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Tips for Homeschooling from a Columbus, GA Mom

When we decided to home school our preschooler and our kindergartner, I felt just as lost as if someone had left me in the wilderness without a map. Which curriculum to buy? Which one has the best way to teach reading and math, especially when my kids had very different learning styles? I needed to […]

Benefits of Playing with LEGOs

What are the benefits of playing with LEGOs? When kids discover they have similar hobbies, parents know they’re likely to “disappear” for hours at a time sharing their common ground. That’s when a lot of social skill learning takes place: taking turns, division of labor, collaborating, nonverbal communication, cue-reading. Playing with LEGO blocks are no exception. In […]

Protein Power Packed Overnight Oats Recipe

Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 hours Servings: 1 to 2 Ingredients For Overnight Oats Recipe: 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled-oats 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup pecans 1/4 cup fresh blueberries and raspberries Large spoonful of nut butter 1 to 1-1/2 cups milk (basically cover what’s in your jar) Optional: 1 teaspoon chia […]

Cranberry and Lime Mocktail

Welcome the holidays with this fun mocktail. Full of bubbles and a hint of lime and cranberry. It is sure to please even your littlest holiday guests. Ingredients for Cranberry and Lime Mocktail: 10 oz frozen or fresh cranberries 1 cup of water 1 cup of granulated sugar 2 (12 oz) cans of DASANI® Sparkling […]

Autumn Leaves Sun Catcher Craft

This adorable sun catcher craft is sure to make any window glow with the spirit of autumn, and make a wonderful keepsake for years to come. Supplies For Leaves Sun Catcher Craft: Contact Paper Colored Cellophane Tissue Paper Black Construction Paper DIRECTIONS First tape a piece of contact paper about the size of the leaf […]

The Academy of Dance Center Presents Babes in Toyland

The Academy Dance Center will present ‘BABES IN TOYLAND!,’ specially adapted for the dancers of the Academy’s 2017 Ensemble Company, at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 16th at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, December 17th at 2:30 p.m. All roads lead to magical, merry Toyland as Mary Contrary and Tom Piper prepare […]

ERTH’S Dinosaur Zoo Comes to the RiverCenter

The amazing Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo comes to RiverCenter on November 14 at 7:00 p.m. Incredible, life-like puppets bring an amazing assortment of dinosaurs to life, from cute baby dinosaurs to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet. Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and most friendly in this fun, educational and […]

Tips for Camping | Pitch a Tent in the Fall

Fall is the perfect time to experience sleeping out underneath the stars. The nights are cooler and less humid, and fall colors create a beautiful backdrop for your camping experience during the day. If your family is new to camping, here are a few tips for camping in the fall to get you started. Stay close […]

Tips for New Moms | New Mom Survival Guide

Here is a collection of our favorite tips for new moms that may help make the first few weeks of your baby’s life seem more like smooth sailing, with a few bumps here and there, and less like stormy waters. Get organized before baby arrives. Create a specific spot for all the necessary items, like bottles and formula, bibs, and […]

Lunch Ideas | Switching Up Your Child’s Lunch

Back to school time means back to the lunch box packing routine for many moms. Picky eaters can make this task a challenge. Here is some healthy mix and match lunch ideas that will have your child looking forward to opening her lunch box at lunch time. Each lunch should contain a lean protein, a serving of whole grains, a serving of fruits […]