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Family Time

What to do when you don’t know what to do? Try our family activities and ideas that bring everyone together to make lasting memories. Family time is an opportunity to celebrate, communicate and connect. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or spending quality time together, family time fills your day with joy and laughter. Maybe you’re sharing stories around the dinner table, engaging in games, embarking on adventures, or simply enjoying quiet moments together. These experiences knit individuals closer together.

During these moments, children also learn and grow. Traditions, values, and customs are passed down through generations, reinforcing a sense of identity and legacy. As children observe their elders, they learn essential social skills, empathy, and the importance of relationships.

We have family activities for everyone and every occasion! Celebrate Mother’s Day by planning a fun-filled day, where Mom spends precious time with her loved ones. Make dad feel special by starting a new Father’s Day tradition, like camping, puzzling, or reading a personalized children’s book together. For Easter, take your celebrations to a whole new level of egg-citement! Host a family brunch, organize an Easter egg hunt, or celebrate baby’s first Easter with a keepsake gift. Looking for creative ways to spend Christmas? We have activities that will make the holidays magical, for your family and adorable dog too!

Want to take your storytime snuggles to the next level? Try a personalized children’s book, that features the child’s name throughout the story. These books are perfect to share with an auntie, grandparent, parent or sibling. Deliver smiles of joy and delight to every child with a unique book!

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Get Your Kids Back into the Habit of Studying

School’s back in session, and the novelty of seeing old friends, a new classroom, and a new teacher has begun to fade, to be replaced by the hard work of studying. We’ve collected a few studying tips for kids to help keep them on top of their homework, reading, and test preparation.   Keep Them Organized A planner is an excellent tool for tracking assignments, quizzes, and to-do lists, and teaches children the value of

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3 Fall Crafts for Kids

The changing seasons fascinate kids. Watching the green leaves of summer turn to golden brown and yellow is exciting—and a reminder Halloween is just around the corner (and then Thanksgiving! And then the winter holidays!). Help your little ones welcome the new season with these three fall crafts for kids.   Leaf People Fall transforms gardens and familiar parks as the leaves turn color and fall. Take a walk with the kids to look for

I See Me! – If My Dog Could Talk

  *This article was written by Scott Smith and originally posted on Consumers Advocate. For centuries, people have wondered what their dogs are thinking. Sure, we can all translate when our dogs’ tails are wagging — it means they’re happy. When they’re barking and circling the front door, it means they want to go outside. Sometimes our dogs swat their paws at us because they want us to pet them. But still, seeing life through

10 Reasons to have a Dog as a Family Pet

There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a dog! When our kids have had a bad day—or when I have, for that matter—hugging our dog and receiving love back can be just the thing needed to turn the day around. Dogs have a calming effect, despite how hyper they may be as a puppy. When our kids are scared or nervous about something, they think about our family dog and it helps them to calm

Baby Photo Album Ideas

Baby’s first year is an exciting time, filled with memories you’ll want to cherish for a lifetime. In response to this, the market overflows with baby albums, many containing space to record weight, height, and other important information, such as first word, favorite toy, and so on.   Commercial baby albums have serious limitations. For one thing, their question and answer format feels more like you’re filling out forms than documenting baby’s first year. Commercial

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream

Summer is coming, and with it the demands for ice cream—from children and adults alike. Very little tastes better than some creamy vanilla ice cream on a hot day. We’d like to share a recipe we found that explains how to make homemade ice cream in small amounts within a few minutes. It also doubles as a neat (and tasty!) science experiment.   How to Make Homemade Ice Cream You’ll need: 1½ cups half-and-half cream

The Benefits of Coloring with Your Children

The health benefits of coloring books are well-documented, and it’s not uncommon for therapists to prescribe coloring books for adults to patients as calming and relaxation therapy. Coloring is especially helpful for patients suffering from PTSD, anxiety, and stress-related conditions; the act of coloring helps people focus on an enjoyable, positive activity, providing relief from worrying or upsetting intrusive thoughts.   The focus on coloring books for adults is a reminder of the positive effect

5 Personalized Baptism Gifts

Baptism and Christening are important events, representing a child’s first interaction with church and faith. True, the baby won’t remember the event, but it’s a deeply moving milestone for new parents and the congregation at large.   Personalized baptism gifts reflect both the solemnity and joy of the occasion, and can become much-loved keepsakes. We’ve assembled a list of five personalized baptism gifts parents and children will adore.   Personalized Jewelry Silver jewelry is often

Find the Best Gifts for Grandpa on Father’s Day

Finding Father’s Day gifts for grandpa can be tricky. Most Father’s Day gifts are designed with dads, not grandfathers, in mind. We’ve got a few ideas that will bring a smile to papa’s face—and maybe a happy tear to his eye.   Fingerprint Keychains The most treasured Father’s Day gifts for grandpa are homemade crafts. These little keychains will remind Gramps of the grandkids every time he reaches for his keys. You’ll need:   A

Introducing Your Dog to a New Baby

She’s been your best friend for her whole life, but now you’re pregnant, and you’re not sure how she’ll react to the baby. We’re not talking about your human bestie here—we’re talking about the family dog.   Introducing dog to baby can be hair-raising. We’ve all heard horror stories of family pets seriously injuring infants. Some of those stories are true. On the other hand, family dogs have been known to lay down their lives