Summer Fun Printable Coloring Pages

Topics: Coloring Pages, Summer Fun

We only have a few more weeks of summer, so let's soak up all the sun we can. We've created these fun and sunny coloring pages for your to use, hopefully making your day a little brighter. Head on over to the free printable coloring page to get started.

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Transitioning Kids from Summer Fun to a School Year Structure

Topics: Summer Fun

Transitioning kids from summer fun to a school year structure does not have to be difficult! With the anticipation of a new school year comes the rites of passage that go along with stepping up a grade, or walking into a new class or school, or perhaps even starting school for the first time ever. So often, we focus on the ceremony of shopping for a new wardrobe, backpack, binders and markers, but we forget that we should spend some time acclimating our kids' minds for the classroom environment. This doesn't mean we should hold mock school sessions at home…

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Summer Fun: Harvest

Topics: Summer Fun

Remember when I said I wanted to start a garden? Well, I did it. Sort of. While I had visions of a garden rivaling Versailles, what we ended up with was a small plot of carrots. And by plot, I mean a teeny, tiny little patch of earth. You may have to break out your magnifying [...]

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Parade Magazine and MomsMinivan!

Topics: Summer Fun

MomsMinivan is in Parade Magazine this weekend!A (July 25, 2010) Look for it in the article called, "Fifteen Ways to Enjoy Your Summer".A It's item Number 6:A "Play a New Road Trip Game!"A A Check it out! Also find it at their website at Summer Fun on the Road" And with a picture of cutie Zack [...]

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Family Friendly Summer Fun Links - The All Things Family Blog Carnival

Topics: Coloring Pages, Summer Fun

My friends and I continue to try and share link love with the All Things Family blog carnival - welcome to the July 20, 2010 edition. If you have a blog, feel free to add your own family-friendly links to our future editions! Char Polanosky presents Large Batch Pasta Salad Recipe posted at Raising A Healthy Family, saying, "This pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics, swim meets, and heat-free dinners." Heather Mann presents Sew Cloth Diaper Inserts from Scraps posted at Croq Zine - The Blog, saying, "Use scrap fabric to create absorbent inserts for cloth diapers." Vera…

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Fun for summer

Topics: Summer Fun

With the older siblings out of school, family vacations and tons of great outdoor activities, summer is always piles of fun. You don't have to go far to have fun in the sun. Below are ideas for your summer fun enjoyment. If you have a favorite summer activity or game, let me know! Top 8 Weekend Get Aways Ideas You may not have a lot of time to travel with your family but if you have time for a weekend, here are some ideas that you can take advantage of. That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the…

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