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The Gift Of Play

When my siblings and I were kids growing up in Washington DC in the 1970s, afterschool activities meant playing kickball or exploring Battery Kemble Park with a few dozen other elementary school children, unsupervised by adults. Christmas presents for the luckiest families meant toys, books and stuffed animals. We never saw a flash card or…

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Fall Weekend Getaways: The 6 Best Campgrounds in America

Summer is coming to a close, and were all trying to fit in a little bit of last minute fun before the school year starts. Why not take advantage of the great summer weather and head outdoors! Camping is a great way to spend some quality time with your kids. It’s fun for the whole family… not to mention it’s significantly cheaper than other family vacations. Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to head out for some good old-fashioned time in the great outdoors. Check out ModernMom’s top picks for the most beautiful campgrounds in America:

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Strawberry Banana Sorbet Recipe

Strawberries and bright vibrant colors remind me of spring and summer. Right now, Im so excited about spring! This is the time of year when Im craving a change of seasons – winter can start to feel so long and dreary in the Northwest.Some people put flip flops on to signify theyre ready for spring. Others wear brightly colored clothes. Me, I make food that shows my devotion to sunshine and blue …

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Low-GI Curried Vegetable Stew Recipe (Plus Meditation Exercise)

Today is a very good day! Do you know why? Because we are going to focus on your health and well-being through nourishing your body, mind and soul!Here you will find a super healthy low GI vegetable stew recipe that is going to keep your energy up and make you feel great from the inside out. After that well move onto a calming guided meditation where we will work on removing stress and …