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Create and Discover: National Geographic Kids At-Home FUN
The National Geographic Kids website is a gold mine for all things fun and learning at home! Discover and learn new things about animals, science, geography and history. Then take what you’ve learned and test it in the game section with trivia questions (perfect for little competitors). Don’t forget to
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Let’s Get to Know You! Introducing YYC Small Business Profiles: HIPPO HUG WEIGHTED BLANKETS
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our world upside-down in historical ways, bringing a storm of adversity to small businesses in Calgary. Many of these businesses are now in a critical fight for survival and the future is uncertain. Although tentative “re-entry” measures have been announced by the Alberta government, Family
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Let’s Get to Know You! Introducing YYC Small Business Profiles: CALGARY DRY ICE
The COVID-19 crisis has turned our world upside-down in historical ways, bringing a storm of adversity to small businesses in Calgary. Many of these businesses are now in a critical fight for survival and the future is uncertain. Although tentative “re-entry” measures have been announced by the Alberta government, Family
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Mini Staycations: Inspiration For Days at Home
Sometimes we all need a little inspiration and encouragement, which is why I “borrowed” this article from our Family Fun Toronto editor. With each passing birthday, holiday and special occasion, it’s hard not to let hope escape out the back door. Part of me just wants to pout and throw
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I Have Nothing to Read! Answer That Complaint With Online Options
My kids love to read, especially the youngest one. She once saw a mug that said, “A day without reading is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!” It’s pretty much her life motto. Just before the whole COVID-19 crisis really hit, we made a preemptive trip to the
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Staying Home: Kids, Family Time … and Date Night?
My love language is definitely quality time. But this COVID-19 crisis is not exactly what I had in mind. Sure, we are both in the house. All day. Tripping over each other. Turning the music down. Taking the last piece of cake. Finishing the coffee. Passing silently in the hallway.
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Occupy the Kids with the 30 Day LEGO Challenge
LEGO is a classic toy that nearly everyone has in their house! I love watching the kids put the adorable, amazing kits together. Of course, LEGO is best at promoting imagination, so let the kids go wild! Sometimes, they just need a little inspiration. What about helping your fellow pioneer
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Five Easy Lunches (Or Snacks) Your Grade Schoolers Can Do
They want to eat. ALL. THE. TIME. I clean up breakfast and they ask for a snack. They stand in front of an open fridge, dig through the pantry, and leave counters strewn with their debris. I’m going to padlock the kitchen pretty soon (oh, right, open concept house design
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8 Exciting, Imaginative and EASY Invitations to Play
Let’s face it, parents, right now, stress, for many of us, is at an all-time high. But at the same time, in a strange way, life has been simplified. The usual rush, rush, rush is gone – and with no school, lessons or outings, your kids are probably getting bored.
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Homeschooling 101 : A Q & A with a Mom Who’s Been There
I’m stealing this post from our Family Fun Saskatoon site; it came out of a series of questions the editor asked me. I am obviously no expert, after only homeschooling for one year, but I did learn enough to know that this is not the time to fret about worksheets and
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