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10+ Things to do on a Road Trip with Tweens

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Road tripping took a turn when our kids grew up. We have shared much advice around parenting tweens over the years. We're excited to share these tips for having a fun family road trip with tweens...it can be done and it can be fun. When I was a kid, summer vacation meant road tripping. Packing my grandparent's Volkswagen camper van and hitting the road. It was very much late 1970s/80s style vacationing. We didn't have iPads, DVD players or any handheld computerized devices. The classic response ...

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How to Grow Basil : From Seed to Soil, Harvesting and More

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I have shared all kinds of awesome tips to help you grow an amazing home garden. I was so fortunate to learn from my mom, who was a master gardener. Her passion for gardening sparked my passion and I've learned all kinds of tips and tricks over the years. I especially love growing herbs and growing basil.  Yep, basil is one of those delicious herbs that everyone loves to eat. We love to enjoy it fresh in the summer and dried in the off-season. This is why we grow a lot of basil. We've ...

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How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

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Let's get back to tips for building an awesome home garden. The other day the girls and I were standing in line at Starbucks when we noticed a bin filled with silver bags and a sign offering these bags of used coffee grounds...for free. Always in search of a "good deal" we grabbed a bag and brought it back to our garden. Have you ever wondered how to use coffee grounds in the garden? We've got all the tips and tricks! How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden I grew up with a mom who loved to ...

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Summertime Fun

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Recipes

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STEM Activities

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Craft Projects

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