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DIVAS ON A DIME: A cool reason to love s’mores even more

— June 30, 2022

Don’t you love it when two seasonal treats collide and make the best summer dessert ever? If a s’more and an ice cream sandwich had a baby, it’d be this! A frozen s’more. No…

CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Amaze preschoolers with science tricks
— June 2, 2022

Amaze your preschoolers and young school-age kids with the exciting world of science with these three simple tricks. They are safe and fun to do at home when you’re looking for something…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Stir up homemade finger paint
— May 12, 2022

Remember catching baby’s first smile and cheering when your toddler took that first wobbly step? Life’s “firsts” are celebrations we don’t want to miss….
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Bake super-easy soft pretzels
— April 21, 2022

Enjoy the smell and feel the warmth of something special baking in your oven this week. These Austrian-style soft pretzels are a healthy and satisfying snack dipped in yummy mustard…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Create an “egg plant” with Easter eggs
— April 7, 2022

Shake and decorate hollowed-out Easter eggs, then save them as keepsakes to display from year to year as a whimsical “egg plant” centerpiece. The lovely eggs, together with other…

CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Give jars in bloom to thank a teacher
— May 19, 2022

As the school year winds down, it’s time to show appreciation to a special teacher. Here’s a springy idea: Arrange a casual bouquet of flowers with offshoots of your child’s…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Turn household items into juggling balls
— May 5, 2022

Running a household requires the skills of a juggler. First come the kids and their schedules, then toss in cooking, cleaning, car repair and pets. As most parents will attest, just…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Edible bird nests imitate nature
— April 14, 2022

Make simple no-bake bird’s nest treats with your kids to celebrate spring. Drop peanut M&Ms or natural-looking candy eggs in each one. Or for Easter, substitute jelly beans,…