Who does not love camping? It’s a great family activity. You can camp even without going to your local campground. You can do everything from your own backyard and even indoors. It is still as much fun. Here is a great way to camp indoors when it is cold or raining out. Blanket Fort YouContinue reading “Camping lovers”
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Strawberry picking
What is better than eating strawberries on a cool evening? There are many recipes people think of when they hear strawberries. But what recipe is your favorite to make? Many kids love eating strawberries better than picking them. Strawberry picking involves bending over and picking them. But it is very rewarding to pick strawberries. Recipes:Continue reading “Strawberry picking”
Pledge of Allegiance
A lot of kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. The Pledge of Allegiance is also said at government meetings, Citizenship ceremonies and 4-H meetings. But do we really know what the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance is? When you ask a kid why he/she puts his/her right hand over his/herContinue reading “Pledge of Allegiance”
Books
Books are one of those things you can pass down to your kids and they pass them down to their kids. Books are more then just made up stuff, animals, sports, and jokes. They can also teach history or science. You probably did not know there were books out there about Memorial Day. Memorial DayContinue reading “Books”
Red, White and Blue
The colors of the American flag mean more than just what to wear on Memorial Day or 4th of July. You may not know that every color, every stripe and star has a meaning. You have done it because someone said to, but you never thought what it means. History of the flag: history-of-the-flag- PowerPoint DownloadContinue reading “Red, White and Blue”
Memorial Day Cookout
Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the grilling season. Grilling is one of the many ways family and friends come together. When going to so many get-togethers that involve bringing food it may be hard to find a recipe that is not boring or commonly used. Patriotic Recipes: Here are some recipes toContinue reading “Memorial Day Cookout”
Memorial Day Weekend 2021
People look forward to Memorial Day weekend for more than one reason. Families have cookouts; people get to see family; 3-day weekend, the end of school, the start of summer, and the Indy 500 race. But people forget the real meaning of Memorial Day. Do you know why we celebrate Memorial Day? History of MemorialContinue reading “Memorial Day Weekend 2021”
Blow Bubbles
Bubbles are so much fun. No need to just be a kid to blow bubbles. It is so much fun to see if you can catch your bubbles after you blow them. They can also be homemade using simple materials you might already have! Make bubbles Whisk the sugar into the warm water until theContinue reading “Blow Bubbles”
Nature Walk
The weather is warming up. We love being outside. Being outside is more than just playing baseball or having BBQs. With the warm weather we can get more exercise. Exercise is more fun when you do it with the family and friends. It is a way to talk with your family and friends. Also toContinue reading “Nature Walk”
Pizza and a Movie
Kids will eat pizza any day. It’s more exciting to eat pizza while watching a movie. Pizza is one of those recipes that you can make to fit the kids’ tastes. So get the kids in the kitchen with you and make a pizza together. The crust is what people talk about – thin, thick,Continue reading “Pizza and a Movie”
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