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Zucchini, zucchini everywhere! One of the most versatile members of the squash family is in full season right now and there is so much you can do with it. We Brits call zucchini “courgette”, so it took me a while to figure out what zucchini was. Zucchini is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can …

In March of 2020, The Week Junior released its first publication, that promised to deliver the world’s best news and facts to young people. Aimed at children between the ages of 8 and 14, these colorful magazines are great boredom busters for your curious kids. What Does the Magazine Feature? Each week, the magazine is …

While cow’s milk continues to lead the milk market, a variety of plant-based milks are becoming very popular, such as almond, oat, coconut, and hemp milk. To make plant-based milk at home usually requires some time, a good soaking of the nuts or seeds, and then some arm strength as you squeeze the milk through …

In a world where writing seems to have become the deciding factor on whether or not a child has retained information, adults are often putting pressure on children to write what they’ve learned. We often hear parents say “My kid hates writing,” but could it be that we are are asking them to write too …

As soon as fall rolls around, coffee shops are flooded with eager customers anticipating a delicious sip of the Starbucks Holiday Drinks. But why spend countless dollars (those $5 drinks add up!) for your favorite holiday lattes when you can easily make them at home and at a fraction of the price with a DIY …

Imagine running to the grocery store and leaving with all of your essentials without so much as the swipe of a card. Well, Amazon is making this a reality by starting to open their Amazon Fresh stores which are changing the future of how we shop. The stores (currently in three California locations) are similar …

Whether you are looking to start teaching your pre-K child how to write the letters of the alphabet, or hoping to get your elementary aged child to write more neatly, Handwriting Without Tears is a very popular curriculum that is well priced and easy to use. We recently purchased the pre-K book for our almost …

Screen time limits, social media, apps, text messages… we did not grow up with all of this. But unfortunately, our children are, and with this constant connection to the outside world, comes the world of pornography. I know we would all like to avoid talking about it with our children, but it’s not going away. …

It has been well documented that during the Coronavirus stay-at-home orders, pet adoption rates have increased. In the last few months, I have received several messages from friends saying that they are looking into buying a cat, and what does cat ownership involve? Background: last year, my family and I adopted a beautiful little eight …

Let’s talk Kids Shows on Netflix. The only time I know I will get to have a cup of tea and a cookie (or eight) in peace and quiet is when the magical black screen turns on. And while my kids would love to watch Ninjago all. day. long, I sometimes insist they watch something …

We have three children: a 7 year old, 5 year old and 1 year old. As we are homeschooling, we spend a lot of time together, and one of our favorite ways to both learn, and pass the time, is with games! Games made for small kids don’t usually take too long, so most of …

It’s time for Instant Pot Recipes! Who else got an Instant Pot on Black Friday? I did, and I love it! You will hear people rave about it for different reasons: it’s quick, it’s easy, you can make almost anything in it, and you can even cook meat from frozen. From soups and yogurt, to …