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Mar 22

Arlington Cemetery Black Heroes History For Walking Tours and Unit Studies

Visiting Arlington Cemetery Black heroes and African American history from the cemetery is a great history learning idea for kids. This powerful walking tour information brings stories to life beyond textbooks and lesson plans. Add this to your unit studies (or even virtual tours) to honor the brave Black men... read more →

March 22, 2025
JACQUELINE WILSON

Mar 13

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2025 Potential Food Shortages for Family Prepping

Are there potential food shortages coming? As grocery prices continue to fluctuate and new tariffs take effect (especially with China, Canada and Mexico), many are wondering how this will impact their family's food budget and how to deal with food scarcity and supply issues. Check out these emergency preparedness food... read more →

March 13, 2025
JACQUELINE WILSON

Feb 16

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What You Really Need for a 72-Hour Emergency Bag For Family

A 72-hour emergency bag for family is part of smart emergency preparation for all families! Whether you're preparing a bug-out bag (BOB) for a quick evacuation or a shelter-in-place survival kit for home, having the right emergency supplies for kids and family can make all the difference. This guide will... read more →

February 16, 2025
JACQUELINE WILSON

Feb 07

How To Play The Easter Egg Tapping Game

The Easter egg tapping game, also called egg pocking, egg cracking, or Tsougrisma, is a traditional Easter game to play with dyed Easter eggs. Add this fun family game to your Easter party for kids or family Spring celebration this year! All About the Easter Egg Tapping Game The Egg... read more →

February 7, 2025
JACQUELINE WILSON

Dec 06

Candy Cane Chopsticks Challenge Christmas Game - teen playing a candy cane olympics game for christmas party games (great for hilarious minute to win it games for kids and adults holiday games)

Funny Candy Cane Chopsticks Challenge Christmas Game

The Candy Cane Chopsticks Challenge game is a hilarious Christmas party game for teens or kids, fun holiday ideas for Candy Cane Olympics, Minute To Win It game ideas or Christmas Olympics, New Years Party activities, or fun things to do with kids on Christmas Eve with family. How To... read more →

December 6, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Dec 01

How to play the Christmas fishbowl game for Christmas party games - Christmas fish bowl game with red and green words on paper on a festive red Christmas party table

Christmas Fish Bowl Game (Plus Holiday Words List)

The Christmas Fish Bowl Game (aka: salad bowl game) is a really easy and fun game for Christmas party games, family game night ideas, teen holiday sleepover party games, or Christmas youth group activities. It's an easy DIY game to play with supplies you have at home! About Playing The... read more →

December 1, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Nov 28

Osmo Review for Homeschool and Learning At home

OSMO Update 2024

Is OSMO still in business? Why can't I access OSMO? Is the OSMO website down? If you're thinking of buying a new OSMO system for your kids, please read this important message first. Update On OSMO Game System 2024 Updated November 28, 2024 Over the years, I have been a... read more →

November 28, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Nov 27

Top 10 Best Family Board Games Collage - Best Board Games For Families, Group Games, Party Games and Things To Do As A Family At Home

Top 10 Family Board Games In Our House

List of our favorite family board games and go-to card games for family game night. These are great ideas for group games, game ideas for teens, younger kids and adults to play together, and even games for 2 players that are fun! Great for Friday family night ideas, Sunday family... read more →

November 27, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Nov 07

How to Get Rid of Your Elf on The Shelf or Get the Elf to Stop Moving - How to get rid of Elf on Shelf (Stop Elf on Shelves) - Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Christmas activities for kids - 3 elf on the shelf dolls on a holiday background

How to Get Rid Of Elf On The Shelf Without Kid Meltdowns

If you're wondering how to get rid of Elf on the Shelf, how to get the elf to stop moving, or how to make Elf on the Shelf go away without traumatizing your kids, these holiday activities and ideas will help. Fun ways to retire your elves without tears and... read more →

November 7, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON

Oct 10

Candy Gratitude Game For Thankful Activities

How to play the Candy Gratitude Game (aka: the Skittles Grateful Game or M&M Candy Game) for thankful games for Thanksgiving activities, kindness activity ideas, or candy games for kids. This is also a really simple holiday game to add to your family traditions or if you're looking for cheap... read more →

October 10, 2024
JACQUELINE WILSON