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Gratitude and Space

When I pulled into the garage today from picking up Big Brother from preschool, I welcomed my kids back to their house. I felt so grateful. The feeling overwhelmed me for a moment. It was a wonderful moment!

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Children & Outdoor Play

For many adults, their happiest childhood memories revolve around outdoor play, spending time in their own back yards or at a neighborhood park. And, of course, recess was an outside activity as long as the weather was cooperative. Today, although there may be some extenuating circumstances attached to outdoor play, there are still plenty of benefits for kids of all ages.

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Kids’ Outdoor Halloween Party Games

When hosting a Halloween party for kids, age-appropriate outdoor Halloween party games can add to the fun. In addition to providing structured activities for the children, which can help prevent chaos, outdoor party games will decrease your clean-up time and make your party one that the children will remember fondly.

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Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas

Holding a birthday party outdoors usually allows you to invite more people than you would be able to if you were having the party inside your home. You will, however, need to do proper planning and clean up to make it a success. If you do the right amount of prep work, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy the party.

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Home Composting Methods

Composting turns certain waste products into a nutrient-rich material that you can then use in your garden. Large compost piles in the backyard might come to mind, but you can compost even if you have no outdoor space for a compost bin. No matter what the scale of your compost method, your efforts reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill.