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Your Kids Can Get Awarded for Reading … Year-Round
My son really likes individual sports, like mountain biking. He also likes science experiments. And reading. He really loves reading. And while reading is a reward in and of itself, it’s nice when he can feel recognition for achieving milestones in an activity that usually doesn’t involve trophies and certificates. Mensa Reading Program This is…
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Kids’ Mystery Chapter Books Series You’ve Never Heard Of
If the kid in your life has already blown through the Boxcar Children, A-Z Mysteries, and Encyclopedia Brown, chances are you’re scouring the library shelves for something new. Well, here are some kids’ chapter book mystery series that may not have made it to your local library’s collection–but definitely belong in yours. The Rugendo Rhinos…
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Living Legends: Jerome, Arizona
Most of the Wild West is a myth. This is something I did not realize until I was 25, and I was disappointed to find that out! However, the truth is often stranger than fiction. Imagine a hillside where Native Americans once obtained ore for decorative use, where the winds in the heights cool the…
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If it Can’t Be Grown…
Arizona lore abounds with stories of gold miners, and the Gold Rush is perhaps the most romantic (or maybe just most romanticized) aspect of our Wild West legends. However, copper is the real asset for modern Arizona, thanks to its abundance and uses, and the copper industry employs a huge slice of Arizonans.
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Holy Week Activities for Families
In a season saturated with cute bunnies, colorful eggs, and sugar, it can be a challenge to get to the heart of the resurrection of Christ with kids. Here are some ideas for Holy Week activities with your family.
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What We Did in Africa
We just spent a month in Africa! My husband’s family has lived there since the 1940s, and we took a long trip to visit grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Tanzania and Burundi. If you’ve been following me for a bit, you know that my 21-month-old daughter has several health concerns. When she was first…
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