Crafts & DIY
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1.7KBusting Out: Avoid cabin fever with Central NY excursions
During Central New York winters, parents seem to know exactly when to head for a place where their children can release pent-up...
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1.6KFamily Genealogy: How kids can interview family members about their lives
At this time of year, we’re approaching some of the biggest family-time holidays on the calendar. A Thanksgiving gathering can include so...
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9.0KGoing Batty! Scratch art bats are fun and easy to make
This Halloween kids craft is super simple and cute, with just a few easy steps! The best part: you can make the...
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3.1KWill Work for Food: How I got my kids to help make dinner
Not long ago, I gathered our children around for a family meeting to announce their newest chore: helping make dinner.
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1.5KAn Escape to Remember: Parents deserve an adults-only vacation
The mac n’ cheese will be done in six minutes. You have to leave the house in 12 if you are going...
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3.8KNature skills teach young people about the Earth — and themselves
It’s the middle of summer on a hot June day. A group of kids trek through Arnot Forest, a 4,000-plus-acre expanse of...
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1.3KFor the Record: Writing goals down brings them within reach
As a fitness instructor, I know that health and wellness play a major part in fresh starts. I see the gym packed...
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1.6KCollege Dorm Dilemmas: 5 tips for equipping that first room
Many college freshmen are living away from home for the first time, and deciding how to make a college dorm feel like...
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995Making the Right Change: Elders and their families have options for the next phase of life
Many adults have become the ultimate caregivers. They are members of what is known as the “sandwich generation,” raising young children, financially...
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1.2KStart your Garden: Planting seeds indoors extends your growing season
Spring may be just around the corner, but it will still be a while before we’ll be able to get outside and...
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