This year our school system adopted a new curriculum based on the national Common Core State Standards that changes the way kids are being taught in class and practicing developing skills through homework. An integrated approach to the curriculum is designed to provide a deeper understanding of all subjects and foster important critical thinking for a…
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WDW Fantasyland: Imagineers Provide Sneak Peek at New Magic Kingdom Expansion
Disney fans eagerly awaiting the opening of the new Fantasyland section of The Magic Kingdom on December 6 have the opportunity to learn how science, technology, engineering, math, and art contributed to the park’s largest expansion in history through the work of the Imagineers thanks to YouTube videos that can be watched before a trip…
Toyota Highlander Hybrid: EcoFriendly Dream for Families
Families who are looking for a non-minivan option that is safe, allows for flexible seating, plenty of storage room, and is eco-friendly, will appreciate the Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. Since being introduced as Toyota’s first hybrid SUV in 2006, the Highlander Hybrid been named a “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety…
OXFAM GROW Method & World Food Day Challenge
if you save your family’s leftovers, are trying to cut down on your meat and dairy consumption, buy-in season produce, and put a lid on your pots while cooking, you’re already helping to build a worldwide food system that will help others around the globe put food on their tables. These elements are part of…
Parenting Political Kids- PunditMom Joanne Bamberger Provides Tips for Teaching Kids About Politics
With one presidential debate behind us and the first vice presidential debate scheduled for this Thursday, October 11, it’s the perfect time to educate curious kids about politics but how do you do so in a bipartisan and age appropriate way? To help answer this question, I turned to Joanne Bamberger, friend, fellow blogger, mom, author,…
6 Fall Safety Tips for Securing Your Home & Belongings
With fewer daylight hours and the holidays not too far away, statistics from the Department of Justice indicate that home theft occurrences increase during the fall and winter months.* “With fewer daylight hours and busier schedules, fall is a prime time for families to update a home security and family safety check-list,” said Rebecca Smith,…
Tips for Making Spelling Practice Fun and Macy’s Spelling Bee
Spelling has always been a part of our school system’s curriculum beginning in first grade which means that this year, Captain Computer joins his sister in practicing words for weekly tests. Learning to spell helps kids learn word patterns. Making relationships between letters and sounds provides a better understanding of the mechanics of spelling words…
AMD Back to School Twitter Party w. HP Giveaway (Monday)
It’s about time to start getting the kids ready for a new school year and it also is a time to think about new technology! AMD wants to make sure you’re buying products that are worth your time and money and invite you to join us for a back-to-school Twitter party. Join Michelle Geraty and…
Exit the Highway for a Beach Getaway at Omni Hilton Head’s Family Adventure Package
Facebook updates of friends telling me they’ve unplugged and gone to the beach for the week has the wheels in my head turning. Sure, we went on a fantastic vacation (more on that later!) but we haven’t had any beach time this year! Despite the traveling I’ve done, we’ve never done a family road trip…
One Last Beach Getaway with Omni Hilton Head’s Family Adventure Package
Facebook updates of friends telling me they’ve unplugged and gone to the beach for the week has the wheels in my head turning. Sure, we went on a fantastic vacation (more on that later!) but we haven’t had any beach time this year! Despite the traveling I’ve done, we’ve never done a family vacation to…
