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3 Refreshing Homemade Ice Pops to Beat the Heat

By Colleen McTiernan | July 6, 2023 | Forks & Spoons
Nothing beats a cold, refreshing ice pop during the dog days of summer. But, store-bought pops can be chockfull of sugar and chemical-based additives, depending on the brand you choose. The main ingredients in these homemade ice pops are fruits, so there is no need to worry when indulging in these sweet treats! All you

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Tips For Staying Safe This Fourth of July

By Morgan Hill | July 3, 2023 | Blog
Independence Day, more commonly known as Fourth of July, brings barbecues, family time, fireworks and lots of red, white and blue. Our nation commemorates our independence with firework displays across the country, and many Americans host their own fireworks show in their own front yard. The fun of setting off your own fireworks comes with

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4 DIY Summer Crafts to Keep You and The Kiddos Entertained

By Morgan Hill | June 21, 2023 | Articles
Now that the school year is over  it's time for some summer fun! Instead of turning to the TV to keep your kiddos entertained, break out the craft supplies and get creative! Here are 4 DIY summer crafts you and your kiddos will love! DIY S'mores Pot... If you’re feeling hungry If you are having an

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4 Summer Cocktails to Soak Up the Sun!

By Renee Castro | June 12, 2023 | Forks & Spoons
Summer will officially be here this Saturday on June 20! Get ready for a sunny weekend by learning how to make these four summer cocktails. Perfect for a relaxing day by the pool! Frozen Mojito Ingredients: 1⁄2 cup white rum 1⁄4 cup lime juice 10 mint leaves 1⁄4 cup club soda 1⁄2 tablespoons simple syrup

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Tips for Treating Swimmer’s Ear

By Isabella Sorresso | June 12, 2023 | Blog
You know that annoying moment when you’re having a fun day at the pool and you jump out only to find that you have water stuck in your ear? You awkwardly shake your head around and whack your ear from the other side to get the water out, but no luck. Not only can the

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DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Teens , Tweens
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture!  If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To capture the perfect graduation pictures, you don't need any fancy equipment or lighting setups, all

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5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Blog
Summertime is almost here, and with that means peak strawberry season! You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or

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8 Things Every Mom Should Do For Herself

By Samantha Bradley | May 8, 2023 | Blog
Let’s face it, being a mom can be really tough for a number of reasons. We spend so much time taking care of our significant others, kids and pets that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Moms need to get away and splurge on themselves every now and then. Here are the eight

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How to Motivate the Unmotivated Homeschool Student

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | April 23, 2023 | Homeschool
Let’s be honest. We all have days when we just want to stay in bed all day. The last thing we want to do is get up, make sure everyone gets their schoolwork done, and go to co-op, music lessons and sports practices. But we do it anyway because we’re responsible adults, right? If we

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