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Family Tree Projects for Kids

Family tree projects for kids allow children to learn about their roots, their family relationships and something about history. Once children learn the history of their own family, they may begin to take an interest in history in general. The family tree activity can bring your entire family closer together as you learn about your common roots.

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Why You Should Go on Family Vacation Now!

Summer brings about a natural sense of exploration. How do you know your family is ready for a vacation? Well besides it being August, are you experiencing any of the following symptoms: burnt out, stuck in a rut, cabin fever, snapping at everything, feel like its groundhog day and cant bear to hear another Dora the Explorer travel adventures? Yeah, youre ready to pack it up.

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Budget Cooking for a Family

Budget cooking for families provides multiple challenges, including integrating healthful ingredients that children will eat, keeping dishes simple to prepare and using fresh and unprocessed foods. Frugal cooks begin as frugal shoppers, locating basics that help them stretch their grocery dollars. Establish a few key favorite recipes that you vary with whatever fruits and vegetables are in season and affordable to keep flavors fresh and interesting.

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Fun Family Card Games

Card games are a go at any leisure activity. They can keep family members engaged and allow for the practice of problem-solving skills. There is a plethora of family-appropriate card games from which you can select, ensuring that you can find something just right for your kiddos. The next time rain threatens a fun day or you are looking for some easy on-the-road fun, consider an enjoyable–and portable–card game as a way for your family to pass some time.

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Selena Gomez and Joey King: The Importance of Family

We were excited for the opportunity to speak with Selena Gomez, 17, and Joey King, 10, about their starring roles in the upcoming family flick Ramona and Beezus. If you havent seen the adorable trailer yet, the movie is based on Beverly Clearys best-selling books about an adventurous little girl named Ramona and her big sister Beezus. We were so impressed by the maturity level and insightfulness of both Selena and Joey. Once you read some of their comments below, youll fall in love with them just like we did!