Category: Summer

Reasons You Should Plant Marigolds in Your Flower and Vegetable Gardens

May 23, 2019

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Marigolds are an essential flower to add to your garden. Whether you have a flower garden or a vegetable garden, marigolds can have a big...

Children Summer

The Best Kindergarten Toys to Promote Summer Learning

May 11, 2019

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Children learn an incredible amount during their kindergarten year. Keep their natural curiosity and love of learning going strong over the summer with educational toys....

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The Best Preschool Toys to Promote Summer Learning

May 11, 2019

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I am a big proponent of giving kids toys, experiences and activities that promote learning. Preschoolers are at an age where they are learning at...

Children Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Summer

Best Educational Toys for 1st Graders to Learn Over Summer Break

May 11, 2019

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When the kids are out of school, they will need some mindful activities that provide beneficial learning. Here are some toys that will keep help...

Chicago Children DIY & Crafts Family Ideas for Quality Time with Kids in Under 30 minutes Summer Teaching and Learning

Summer Brain Games with the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago

July 16, 2018

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This is a #sponsored campaign by the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago. Families in Chicago are having such a fun time together engaging in...

Chicago Fitness Summer

Free Summer Yoga Offered in Rosemont to Greater Chicago Residents

June 13, 2018

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What is better than experiencing the benefit of yoga and the sunshine on your face as you move under the expert guidance of one of...

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DIY – Make Red, White & Blue Patriotic Pull String Pinatas

June 8, 2018

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These are so fun for parties and celebrations. Fill with confetti, little candies and small toys for lots of fun. These are easy to make...

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Trending Turquoise Hippie Boho Clothes & Accessories

August 15, 2017

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Trending Turquoise Hippie Boho Clothes & Accessories I love the color turquoise. As a stone it is earthy and gorgeous and natural with a hippie...

"Me" Time for Mom adult drinks Fast & Easy Foods Summer

Recipe for a Minty Frappe with Fantastic Flavors, Creamy Richness & Chilling Refreshment

July 20, 2017

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FrappeYourWay #CollectiveBias Summer in the mid-west is especially...

DIY & Crafts Entertainment Summer

How to Make Nautical themed Straws for a Summer Party

July 13, 2017

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This DIY project is part of my series “Creating a Summer Themed Partyscape”. This is how to make the nautical and summer themed straws for...

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 parent educator and child advocate to support and strengthen families in the state of Arizona.