Category: Family

My name is Maria Long, the blogger behind Close to Home, where I write about family friendly recipes, crafts and product reviews. I have three children...

Family Shopping

$50 Giveaway to Dominick’s Stores #FueledbyDominick’s @Dominick’s

March 13, 2013

by jtemcio

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Many of you read about my shopping and saving experience at Dominick’s Grocery Stores last week. (If you didn’t, you should go check out my...

Family Saving Money Shopping

Deal Alert! Dominick’s Gas Rewards Program #FueledbyDominick’s @Dominick’s

March 12, 2013

by jtemcio

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You know I love deals and I know that you love deals too! So, I want to let you in on one of the greatest...

Children Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes

Rainbow (Color Wheel) Order and Fine Motor Control

March 10, 2013

by jtemcio

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This is step two in the multi media art lesson and craft activity themed for St. Patrick’s Day. You can find the finished project and...

Family

Collage with Dry Beans and Multi Media Art Activity Craft

March 10, 2013

by jtemcio

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You are now at STEP 4: Collage with Dry Beans and Putting it all Together. At this point you have made your Eric Carle inspired...

Family

What Do You Think When You Hear Laminate Flooring?

March 7, 2013

by jtemcio

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When you hear the words Laminate Flooring it may bring to mind the outdated peel and stick tiles that do it yourselfers could easily manage...

Family

5 Amazing Facts About Fenway Park

March 7, 2013

by jtemcio

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5 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Fenway Park Fenway Park is the home of the Boston Red Sox and it has been standing for...

Children DIY & Crafts Teaching and Learning

DIY with Kids – Make a Life Sized Robot

March 5, 2013

by jtemcio

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My son loves constructing things. He loves art, crafts and creativity. A while ago he wanted to make a life sized robot, so with boxes,...

Jen has a bachelor's degree in business and is passionate about social media marketing having worked on ad campaigns with major brands. Jen has a master's degree in elementary education and is passionate about providing an equitable education to children with various learning styles and needs. She has an extensive background in early childhood education to provide little ones with developmental learning experiences in their formative years. Wanting to make a bigger difference in the lives of families, Jen now works as a social worker to strengthen families in the state of Arizona.