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Snow Becomes Fleeting Art

Posted on 11 January 2010

13 teams attending the 20th Annual International Snow Sculpture Championships
Experience the visual wonderment of the creation and exhibition of snow art especially for children activities. The Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships return to Breckenridge for the 20th year from January 26-31, 2010.

Thirteen teams from around the globe have been invited to compete from seven countries [...]

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Canyon Brings Holiday Cheer to Kids From Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club

Posted on 04 January 2010

Employees continue annual charitable tradition at Santa Monica facility

Canyon Capital Realty Advisors (CCRA) helped kick off this year’s holiday season for children activities at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica. On Wednesday, December 9, more than 125 children gathered at the Boys & Girls Club for a pizza and cupcake party, where CCRA [...]

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Your Best 2010 New Year Fitness Resolution - Refund the Wii Fit

Posted on 02 January 2010

Gamers who want to get fit but found Wii Fit lacking in enjoyment or exertion for exercise or children activities can take advantage of this offer to experience exergaming with Gamercize. Trading in your Wii Fit discs will entitle you to a mail-in rebate worth up to $150/70GBP. To help with New Year Resolutions to [...]

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Keeping Family Traditions On Track This Holiday Season

Posted on 22 December 2009

For children and adults alike, family traditions bring joy and warmth to the holiday season. From picking out lights to putting the Lionel train around the tree, decorating for the holidays provides a wealth of opportunities and children activities to integrate new and contemporary touches to established traditions.

Traditions can be inherited, created as new or [...]

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Kids Sail Free on Select Crystal Symphony Summer Voyages

Posted on 18 December 2009

Crystal Cruises invites kids 17 and under to cruise for free on two Crystal Symphony European voyages this summer. The new offer for children activities, valid for children sailing in a third berth with two full-fare adults, is available for Crystal Symphony’s seven-day British Isles and Baltic itineraries:

June 14, Roundtrip London - The “Ballads of [...]

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Creative Play During the Holidays

Posted on 09 December 2009

With the arrival of the holidays, parents may be wondering how to keep their kids occupied during the long holiday break with children activities. Creative play activities offer plenty of opportunity for fun that’s educational and important to the development of cognitive skills.

Here are some ways to keep creative play at the forefront during your [...]

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Santa Claus to Give Gifts to Hundreds of Underprivileged Youth at Hollywood Winter Wonderland Following Parade

Posted on 27 November 2009

Santa Claus is coming to the annual “L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland” this Sunday at 8:00 PM directly following the Hollywood Christmas Parade to give away gifts to hundreds of underprivileged Southern California children and teens.

Santa’s gifts and children activities will include Disney Studios’ movie DVDs, Stories from the Golden Age print and audiobooks by [...]

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The Spirit of Christmas is Very Much Alive

Posted on 25 November 2009

A survey of over 1,000 people across the UK and Ireland has revealed that people, children specifically, have not lost the Christmas spirit, despite the recession.Expect the holiday children activities and festive celebrations to continue.

With more than half of adults saying that this Christmas is set to be just as good as any other, the [...]

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Making Family Travel Family Friendly

Posted on 25 November 2009

Between summer vacations, spring breaks, fall getaways and the winter holidays, it seems that every season is filled with family travel. So to help parents plan vacations and children activities everyone can enjoy, Marriott International, Inc., one of the world’s leading lodging companies, is offering tips to make the experience one you won’t want to [...]

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Free Smiley Cookie Day

Posted on 02 November 2009

Eat’n Park and local Lincoln Mercury dealers are partnering to sweeten guests’ day on Friday, November 6 with Free Smiley Cookie Day, to kick off Eat’n Park’s 31st annual Caring for Kids children activities, benefitting children’s hospitals.

All guests who purchase a Mercury Milan Raffle Ticket, which benefits the Caring for Kids campaign, on November 6, [...]

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For Parents of Kids with Food Allergies, the Scariest Thing at Halloween is the Trick-or-Treat Bag

Posted on 23 October 2009

The haunted happenings of Halloween children activities are upon us and soon we’ll be carving pumpkins, dressing in costumes and telling spooky stories.

But if your child has a food allergy, what’s at the bottom of his or her trick-or-treat bag may be more frightening than any ghost or goblin.
According to a new national survey of [...]

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Pennsylvania to Proclaim October as Parent Involvement Month

Posted on 02 October 2009

Pennsylvania Parent Information Resource Center (PA PIRC) announced that Governor Edward G. Rendell is proclaiming October as “Parent Involvement Month” in Pennsylvania.

The proclamation will be signed on October 6, 2009, and with this proclamation, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will acknowledge the vital importance of family involvement with child education.
“PA PIRC is part of a larger [...]

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University Games to Create Products From Mo Willems’ ‘Pigeon’ Series

Posted on 30 September 2009

University Games has acquired the rights to create educational toys based on children’s books by award-winning author Mo Willems. University Games plans to design a broad range of games, puzzles, and other merchandise inspired by the fresh illustrations and humorous dialogue of the Mo Willems’ “Pigeon” series, published by Hyperion Books for Children.

Beginning with the [...]

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The Importance of Striking a Fair Balance

Posted on 28 September 2009

Depending upon the age of your children, they may be involved in a myriad of children activities. You know the importance of striking a fair balance between allowing children to be involved in activities and having time for the family to spend together. Unfortunately, the children may not agree with your definition of “fair.”

Perhaps your [...]

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Five Ways to Be a Fitness Role Model to Your Children

Posted on 23 September 2009

Childhood obesity is a concern of medical experts these days. It seems children spend so much time in front of the television, gaming consoles, or computers that they aren’t as active as they used to be. Instead of signing your children up for a weight-loss reality show, here are five ways to be a fitness [...]

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Advantages of Family Rosters

Posted on 23 September 2009

If your family has several members, it’s quite likely everyone has activities to attend. It’s also a good bet the parents expect the children to help with chores around the house for children activities. There are many advantages of family rosters, or charts, to keep your house running smoothly.

Family rosters can make daily and weekly [...]

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Travelling with your Baby

Posted on 14 September 2009

Travelling with a baby is a totally different story. There are tons of preparations to make: the list of things to pack, the actual packing, the mode of transportation and the place to stay in. Even the type of vacation you ought to go for should be planned out carefully as it should not just be enjoyable but safe for your baby, as well.

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Backyard Boat Building

Posted on 20 August 2009

Recent popular movies have brought back the idea of pirates and the open seas. Boys may have never lost the desire to set sail for uncharted waters and to have the salty wind in their faces. Of course, backyard boat building is one the best children activities not to be undertaken lightly. These ideas, however, [...]

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How To Make A Cloud Picture

Posted on 18 August 2009

Most children love to get their hands dirty while making crafts. They love the feel of finger paints oozing between their fingers and really don’t mind having glitter all over them. Some even think it’s fun! You can teach your child how to make a cloud picture, one of the perfect children activities for a [...]

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Five Flower Craft Ideas

Posted on 11 August 2009

Summer is in full swing and flowers are in full bloom. If you remember back to when you were a child, you probably can remember one of the most typical children activities, the flower arrangements for bouquets for Mom. Here are five flower craft ideas you may remember and can use with your own children.

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Easy-Set Inflatable Swimming Pool

Posted on 11 August 2009

For the summer time, you might be thinking about investing in your own pool at home. The Easy-Set Inflatable Swimming Pool might be a great option not only for best gifts for kids but for the whole family as well. This is one of the perfect ways to have some pool fun while enjoying the [...]

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Wii Games for All Ages

Posted on 10 August 2009

The Wii game console may have overtaken similar systems in popularity. Why, you may ask. One of the main reasons is that there are Wii games for all ages rather than having them geared for a specific age group. The following are some examples of Wii workout games that nearly the whole family can enjoy.

Parents [...]

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Woodcraft Puzzle

Posted on 10 August 2009

Woodcraft Puzzles are construction kits that are popular educational toys for children as young as 6 and adults. They are made of 3mm good quality plywood boards and fun to build. Every owner will proudly display a woodcraft 3D model; they are simple but beautiful works of art.

The 3D wooden puzzles are educational and Do-it-yourself [...]

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Fun with Sand Pictures

Posted on 30 July 2009

Headed to the beach this summer? You may want to bring back something to remember the trip without it getting in your carpet. While you’re at the beach, your children can have fun with sand pictures they create with found items on the shore.

Take along some shallow bowls or dishes that your children can place [...]

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Fun with Pool Toys and Games

Posted on 22 July 2009

Sunshine, heat, and water are common elements to summer fun. You may be wondering what children activities to do this summer to combat the heat and still enjoy your time outdoors. Consider these ten ideas for having fun with pool toys and games to keep your whole family happy in the pool this summer.

Pool toys [...]

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Choosing the Right Sport for Your Child

Posted on 10 July 2009

Children can run a parent ragged. Of course, if your child is active, they may be thinking about playing a sport at school. Choosing the right sport for your child may seem like a hard task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some children activities pointers to consider when helping your child choose.

Child’s [...]

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Hula Hoop and Jumping Rope Fun to Get You Moving

Posted on 04 July 2009

With cut-backs in education budgets, one of the areas to suffer is allowing children to have recess during the school day. You know how being physically active can help you feel better, look better, concentrate more, and be healthier than leading a sedentary life. The same is true for your children. Use hula hoops and [...]

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Organize a 4th of July Bike Parade in Your Neighborhood

Posted on 04 July 2009

Children usually look for any excuse to ride their bicycles during the summer. It’s a fun children activity that is good for them, too. While you’re planning your 4th of July festivities, why not organize a 4th of July bike parade in your neighborhood? It will give those in your neighborhood an opportunity to show [...]

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The Statue of Liberty and Its History

Posted on 02 July 2009

Children may not know the story behind the Statue of Liberty. So now that the 4th of July is nearing, sharing its history may be one of the best relevant children activities you can do.

The United States has many symbols – the Bald Eagle, Mount Rushmore, and others – but one that stands out for [...]

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Make 4th of July Rockets

Posted on 30 June 2009

The Star Spangled Banner talks about the “rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air.” Thankfully, the only rockets and bombs that can be found on the Fourth of July are fireworks and patriotic decorations. If your child wants rockets this July 4th, let them make their own that they can enjoy after the holiday [...]

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