Family Activities

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

8 Hanukkah crafts for the kiddos
Fri, Dec 07, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Looking for craft ideas to celebrate Hanukkah? Here are eight ideas, one for each of those eight crazy nights.
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New magazine brings wildlife wonder to little adventurers
Tue, Dec 04, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Ranger Rick Jr. will bring wildlife stories, crafts, recipes and ideas for outdoor fun to kids aged 4 to 7.
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Mommy bloggers sponsor gift card exchange to help moms in need
Tue, Dec 04, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
The bloggers from Rants From Mommyland match up moms who need help with those who have something they want to give.
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5 worst toys of the year
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 4:36 PM by Melissa Breyer
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood,a child-advocating organization, presents its picks for what not to buy this holiday season.
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5 awesome family holiday cards on YouTube
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 4:17 PM by Jenn Savedge
These families take the annual holiday card up a notch with these festive and sentimental video creations.
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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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