When it Comes to Backyard Safety, Don’t Just Grin and Bear It

Bear Spray

I love the Hudson Valley. I grew up in this gorgeous part of New York and still live here today. It’s just breathtaking in the fall when all the leaves change color. There are some huge State Parks nearby too. As a kid, I often went with my dad up to Bear Mountain for loads of hiking adventures. We never saw a bear, but definitely saw some gorgeous views. Nowadays, my family lives real close …

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Bonding With Children Over Television

This featured post was brought to you by Sam Peters While you can find hundreds of articles online telling you how you should cut back the amount of time your child watches television, that doesn’t mean that you should just sell your TV and ban the airwaves forever. Instead, find ways to make television watching a bonding experience with your family. It can be both educational and fun. You don’t always have to watch kid’s …

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Free Russell Madness Activity Pages

If you missed my post yesterday about the upcoming movie Russell Madness you missed three very key words: dogs vs. wrestlers!!! I’m so pumped for this movie, I can’t wait. I’m only hoping the little wrasslin’ pup gets to don a full luchadore mask and do a variety of crazy flips and leaps in the ring! The film doesn’t come out until March 10, but in the meantime, you can keep your kids entertained with these free …

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Distract Your Children from Ruining Your Home with Disney Films

This post was written by More Than Children are known for creating a mess within the home, especially during school holidays and weekends. From the moment they open their eyes until they close them again, there is normally havoc being created – but that’s why we love them, right? Unfortunately for most parents, having children tends to cost them a huge amount of money – and not just on toys and clothes. The Daily Mail …

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Double Star Wars Giveaway: Phineas and Ferb & Clone Wars DVDs (Ends 12/1)

Some kid shows are seriously unwatchable. (Yeah, I’m looking at you, Caillou.) And I have to say next to potty training, suffering through kid TV is the most painful part of raising a child. But then there are some kid shows that either grow on you or are just outright hilarious and awesome. One of those is Disney’s Phineas and Ferb. I mean, this show is just brilliant. I s it formulaic like most kids shows? …

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