Memorial Day Pinwheel

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This is a fun craft for Memorial Day. With all the wind we get in Dallas, kids won’t have to wait long for this Memorial Day pinwheel to start spinning!

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What is Memorial Day

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Memorial Day isn’t one of those major holidays so alot of probably aren’t even sure what it’s about. The other day my son asked me so I had to brush up on my memory! For those of you who also need a little refreshing about What is Memorial Day, read on.

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Memorial Day Dessert

Berry Flag Pull Apart Cake – a prettty and yummy Memorial Day dessert!

This showstopping flag dessert combines sweet vanilla cake with colorful strawberries and blueberries for a patriotic Memorial Day Dessert. Not only is it fun to eat, kids will love it and bonus, moms, it’s healthier with fruit! Continue reading

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Importance of Free Play for Children

Importance of Free Play for Children

Television, video games, drawing classes, singing classes, basketball coaching, and the pressure to be the best at everything; these are just a few of the ‘responsibilities’ that kids have to deal with today.

Gone are the days where children used to look forward to going out and playing with their friends, injuring themselves, having fights with friends, and then making up the very next day. Continue reading

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How to Teach Kids to Ride a Bike

How to Teach Kids to Ride a Bike

Teach Your Kid to RIDE A BIKE! In One Fun Day!  Summertime is the perfect time to teach your child this new skill.  Then you can spend time riding as a family. Continue reading

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Memorial Day Windsock

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We’re getting in the Memorial Day spirit ahead of time! To celebrate Memorial Day we thought you might like to make this cute Memorial Day craft – a Memorial Day Windsock.

This Memorial Day Windsock is super cute & easy to make; a fun Memorial Day craft for you and the kids to do together. Continue reading

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Kids Summer Camps Dallas

Dallas Summer Camps

Have you signed up for Dallas summer camps yet? It’s not too late if you haven’t signed up yet. Moms, you know how the summer can drag on and the kids can get bored. The good news is many summer camps still have spots available. 

Need some ideas for Kids Summer Camps Dallas? We have “just the ticket” for you with our organized summer camp list and our exclusive summer camp app. Continue reading

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How to Limit Kids Computer Time

Computer Time Limits for Kids

In a country that settles each night in front of the television, it just seems strange that more and more people are finding the allure of the computer screen sometimes more important. Children do as their parents do. They enjoy exploring the vast world of the Internet. They are excited to get that new computer game. But, how much time in front of the computer screen is the right amount of time?

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Make a Pinwheel

Make a Pinwheel

Here is a fun way to spend the day.  If its windy out (which it normally is in Dallas!), the pinwheel will be a big hit.  If not, you can teach your child how to blow to make it spin.

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Pinwheels Rollups

Pinwheels Rollups: Easy Sandwich Alternative

These sandwiches are easy to make and delicious. They are great in lunchboxes and so good-looking they can be served as starters to company. If you made Plum Sauce, you can use the leftovers to make this dish.

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