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At-Home Activities

26 Things to Do at Home with Kids…

by Megan Johnson

With schools closing across the country in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves…

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How to Play Games Online with Friends and…

by Courtney Elko

Yes, you can play board games and card games with extended family and friends, even…

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The Best Homemade Playdough Recipes

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Why buy Play-Doh when you can easily make your own at home? Some playdough recipes…

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14 Best Family Card Games 2021

by Jackie Perrin

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by Megan Johnson

Whether or not you're working from home, the COVID-19 lockdown has given us all some…

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How to Practice Hygge With the Whole Family

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According to Dictionary.com, the Danish word hygge (pronounced Hoo-guh) is “the feeling of coziness and contentment evoked by simple comforts, as being wrapped in a…

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Ultimate Guide to Everything Pumpkin Spice

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Best Face Masks for Kids and Toddlers

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It is hard to believe another school year is here, and Covid-19 is still as prevalent as ever. Some school districts have made mask-wearing mandatory…

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