Family Activities

Use these fun family activities to educate kids about the enviornment and to raise a green family.

Nurturing the seed of gratitude
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 6:10 AM by Jenn Savedge
Keep the spirit of thankfulness in season all year long with these strategies for encouraging gratitude.
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Cheesy video game teaches young girls how to be socialites
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Upper East Side Makeover challenges girls to 'get invited to thousands of parties' by exfoliating and hair styling their way to popularity.
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Combat consumerism with #GivingTuesday
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 6:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
New holiday aims to kick off the holiday season with giving instead of shopping.
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Turn your next workout into a charity fundraiser
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
3 sites that let you use your next workout to raise thousands of dollars for charity.
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What's your Thanksgiving style: Traditional or experimental?
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 3:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Do you try new and different recipes at Thanksgiving or stick with your Aunt Lolly's recipe for cornbread stuffing?
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Gratitude crafts for Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 11:53 AM by Jenn Savedge
Five great crafts to get the whole family thinking about gratitude this holiday season.
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4 fun nature crafts for fall
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 8:19 AM by Jenn Savedge
Celebrate the cooler temperatures and fall colors with these creative crafts.
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Swap.com offers valet service for busy parents

Wed, Nov 14, 2012 8:11 AM by Leslie Meredith

The new service offers cataloging, photographing, listing and storing for items that parents wish to sell.
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Should you reward your kids for good grades?
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Forty-eight percent of parents offer cash incentives for kids who bring home good grades. But should they?
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Sailor surprises son as Darth Vader

Tue, Nov 13, 2012 9:29 AM

Video: A Navy sailor dressed as Darth Vader to surprise his son upon a brief return from being deployed.
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5 ways to thank a veteran today
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 7:44 AM by Jenn Savedge
Remember our nation's veterans today with these five meaningful ways to say thanks.
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Faith Jegede: What I’ve learned from my autistic brothers [VIDEO]
Fri, Nov 09, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
After growing up with two autistic brothers, Faith Jegede has just one request. Please don't ever tell her she's normal.
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5 signs you're headed for a holiday breakdown
Tue, Nov 06, 2012 6:34 PM by Rodale News
Stressed? Here's how to cope if your holiday starts to feel more like a punishment.
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Trade-in Halloween candy for cash and prizes
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Dentists across the country are offering cash and a chance at prizes for kids who trade-in their Halloween candy.
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Should Halloween be canceled?
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 11:18 AM by Jenn Savedge
As many struggle to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy, some families are asking if kids should still go trick-or-treating tonight.
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