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Fun Out Of The House Family Activites?

What are some fun family things I can do with my 1 year old daughter outside of the house (doesn’t need to be outdoors tho). We are tired of going to the library and park. The only thing I can think of as an example of what I’m looking for is doing things like strawberry picking (I live in a suburban area in NJ). Can you help me think of some ideas?

Fun Summer Activities to Do Together or With Their Friends for the Self Confident Parent – Part1

Fun Summer Activities To Do Together or With Their Friends for the Self Confident Parent – Part 1

“I’m bored!” “I have nothing to do!” “What should I do now?”

Are these some of the things you are hearing or have heard from your child or children this summer? Are you running out of things to do? Here are some fun activities that you can do with your kids. You can even have your kids invite friends and do these activities together.

But first, here is something to think about. A girlfriend of mine had a very good suggestion that will prevent your child from complaining about being bored. She sends them to the refrigerator and taped to the door is a list of chores that she has written down for them to do, when they complain that they are bored. Needless to say, her children never complain about being bored.

As a self confident parent, if you are looking for some things that are actually fun to do, here are a couple of great activities or ideas:

1) Do a craft project together. This is one of my favorites when my kids were younger. You can buy a craft kit or make up your own project, if you are crafty. One of the projects my kids liked to do was to cut out paper snowflakes. Another one was to figure out different ways to fold airplanes and find out which way flew the best. We would also paint wooden cut outs (that I had purchased from a craft store), for instance, gingerbread men during the holidays. There are all sorts of kits that you can buy from a craft store, like Michael’s Arts and Crafts or JoAnn’s Fabric store. Another very simple idea, that I used to do when we had a play group and it was my turn to host, was to take a walk. We would pick up leaves, flowers, etc. We then bring them back and paste them on a page to make a picture. We have also bought the kit to make permanent plates, cups, and bowls. After you order the kit, have your child draw a picture (or if they are very young, you can write their name, date, and trace their hand) with their markers on a special piece of paper. You then send it back to the company who will mail it back with their artwork on a plate or bowl. (For pictures on a cup, the picture is inserted after it is drawn and is not sent in.) In fact, to this day, we still use those plates for our meals.

2) Bake cookies or a cake. My kids loved to help me stir the dough and then when the cookies were done baking, they got to frost and decorate them with sprinkles. A fun thing to do is to make up a story about your decorated cookie before you could eat it. Another great idea, which I usually use at my children’s birthdays, is to buy store bought cookie dough, in the refrigerated section. I usually take a chocolate chip cookie dough and a sugar cookie dough, and press them down on to two pizza baking sheet. I spread the cookie dough to the edges of the baking sheet until it looks like a pizza. Then bake it. After it is cooled, I have my child spread the frosting of their choice and then decorate it with different colored sprinkles and colored icing (from the store and in the ready make tubes). He has a blast. We then add candles to it. Another great idea, is to buy fancy molds. I have, for in-stance, the football stadium Nordicware mold. After the cake it baked, they like to sprinkle different colored sprinkles in the inside of the stadium to look like fans in the stadium.

3) Create memory books. You can buy inexpensive or expensive photo albums. You can give each child their own or share a book and make a family album. Next have your child cut out their favorite pictures from magazines or give them copies of their favorite photos. Use acid-free glue, double stick tape, or special double sided photo stickers to stick the pictures on to their books. Then decorate the pages with acid-free stickers, markers, stamped images, or cut outs. Another great idea is to make dream journals or wishing boards. You cut out things that they want, from weekly ads or magazines, and paste them onto a poster board. You can have them cut out pictures of people that they want to be, for instance, a singer, a dancer, a football or basketball player, a golfer, a doctor, etc. or cut out pictures of their dream house, etc. They can cut out places that they would like to visit. The possibilities are endless. Or you can make a book with a spiral bound notebook and decorate the cover or buy a notebook binder and decorate the cover. Then have your child write down their favorite jokes poems, or memories. You can even copy the jokes or poems and then cut and paste them into their books. You can make autograph books. You take a book and dec-orate it. You then have their friends or relatives write little notes to them or you can start writing little notes to them on a weekly or daily basis. You can write down your wishes, dreams, or special memories of them down.

Anyway, these are just a couple of fun activities that you and your child or children can do with you or their friends that will help foster their self confidence and yours as a self con-fident parent. Have fun!! Have a great summer!

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Georgetown Texas Real Estate: Communities for the Active Senior

The secret is out, U.S. News has profiled Georgetown, Texas as one of the best places to retire. To current residents, this is no surprise. Nestled in beautiful Texas Hill country, centered over the San Gabriel River, Georgetown is certainly a beautiful place to retire. Residents enjoy long warm summers and mild winters, and southern hospitality only adds to its comfort. Perhaps what makes Georgetown so attractive however, are the superior real estate opportunities. A number of attractive retirement communities with state-of-the-art amenities have sprung up, and the town boasts an active community.

There are several Georgetown, Texas, homes for sale in some fantastic age-restricted communities:

Heritage Oaks: Active adults 55 and up can enjoy 118 acres of rolling terrain in this community by Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes. It offers single-family homes from 1400-2000 square feet priced from the high 100’s. Just opened is an 8,200 square foot clubhouse featuring a 24-hour fitness center, grand ballroom, game room, library, and outdoor BBQ area.

Texas Traditions is the original retirement community by Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes. Texas Traditions is more established, with homes dating back to 1999. They are in the final stages of development and have a few homes still available. Remaining single-family homes are priced from $230,000.

Sun City Georgetown is arguably the premiere retirement community in Georgetown. Residents have access to championship golf courses, swimming pools, walking trails, tennis courts, a fitness center, art studios, a computer lab, and more. Sun City is currently expanding their amenities and will introduce a new sports and activities complex (with an indoor track and lap pool) along with Sun City Park – featuring a softball field, dog park, and fishing pond. Current homes on the market range in price from $135,000 to 385,00 (two and three bedrooms anywhere from 1,300 to 2,700 square feet) and custom homes are also available.

River Bend: This is a senior community with homes priced from the mid $100′s. An ideal location and low HOA fees make this an attractive and economical alternative to Sun City.

Oaks at Wildwood offers two and three-bedroom, single-story, maintenance-free condo style homes from the high $100s. The clubhouse features a heated pool and fitness center and monthly activites foster community.

Mariposa Apartment Homes offers active seniors the opportunity to rent instead of own. One and two-bedroom apartments or independent cottages are available starting at $612 a month. The clubhouse facility features a pool, exercise studio, game room, movie theater, salon, and more.

While these housing communities certainly offer a lot in the way of things to do, there is no shortage of activities available in Georgetown. For starters, there are 14 parks, five city golf courses, 40 religious centers, and a number of historical sites. Lake Georgetown and the San Gabriel river offer the chance for water sports, camping, or simply relaxing by the water. Continuing education can be found at Southwestern University, Sun City’s Senior University, and nearby University of Texas at Austin. The Georgetown Hospital, Southwestern University, Habitat for Humanity, and local school and churches all offer opportunities for the volunteer.

It’s easy to see why Georgetown is considered the “Retirement Capitol of Texas.” In addition to boasting a wealth of local activities, Georgetown is host to some of the best active adult communities in the nation. It has experience rapid growth in the last few years due to its appeal to the active senior, but its not too late to take advantage of Georgetown, Texas real estate and everything the town has to offer.

Helen Walker. Let Edward Lui at GeorgetownCustonHomes.com customize your home buying experience in Georgetown, Texas. Find more information on Sun City Georgetown, an America’s Top 100 Master Planned Community.

Getting People to Believe in your Fundraising Activities

<a title=School fundraising at ProFund! Href=http://www.golfmarathonman.com/school_fundraising.html>School fundraising</a> often gets a lot of grumblers when parents bring the sign up sheet with them to work year after year. The same relatives are hit up each season, and friends of the family are bombarded. However, a more positive way to increase participation and excitement for any <a title=Fundraising activities at ProFund! Href=http://www.golfmarathonman.com/fundraising_activities.html>fundraising activities</a> should be to increase the passion for and spirit in the event, regardless of the cause.

If you are a nonprofit trying to raise money, you need to create awareness for the cause and also instill passion and desire into your donors. People are going to give money to things that they have been impacted by – such as a loved one dying of a specific disease, surviving cancer or another illness themselves or being impacted in another way by the specific cause or event. You need to reach out to people in ways they are going to understand and respond to; you need to get their empathy to get their donations.

When looking at school fundraisers increasing school spirit is a great way to start when trying to raise more money. You need and want people to be excited about your school so that they will want to invest in the students and the future of the school. Further, if students are really excited about the events they are involved in, the support they are receiving at school and the spirit of the school, they are going to be much more emphatic when talking about their fundraisers; they are going to want to sell to people because it is exciting.

Along with school spirit, you should choose events that are going to get people excited. A yearly carnival might be a great idea. It is a great way to gather the community and show off the school and the spirit of the school. Passion is contagious. If you bring people in and show them your excitement they are going to want to be a part of it. Many times people can’t help but want to get involved because of the feeling of being part of something they love.

Nothing quite beats a young child coming to the door or waiting for you outside the retail store with a big smile on their face. While you may find it gets tiring, you can’t help but feel their excitement when they tell you their story. You have to admit that you can tell when a child is excited about what they are doing and when they are unhappy to be selling.

The key to a successful fundraising campaign for any organization is going to be, not only increasing awareness, but also increasing passion and excitement for the organization, event or cause. For schools, an increase in school spirit will go a long way – not only for school morale and community participation, but also for fundraising efforts as well. Make people want to spend their money because they can’t help it. Whether through volunteer efforts or with money, you will get people to help and become a part of your organization if they believe in it. Become contagious. While this isn’t normally a good thing, it is a winning option for fundraisers no matter the cause.

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Grade Schooler Q&A

Babysitting for a time girl, any philosophy on activites?
Heey!! Next week I’m babysitting a 6 or 7 year old girl. I haven’t babysat her in a while so I’m not sure if she’s changed. Whenever I ask her what she would like to do and she say she just wants to watch T.V. the together time. I’m babysitting her a few…

Babysitting games next to a ten year old-fashioned?
Do makeovers and do her hair. make youtube videos waltz party/videos singing on youtube being funny. take silly pictures and edit them near her like on picnik.com or blingee.com do some makeover games on the computer. play house.

Babysitting Help Please…?
It depends on a lot of different variables, approaching where you live and their age. If they are not very young, I’d read aloud 13 to 14 dollars an hour for 3 is fair. well when i baby sit for family i charge lb10 and hour but tot sitting is really hard work and to handle 3 young boys for…

Babysitting Help! What can i donate them?
Hey, today I am babysitting two 8-year-old girls and I dont know what to make them. I want them to really like it but I dont want it to be very complicated. Just make a contribution me your suggestions, Thanks every kid likes mac and cheese. If they don’t like that consequently go with pizza. But…

Babysitting minister to plzzz!!?
Im real nervous about babysitting this 9 yr dated boy for the first time! Im the families 3rd choice/option for a babysittee. Ive babysat a little ebefore but i knew the citizens better so please hwelp with advice for babysitting a 9 yr old bouy! Plz and thank u!!:) You could help him with a “Summer Packet” A “Summer Packet”…

Babysitting tip’s for a 3 yr dated cousin?
this chick is wild and doesnt like to listen much she’s still my babgirl tho and i love her too much as she tell’s me ((aww)) what kind of babysitting tip’s hold you got 4 me? Keep her active and outside, I highly recommend side wander chalk. It is cheap, it doesn’t stain and…

Babysitting tips please!!?
Any ideas on keeping 6 year old twins entertained for 5 hours? Your thinking would be appreciated, ThAnK yOu! Coloring Draw Bubbles Doing their hair Doing their make-up dressing up painting nail making up songs making up dances singing nursery rhymes Playing ball Playing rock paper siccors playing thumbs time of war making paper airplanes playing sports playing outside playing with dolls…

Babysitting tips(20characters)?
Alright so today will be my first time babysitting and I need some tips. Any tips will be appreciated. I’ll be babysitting a 8 and 10 yr old boy and I don’t know what to do when I go up at hand. If they have video games your set. They will probably be glued to them. ok, so usually that age group can…

Babysitting tomorrow inevitability accepted wisdom!?!?
Tomorrow I am babysitting a girl going into fifth grade. Actually it’s not just tomorrow it’s four weeks over the course of the summer all light of day. They have a swimming pool and dogs. She’s into arts and crafts and the mom would also like me to help her hang on to up with school, as in remembering adjectives…

Back 2 university for my (going into) 6th position daughter?
My oldest daughter is going into 6th grade and wants a good outfit. When i tried to oblige her, she didn’t like what i chose. Please help. Im going into 6th grade too, so i only say let her choose her own outfits that appeal to her but that are age appropriate and school…

Back to School Health Tips?
Back to school is right around the corner which greatly increases kids exposure to different germs we can’t control. Take Care Clinics has a nice list of tips on their website to cause sure that your kids stay healthy all year long. What are some tips you can recommend? -make sure your child has adjectives up tp date…

Barney and friends marykate and ashley?
I heard somewhere that marykate and ashley were onceo n bareny is that true iv tried looking it up but it doesnt say anything roughly it. I just brings up some junk and marykate and ashley being at barneys a bookstore or something. my little girl is watching barney and i like marykate and ashley when they were…

Behavior/rule chart for kids 8 & 9 years matured?
My two older daughters are starting to develop little attitudes due to their fathers lack of discipline. I want to form a chart for them for the week for good behaviors to get stars on. I have a few concept such as cleaning room, listening well, putting dishes away after eating, etc. I also want…

Best childhood story loll!!?
Whats ur favorite kid memory just wondering im bored :) :):) Red Riding Hood no doubt. I get chills every time I hear it. I am in the front form with my mom taking the groceries in the house, and my little brother is in the backseat surrounded by his car seat. I decided to play around within the…

Best kids fête venue contained by Brisbane ?
My girl is truning 6 and I really want a party where I have to do terrifically little and would love some recommondations and ideas. Thanks For something different you can have a birthday party at a gymnastics venue: Splitz Gym 79 Jijaws Street Sumner Park Qld. 4074 Phone: 3279 4977 Fax: 3279 4933…

Best places to buy clothes for my 12 year elderly daughter?
What are some good places to buy clothes for my 12 year old daughter? *Delias *Aeropostale *Justice Look here: http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/items/Clot?? I have name brand clothing adjectives in excellent condition for $5 or less. Included, but not limited to: Tilt Aeropostale Charlotte Russe Express Deb Urban Behavior Wet Seal Forever…

Birthday body accepted wisdom for my 8 year matured sister!?
My little sister is turning 8 and her birthday was, like, 3 weeks ago, but we haven’t had a delegation due to not knowing what to do. We want a place that we can just go and not have to do a great deal of work at, like the swimming pool (but our weather in…

Birthday get-together philosophy for nine year outdated boy?
My little brother’s birthday is in early September and he is trying to think of philosophy for a party. He is up for almost anything. Any ideas? Anything would be helpful, thankfulness. My little brother’s birthday is in early September and he is trying to think of design for a party. He is up for almost…

Birthday knees-up games?
My daughter will be 8 and she wants to have a retro 60′s party subject matter.(tie dye,smiley face,flower power) things like that. What kind of games can the kids play that shift along with that theme? Thanks. disco leap party!! Ohhh you can have them tie dye their own shirts! Hoola Hoop contest, treasure hunt beside retro themed items? Either way it…

Birthday Party Ideas?
i’m turnig 14 this november i want the party to be at my house, just need some pious ideas as far as decorations and things to do food etc. any ideas are welcome thank u much (: gurl!! u should do what those rich b!tches do on that Super Sweet 16 show! catch yo hair did! hire a rapper…

Birthday present design for 10 and 6 year behind the times girls?
Hi all. Just hoping for some birthday present ideas for my girls who both have birthdays coming up soon. They will be turning 10 and 6. Maybe something that your daughter like at this age or something you liked when you turned this age? Thanks for any input MP3 players. Not expensive…

Birthday tea – any accepted wisdom for a 7 year prehistoric ?
Instead of a party, we have bought our son a trampoline and would like to ask him to choose influence maybe 3 good friends to come over for a birthday tea. I am going to do ‘party’ bags and ‘party’ food, but the entertainment will be the trampoline and playing together next to…

Birthday thinking for a 12 yr infirm turning 13?
rollerskating :) Giftcard T-shirts Shoes Necklaces Rings Earrings Bracelets Favorite CD’s from her favorite bands Posters of her fave bands im turning 11 this year [using mums account] and i might be able to help if she is girly go for tresses stuff and make up if she a tomboy get her CD or…

Birthday thinking for a kinda shy 13 year old-fashioned boy?
My son will be 13 in July and I keep getting the answer “I dunno” when I ask him what he wants to do for his bday, since he’s going to be 13 and it’s kinda a big traffic. He ‘s kind of a shy kids and doesn’t have a ton of friends, but I…

Birthday wish for a 8yr infirm boyfriend son?
i need an idea of what to write in a birthday card for my boyfriend’s 8 yr hoary son.. i want to be sweet and very cute and nice oh and funny at the same time can some one help me?!! anything you do, personalize it, I don’t know your boyfriend’s son, so I can’t…

Blood lower than the fastener??(Subungual Hematoma)?
My son got his toe slammed by the bathroom door a little over a month ago.. he developed blood under partly of the nail Should I be worried? I asked my husband and he said it’ll go away on it’s own and or fall sour? What do you guys think? it will go away of late a matter…

Bookbags..can anyone help out?
my daughter is 9 and going into the 3rd grade. She loves mythical creatures like fairies and unicorns, she loves narnia…I want to find a backpack for her that have these features..but can’t seem to find one..she doesn’t want little girl looking ones..like tinkerbelle (though I absolutely love tink) but she desires more grown up looking, any ideas? or does anyone…

Bossy 11 year antediluvian girl… assistance!?
My BF just got custody of his kids, which is long over due. A 5 y/o M, a 8 y/o m and a 11 y/o f. Now, the eldest, she has gotten the discouraging end of the stick, and has been forced to monitor the younger ones since she was 9 while the mom ran around. They…

Boy trouble please helpp?
Don’t ever disappear the one that you like for someone who you just lust. Especially if they’re illegally elder than you. That’s just asking for trouble. If you love your boyfriend than you shouldn’t even think about the other uy similar to that and plus forget about him he’s adult and you’re still in glorious school. He would…

Boy trouble please relieve!?
so there r these two boys i like they r both 1 and a half yrs. elder then me which idc about. i really like them and i dont no which on to fall over for. boy #1 is really hot! but he also dates a lot of girls but he treats them nicely. boy#2 is cute but not as cute…

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Babysitting for a time girl, any philosophy on activites?
Heey!! Next week I’m babysitting a 6 or 7 year old girl. I haven’t babysat her in a while so I’m not sure if she’s changed. Whenever I ask her what she would like to do and she say she just wants to watch T.V. the together time. I’m babysitting her a few…

Babysitting games next to a ten year old-fashioned?
Do makeovers and do her hair. make youtube videos waltz party/videos singing on youtube being funny. take silly pictures and edit them near her like on picnik.com or blingee.com do some makeover games on the computer. play house.

Babysitting Help Please…?
It depends on a lot of different variables, approaching where you live and their age. If they are not very young, I’d read aloud 13 to 14 dollars an hour for 3 is fair. well when i baby sit for family i charge lb10 and hour but tot sitting is really hard work and to handle 3 young boys for…

Babysitting Help! What can i donate them?
Hey, today I am babysitting two 8-year-old girls and I dont know what to make them. I want them to really like it but I dont want it to be very complicated. Just make a contribution me your suggestions, Thanks every kid likes mac and cheese. If they don’t like that consequently go with pizza. But…

Babysitting minister to plzzz!!?
Im real nervous about babysitting this 9 yr dated boy for the first time! Im the families 3rd choice/option for a babysittee. Ive babysat a little ebefore but i knew the citizens better so please hwelp with advice for babysitting a 9 yr old bouy! Plz and thank u!!:) You could help him with a “Summer Packet” A “Summer Packet”…

Babysitting tip’s for a 3 yr dated cousin?
this chick is wild and doesnt like to listen much she’s still my babgirl tho and i love her too much as she tell’s me ((aww)) what kind of babysitting tip’s hold you got 4 me? Keep her active and outside, I highly recommend side wander chalk. It is cheap, it doesn’t stain and…

Babysitting tips please!!?
Any ideas on keeping 6 year old twins entertained for 5 hours? Your thinking would be appreciated, ThAnK yOu! Coloring Draw Bubbles Doing their hair Doing their make-up dressing up painting nail making up songs making up dances singing nursery rhymes Playing ball Playing rock paper siccors playing thumbs time of war making paper airplanes playing sports playing outside playing with dolls…

Babysitting tips(20characters)?
Alright so today will be my first time babysitting and I need some tips. Any tips will be appreciated. I’ll be babysitting a 8 and 10 yr old boy and I don’t know what to do when I go up at hand. If they have video games your set. They will probably be glued to them. ok, so usually that age group can…

Babysitting tomorrow inevitability accepted wisdom!?!?
Tomorrow I am babysitting a girl going into fifth grade. Actually it’s not just tomorrow it’s four weeks over the course of the summer all light of day. They have a swimming pool and dogs. She’s into arts and crafts and the mom would also like me to help her hang on to up with school, as in remembering adjectives…

Back 2 university for my (going into) 6th position daughter?
My oldest daughter is going into 6th grade and wants a good outfit. When i tried to oblige her, she didn’t like what i chose. Please help. Im going into 6th grade too, so i only say let her choose her own outfits that appeal to her but that are age appropriate and school…

Back to School Health Tips?
Back to school is right around the corner which greatly increases kids exposure to different germs we can’t control. Take Care Clinics has a nice list of tips on their website to cause sure that your kids stay healthy all year long. What are some tips you can recommend? -make sure your child has adjectives up tp date…

Barney and friends marykate and ashley?
I heard somewhere that marykate and ashley were onceo n bareny is that true iv tried looking it up but it doesnt say anything roughly it. I just brings up some junk and marykate and ashley being at barneys a bookstore or something. my little girl is watching barney and i like marykate and ashley when they were…

Behavior/rule chart for kids 8 & 9 years matured?
My two older daughters are starting to develop little attitudes due to their fathers lack of discipline. I want to form a chart for them for the week for good behaviors to get stars on. I have a few concept such as cleaning room, listening well, putting dishes away after eating, etc. I also want…

Best childhood story loll!!?
Whats ur favorite kid memory just wondering im bored :) :):) Red Riding Hood no doubt. I get chills every time I hear it. I am in the front form with my mom taking the groceries in the house, and my little brother is in the backseat surrounded by his car seat. I decided to play around within the…

Best kids fête venue contained by Brisbane ?
My girl is truning 6 and I really want a party where I have to do terrifically little and would love some recommondations and ideas. Thanks For something different you can have a birthday party at a gymnastics venue: Splitz Gym 79 Jijaws Street Sumner Park Qld. 4074 Phone: 3279 4977 Fax: 3279 4933…

Best places to buy clothes for my 12 year elderly daughter?
What are some good places to buy clothes for my 12 year old daughter? *Delias *Aeropostale *Justice Look here: http://clothing.shop.ebay.com/items/Clot?? I have name brand clothing adjectives in excellent condition for $5 or less. Included, but not limited to: Tilt Aeropostale Charlotte Russe Express Deb Urban Behavior Wet Seal Forever…

Birthday body accepted wisdom for my 8 year matured sister!?
My little sister is turning 8 and her birthday was, like, 3 weeks ago, but we haven’t had a delegation due to not knowing what to do. We want a place that we can just go and not have to do a great deal of work at, like the swimming pool (but our weather in…

Birthday get-together philosophy for nine year outdated boy?
My little brother’s birthday is in early September and he is trying to think of philosophy for a party. He is up for almost anything. Any ideas? Anything would be helpful, thankfulness. My little brother’s birthday is in early September and he is trying to think of design for a party. He is up for almost…

Birthday knees-up games?
My daughter will be 8 and she wants to have a retro 60′s party subject matter.(tie dye,smiley face,flower power) things like that. What kind of games can the kids play that shift along with that theme? Thanks. disco leap party!! Ohhh you can have them tie dye their own shirts! Hoola Hoop contest, treasure hunt beside retro themed items? Either way it…

Birthday Party Ideas?
i’m turnig 14 this november i want the party to be at my house, just need some pious ideas as far as decorations and things to do food etc. any ideas are welcome thank u much (: gurl!! u should do what those rich b!tches do on that Super Sweet 16 show! catch yo hair did! hire a rapper…

Birthday present design for 10 and 6 year behind the times girls?
Hi all. Just hoping for some birthday present ideas for my girls who both have birthdays coming up soon. They will be turning 10 and 6. Maybe something that your daughter like at this age or something you liked when you turned this age? Thanks for any input MP3 players. Not expensive…

Birthday tea – any accepted wisdom for a 7 year prehistoric ?
Instead of a party, we have bought our son a trampoline and would like to ask him to choose influence maybe 3 good friends to come over for a birthday tea. I am going to do ‘party’ bags and ‘party’ food, but the entertainment will be the trampoline and playing together next to…

Birthday thinking for a 12 yr infirm turning 13?
rollerskating :) Giftcard T-shirts Shoes Necklaces Rings Earrings Bracelets Favorite CD’s from her favorite bands Posters of her fave bands im turning 11 this year [using mums account] and i might be able to help if she is girly go for tresses stuff and make up if she a tomboy get her CD or…

Birthday thinking for a kinda shy 13 year old-fashioned boy?
My son will be 13 in July and I keep getting the answer “I dunno” when I ask him what he wants to do for his bday, since he’s going to be 13 and it’s kinda a big traffic. He ‘s kind of a shy kids and doesn’t have a ton of friends, but I…

Birthday wish for a 8yr infirm boyfriend son?
i need an idea of what to write in a birthday card for my boyfriend’s 8 yr hoary son.. i want to be sweet and very cute and nice oh and funny at the same time can some one help me?!! anything you do, personalize it, I don’t know your boyfriend’s son, so I can’t…

Blood lower than the fastener??(Subungual Hematoma)?
My son got his toe slammed by the bathroom door a little over a month ago.. he developed blood under partly of the nail Should I be worried? I asked my husband and he said it’ll go away on it’s own and or fall sour? What do you guys think? it will go away of late a matter…

Bookbags..can anyone help out?
my daughter is 9 and going into the 3rd grade. She loves mythical creatures like fairies and unicorns, she loves narnia…I want to find a backpack for her that have these features..but can’t seem to find one..she doesn’t want little girl looking ones..like tinkerbelle (though I absolutely love tink) but she desires more grown up looking, any ideas? or does anyone…

Bossy 11 year antediluvian girl… assistance!?
My BF just got custody of his kids, which is long over due. A 5 y/o M, a 8 y/o m and a 11 y/o f. Now, the eldest, she has gotten the discouraging end of the stick, and has been forced to monitor the younger ones since she was 9 while the mom ran around. They…

Boy trouble please helpp?
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Holiday Home Destinations in Germany

Germany is one of the top holiday destinations for family holidays in Europe. Many families like to rent a holiday home during their vacation in Germany. Many holiday makers are attracted to Germany by its beautiful natural landscapes that cater for most tastes.


Tourists go to Germany on vacation for the combination of the sandy beaches by the sea, stunning lake shores, enchanting lowland plains or hiking in the tranquility of the rolling hills and the high peaks of the Alps.


Germany is located in the middle of Europe and tourists who come to this top tourist destination are amazed by the diversity of country side and activites that Germany has to offer. Some tourists choose to say in the country side and rent a holiday cottage or farmhouse. They then explore the castles and beautiful villages.


Other families come on vacation to Germany and stay in a holiday chalet in the snow-capped mountains. Lovers of water sports may rent a holiday cottage on the shores of one of the many crystal-clear lakes. Families on hiking holidays may rent a holiday villa with swimming pool and explore the mystical Black Forest at their leisure.


Germany is a country full of bustling elegant cities, where couples may take a short romantic break and stay in one of the many reasonably priced self catering apartments. The swish capital city of Berlin is a very popular holiday destination amongst tourists renting holiday homes. It is a vibrant city full of cultural and it has some superb bars and restaurants.


Lovers of sun holidays flock to Germany in the summer months and many rent holiday villas with swimming pools. In the winter months Germany is a popular holiday destination for lovers of winter sports. Holiday rentals are available in all the main ski resorts and cater for people with different budgets and tastes. Those on a bigger budget can rent a holiday chalet or if you are looking for a cheap skiing holiday there is a tremendous choice of self catering holiday apartments.


Families return to Germany year after year on their vacations. They may explore the lowlands in the north staying in farmhouses or beautiful country cottages. More energetic tourists may stay in a holiday home in the central uplands and take a hiking vacation. Lovers of mountain fresh air and stunning Alpine scenery may rent a holiday chalet in the Alpine territory of the south.


It does not mater which part of Germany that you go on your family holiday. The one thing that they all have in common is that each region has beautiful contrasting landscapes that are full of great tradition and culture.

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Homeschooling: Extra Curricular Activites For College-Bound Homeschoolers

Concerned about extra-curriculars for your homeschooling child? If you plan to continue homeschooling through high school, you may have considered your options for how to address sports, clubs, graduation, newspaper club, etc.

Before trying to reinvent the wheel, check out your local homeschool support groups to learn about homeschool activities they may have already established. Many groups offer homeschool sports teams, homeschool drama clubs, homeschool choirs, homeschool debate teams, etc. Homeschoolers also often establish teams to compete in national math and science competitions.

But if you are starting from scratch, be sure to spend some time organizing, pulling people together who can help, and setting up your plan of attack before you jump. This will help to avoid the frustrations that so often result in burnout and the end of a great idea.

With technology where it is today, homeschooling activities are easy to coordinate and you can create a sense of community among homeschool students with just the click of a button. Better yet, you can have a newspaper or homeschool literary club with contributing members from all around the world.

And as technology continues to make our world smaller, look ahead to ways you can use the developments to your homeschooler’s advantage.

Some great places to start are activities that add that element of “setting themselves apart” to your child’s transcript. Homeschool activities list.

Honor society-the National Honor Society won’t admit homeschoolers, but a home school honor society exists if you’re willing to get one going in your community. Check out homeeducationpartnership.com for Eta Sigma Alpha Honor Society.

Yearbook staff-are you part of a homeschool group? Take your own pictures and allow your kids to put together a ‘yearbook.” A yearbook creates lasting memories and gives your child that sense of belonging. With digital photos and on-line publishing options, designing and printing a yearbook is now easy! There are a number of other on-line programs (such as blurb.com and shutterfly.com that will allow your group to work from any computer with an Internet connection to contribute to your yearbook.

Sections to include:

i) Class pictures
ii) Sports
iii) Clubs
iv) Field Trips
v) Ministries
vi) Events
vii) Group Photos
viii) Friends
ix) Awards & Accomplishments
x) Community Service Projects

Literary journal-If you have a writer in the family, what better way to showcase his or her abilities than to write for a literary journal. Check out narrowroadpublishing.com for your opportunity to contribute to a homeschool literary journal.

Newspaper-If your student is interested in writing or journalism, check into your local smaller newspapers. When I was in high school, I was able to secure a weekly column in our local newspaper where I had the opportunity to write for an audience every week. It was a terrific experience that forced me to think critically about the events around me and to do my research before writing my article. I am so grateful for my parents’ confidence in me and encouragement to pursue my interests in ways that were meaningful.

Sports-check with your local homeschool support groups. Many areas have homeschool sports team that compete against one another or against smaller private schools in the area. Be sure to also look in to community sports and premier sports clubs in your area.

If you have an aspiring athlete, your local premier sports clubs are one great avenue as many colleges and universities do their recruiting from premier teams and tournaments.

In many states, public schools will allow homeschoolers to participate in sports-some require your child to attend at least one class; others allow them to play without attending. Often private schools welcome the opportunity to add homeschoolers to their team rosters as well.

Don’t assume your child will be unable to play his or her sport on an organized and competitive team. Take the time to pursue your options. We have seen many homeschool students go on to college on athletic scholarships as a result of a diligent and committed parent.

Choir-many areas have local choirs or chorus opportunities. My homeschool daughter joined the local public school chorus to gain experience and now can choose to also participate with our county chorus or a local music school choir.

Band-another one where there can be many opportunities. Look into your local 4-H club, a local music school, private and public schools in the area, or a county band. Don’t hesitate to check into your church band as well. Often churches forget to recruit young members, but welcome them enthusiastically.

Leadership-leadership comes in many forms. If you do not have a homeschool support group nearby, find other ways for your child to take on leadership roles. As a high school student, I had the opportunity to start a children’s choir in my church, to teach Sunday School, and to serve as an assistant softball coach through our community sports organization. These were all leadership activities that not only looked great on a college application, but also served to build my character and confidence in my own abilities. And working with younger children is an ideal way to build leadership skills in a child who is otherwise fairly introverted.

Student Government-A student who participates in student government is one who is seen as a leader. In a school setting, this individual helps organize student events, works with school leadership to make changes or improvements in the school, finds ways for the student body to make a difference in the community, and more. You can achieve this same valuable experience with a homeschool support group. And it looks fantastic on a college application. Have your homeschool student government association take charge of planning field trips, finding ministry opportunities, organizing events . . . your kids can do an outstanding job of this and lift some of the burden from your shoulders.

Another fantastic way to provide student government experience is through the Student Governmental Affairs program (sgap.com). With this program, your student receives a monthly legislative newsletter, The Student Forum, which contains nonpartisan, non-political, factual information about issues under discussion in Congress. The highlighted topics are geared to the interests of teenagers and are age-appropriate in both the material presented and writing style. I used this material as a foundation for my student government class with great success. My students would discuss and debate the issues and express their opinions to their elected officials. It was inspiring and opened their eyes to the incredible amount of legislation that is enacted into law every month in this country. Two of those kids have now gone on to college to study political science-one I am convinced will someday serve as our president!

There are so many unmentioned activities not listed here. Drama, chess, science, photography, foreign language, environmental, nursing, math clubs-you name it, you can create it (even with just two members). If your child has a specific interest, find someone willing to join them and start your own club.

With most of these suggestions come tremendous opportunities for scholarship funding. Be sure to question the financial aid office at the colleges and universities you are considering to learn more about the scholarships they offer to students who have been involved in these extra-curricular activities.

Jessica L. Parnell is a homeschool consultant, evaluator, and principal of Bridgeway Homeschool Academy, a fully accredited international homeschool academy, that has been serving the homeschool community since 1989. Visit Homeschooling Help my personal blog.

How Do I Juggle Extracurricular Activites, School, Friends And Family All At Once?

I’m not gonna lie, I’m a busy person. I’ve joined many extracurriculars this year hoping that I could handle it and schoolwork. Needless to say, it clashes with my procrastinating ways. I’ve been more stressed, irritated, upset, and tired this past month than I have in my past school years! How can I resolve this? Do I need to quit an extracurricular? If you have any tips on procrastinating less and handling stress, I’d appreciate it. Thanks.

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