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10 Ugly Christmas Sweaters and How to Make them Uglier

10 Ugly Christmas Sweaters and How to Make them Uglier

Are you planning an Ugly Sweater party or will you be attending one? Start your quest for the ugliest sweater by checking out this list! You can get one of these and then take it a step further by personalizing it. If you don’t want to buy a new sweater, check out local discount or second hand shops. If you can’t find a sweater that you think is ugly enough, you can easily add some great ugly details!
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4 Activities for Teaching Children Gratitude During Your Thanksgiving Celebrations

4 Activities for Teaching Children Gratitude

Thanksgiving season is here, and while I am a huge proponent of being thankful year-round and not just during Thanksgiving, this holiday gives an extra special opportunity for us to teach our children gratitude (and let’s be honest—most adults could benefit from the refresher too!). There are many wonderful ways to encourage an “attitude of gratitude” during your family Thanksgiving celebration. Here are a few simple ideas that any family can easily incorporate.
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75 Alternatives to Halloween Candy

75 alternatives to halloween candy

Halloween is right around the corner and there are many ways to cut down on the sweets this year. Can’t think of any ideas? Consult this long list of great alternatives to Halloween candy. Sure kids love candy and they will be getting a ton of it for Halloween this year but they also love gooey, sticky and glowing items just as much! As a matter of fact these great alternatives to Halloween candy just may make you the hit of the block.
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25 Fun Valentine’s Day Books for Kids

25 Fun Valentine's Day Books for Kids

Instead of candy, give the gift of reading to your children for Valentine’s Day this year. These funny, silly and heartwarming books are perfect for young readers. From charming illustrations and sweet story lines to hilarious tales from popular kids’ characters, these Valentine’s Day books are sure to delight your kids at story time.
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