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Alphabet Rainbow Bean Bags

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Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall Alphabet Rainbow Bean bags - just thinking of these makes me happy and a little giddy!  I made these with my kiddos this week and we had so much fun doing this together. (to view this article in flip page magazine format go here) In my pre-mommy days, I used to teach 1st grade.  I loved it.  Perhaps one of my favorite things to teach is beginning reading.  Now, I have a 4 year old who is reading up a storm and I am strongly encouraging her any way I can. … [Read more...]

Easter Brunch Tablescape

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Featured Writer: Yvonne Pratt The bunnies have come out to play in this Easter tablescape. The inspiration for this table are these happy blue and green polka dot egg plates (HomeGoods). Some colors were just meant to be put together. Blue and green are perfect examples of this color pairing. Alternating blue and green at each place setting brings interest to the table and keeps this springtime table fresh. Round colorful straw placemats anchor each place. They remind me of the … [Read more...]

Choosing a Party Theme They Will Love

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Featured Writer: Mayra Rivera 1. Take into consideration your child's special interests - Hobbies, books, video games, sports, favorite games or colors.....  An original theme can be created from your child's special interests or likes. This party had a 'reading theme' and we decorated the dessert table with a chalkboard background that displayed a quote from the child's favorite book. 2. Choose colors for the party that would best represent your child likes and the theme - For example, our … [Read more...]

The Difference Between Grace and Karma

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Featured Writer: Alia Joy I recently got a fortune cookie that said, "You will enhance your karma by engaging in various charitable activities."  I ate my cookie and thought about this mass produced commercial prophecy.  Karma is a buzz word that our culture tosses around when one is slighted, annoyed, or hurt. They'll get what's coming to them, karma. Most of the people using it don't actually believe that if they cut someone off in traffic or gossip about their friends they're going to end … [Read more...]