter or summer, I absolutely LOVE the Olympics. Each opening ceremony is full of excitement and anticipation while you observe the host countries representation of their history, people and culture. The opening ceremonies are a glimpse into how the rest of the games will be presented. It’s the country's ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: 2016 Olympics, Athletes, Brazil, Bucketlist, Culture, Olympians, Rio, Role Models
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, July 26, 2016
For the average American family, travel with young kids isn't so easy. Whether its financial, work, or time restrictions, or the fact that the kids are just too much to take on a distant trip at their current ages, it's nearly impossible to raise kids with abundant trips traveling to new cities and countries.While the kids may not rack up frequent flier miles just yet at their age, it is possible ...
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Family Fun
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WinterKids
on Monday, May 23, 2016
The unofficial start of summer is around the corner, as well as a three-day weekend. Want to do something fun with the kids, but have a tight budget? Here's our ideas for inexpensive weekend plans the kids (and you!) are sure to love:
Picnic and Games at the Park
There's no better way to spend a warm, summer-like day than at a fun park in your hometown. Pack up a cooler with water, sandwiches, ...
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Family Fun
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WinterKids
on Thursday, July 30, 2015
It’s almost Back to School time once again. Can you believe how fast summer is flying by? Seize the day by getting outside and spending quality time with your kids. Together, you can cross these end of summer fun activities off your bucket list and add the new ones below.
Snag Golf
Snag golf, which stands for Starting New at Golf, is the best introductory program to teach people of all ages and ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Family Fun, Summer, family activities, kids activities, families, summer activities for kids, bucket list
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WinterKids
on Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Growing up, my brother disliked going to school – and he did everything he could to get out of it.I remember one particular morning when he was really giving my mom a hard time about getting ready to go. Not putting up a fight, she dragged him into the car and dropped him off at the school drop-off area, leaving him pouty with a scowl on his face.Later on in the day, my mother randomly decided to ...
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Family Fun
Tagged: Family Fun, kids, family activities, outdoors
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