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Working on Being A Better Ally

Let me start by saying that our mission on the podcast has always been to better ourselves. The events of the last week in the wake of George Floyd have really caused us to hit the pause button. Publishing silly…

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We Tried Messenger Kids, Here Is What We Found

This post is sponsored by Messenger Kids, all opinions are my own. My kids are craving more digital freedom. They want to be able to message their friends, video chat, and share silly photos and video clips. Mix in social…

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Helping Kids Cope Right Now

As former news reporters, we have always encouraged our kids to ask good questions. Curiosity and a search for answers is rewarded in our house. But here’s the thing: Lately? I have no freaking clue how to answer their questions. …

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Stay-At-Home Window Bingo – Download

 Last week while I was walking our dog Sunny, I spotted a cute family taking a walk around the neighborhood doing a scavenger hunt. Their kids were so excited to find leaves, rocks, and flowers to check off their list.…

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Here’s the Thing About TikTok

In this weird new locked-down world, we’re all doing things we never imagined. I’m not leaving the house unless I’m in face masks and gloves. I stalk store websites for toilet paper. And here’s the biggest shock: I joined Tik Tok.…

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5 Ways to Celebrate While Social Distancing

When I asked Penn for a small birthday celebration with the kids weeks before social distancing, I never quite imagined this. I certainly had a nice day. I got to relax with my family and connect with loved ones on…

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Parents, What You’re Doing Is Impossible

[Portions of this blog were taken from a Facebook post written by Dr. Emily King] What parents are being asked to do right now is not humanly possible. Working, parenting, and teaching are three different jobs that cannot be done…

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Homemade Scavenger Hunt – Download

My kids have always loved a good homemade scavenger hunt, especially Penn Charles. When they were younger I used to make them when we had an occasional snow day or to fight the summer break slump. Now that they are…

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The Dark Side of Social Media

So a bit of a disclaimer, this podcast episode is around the heavy topic of social media and the prevalence of sexual predators. There is content in these links and on the show that people may find distributing. Though it’s…

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Our Top 5 Craft Fails | Craftbusters

For over two years, our family has been testing crafts from the internet to see what happens when real people try them. We made the decision last summer to step up our game and bring in Monica Mangin. As my…

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