I am an avid reader and thankfully, my daughter has always been one too. But as a former teacher, I know how hard it can be to keep kids motivated to keep reading, even during the summer months. Our local library has a great program to help encourage a love of literacy through playing games. …
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Free Summer Activities in London Ontario
Summer is such a fun time of year! More people are getting outside, taking family vacations, and generally making the most of the summer weather. Do you ever find, though, that financially some of those summer activities can really start to add up? I’m always on the hunt for inexpensive – or better yet – …
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Toy Story Oreos
My family and I are super excited for the release of Toy Story 4 in the theaters. We love this series – like everyone else, we were so touched by Toy Story 3 that we cried like little babies in the theater! We just can’t wait to see where it goes next. I’ve seen some …
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Instant Pot Greek Style Yogurt
I LOVE yogurt! My favorite way to have it is layered with some granola and fruit, parfait style. So imagine how excited I was to find out how easy it was to make my own Greek style yogurt at home in my Instant Pot! At first glance, this recipe may seem a bit complicated, but …
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Refreshing Treats to Cool You Off This Summer
I love summer but I don’t do heat well. I get whiny and cranky and miserable to be around. So, on those really hot days, I’m always looking for something, ANYTHING that will help. This roundup of Refreshing Treats to Cool You Off This Summer is for me just as much as it’s for you. …
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Gagen Family German Potato Salad Recipe
Much of my family originated in Germany, settling in the highly German-populated area of Cincinnati, Ohio. So many of our family favorite foods handed down from generation to generation are based on German recipes. This German potato salad is one that I’ve been eating for as long as I can remember. German potato salad is …
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