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Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2019

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Explore books that highlight diverse characters and stories on Multicultural Children's Book Day. This post features a linky that connect you with book reviews from some of the latest Multicultural books for kids. The focus of this event is to bring attention to all of the amazing children’s books available that celebrate diversity. Which Multicultural Book will you read first?  How to Participate in Multicultural Children's Book Day Welcome to our 6th annual Multicultural ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Diversity, Multicultural Children's Book Day

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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Georgia Pacific Foley Cellulose Mill

Kim Vij at Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose

Georgia-Pacific invited me to visit their Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry, Florida. I'm excited to share with you the many ways that they are making an impact in our communities, in our environment and through their various quality products, which includes cellulose. *This post was sponsored by Georgia-Pacific, however all thoughts and opinions are my own* UPDATE: Perry, Florida – Georgia-Pacific employees at the Foley Cellulose mill in Perry, Florida, were informed 9/18/23 that ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Review

By Kim Vij

Family Fun at Jake’s Unlimited in Mesa, Arizona

Family Review of Jake's Unlimited. A must see family attraction in Arizona

At Jake's Unlimited in Arizona you’ll find rides, games, food and fun for kids, and for the kid in you. They have over 170 video games and interactive redemption games along with a prize store. Are rides more your style? Jake’s Unlimited also features a ride called Radius that spins you in the air while you spin your group in your pod, carousel, tea cups, spin zone bumper cars, midway games, laser tag. Head to a family classic with their modern bowling alley which includes eight lanes of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting, Travel Tagged With: Arizona, Review, Travel

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12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp Program

Group of Children outdoors playing at school or summer camp

This post is sponsored by The Monique Burr Foundation for Children. All opinions expressed are my own. Let’s #ChangeTheConversation. It’s summertime, and our kids are going to be home from school. Are you signed up for any special summer programs or summer camps? Chances are your child will be around new friends and new adults as they create summer memories. Have you done your safety check for child safety? Child Safety at Summer Camp Being around a new environment makes you anxious ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Behavior Management, Parenting, Review, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

How to End Bullying? Let’s #ChangetheConversation

How to end Bullying and Abuse with The Monique Barr Foundation for Children

This post is sponsored by The Monique Burr Foundation for Children. All opinions expressed are my own. Let’s #ChangeTheConversation. HOW TO END BULLYING? LET’S #CHANGETHECONVERSATION As a parent and a former classroom teacher, I know we all want to end . Unfortunately I’m hearing about it more. And sadly, bullying feels likes it’s changed from when we were kids too, to some pretty serious levels. Are we actually “doing” something about it? We need change, real change. Because the ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Behavior Management, Parenting, Review

By Kim Vij

75 Easy Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches Your Family Will Love

75 Easy Prep-Ahead Breakfast and Lunches Your Family Will Love

Make your weekdays flow easier with these prep-ahead breakfasts and lunches from a busy mom of 3! From storage to reheating Alea shares with you and me her meal prep tips for how to get ready for a healthy start to your day with ready-to-go meals. Are you ready to get organized with your meal planning to kick off each day? Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links, all opinions expressed are my own.  Today is the big day, this new delicious cookbook is now available at all ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Cooking with Kids, Recipes, Review

By Kim Vij

How to Make Kid Made Garden Signs

How to Make a Kid Made Garden Sign pin 2

Create your own unique kid made garden signs with just a few supplies. With limitless design ideas these air clay garden signs are fun to make with your child. When spring arrives our minds immediately shift to gardening. I have been gardening with my daughters since they were toddlers. Every spring we pick up seeds from our local garden centre and start growing our garden right on our windowsill. We are always in awe of the magic of planting seeds and watching them grow. This ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Gardening Tagged With: gardening, Kids in the Garden

By Kim Vij

Unlocking the Mysteries of Seed Germination with Kids

Elementary seed germination experiement

A great way to spark a child's interest in gardening or plant science is to unlock the mystery of that window of time between planting a seed in the soil and seeing a little green sprout appear. This seed germination science experiment will encourage your child to unlock this mystery. In my opinion, growing plants with children is one of the greatest joys of the warmer months. Not only are there inherent academic lessons in the life cycle of a plant, but there are also life lessons, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening, Science Tagged With: grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, science, Seeds

By Kim Vij

3 Gardening Tips For Kids

Child digging in garden dirt to start a garden

Gardening what is not to love? There is something so therapeutic about gardening and making sure that our kids get a head start on learning to love and enjoy gardening. To help you make this transition a fun one for everyone, you are going to learn about these three gardening tips for kids, that we practice in our home. But before we begin let’s talk about why teaching our kids about gardening is important, shall we? Below are some significant reasons why gardening is good for our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: gardening, grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Science Fun

By Kim Vij

Backyard Tips to Garden with Kids

Gardening with Kids in the backyard

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro, Bonnie Plants, and the #bettertogether campaign. All opinions are 100% my own. Gardening is easier than you think with the right start. This gardening season, armed with a few plants from my local Walmart, I’m determined to succeed in our backyard garden. Are you starting a garden this year? Confession, I don’t think I have a green thumb. I’ve tried a few times over the years to start a garden with my little ones, and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: grade school, Kids in the Garden, Preschool, Review, Science Fun

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