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When ya don’t got rain, make some!

Yes, it took me 5 Whole Seconds to come up with that lovely example of grammatical perfection you’ll find in that there title. =p A few days ago (5 to be exact,) we thought we might actually get a little helping of rain as a storm moved through our area of Texas. Inspired by Robin’s impromptu dance in the rain, and then Michelle’s example that followed, I asked the girls …

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10 Things To Do This Summer

Summer boredom? Whiny kids? Running out of ideas? How about a list of TEN FUN THINGS to do this Summer?! Make your own craft and art supplies. Make chalk, paint, facepaint, goop, slime, you name it. Not only does it occupy them while they’re making something, but it gives them something to do afterward also. And it’s usually very economical too! For some craft and art recipes, check out this post …

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How to Beat The Summer Heat

It’s that time of year again. SUMMER! Swimming pools, outdoor fun, and higher temperatures. It gets pretty hot here in central Texas and also in our house which doesn’t have particularly good air conditioning (like 90 degrees inside sometimes!) Last year we devised a way to make it through the hot afternoons, and it seems it’s time to switch back to the same summer schedule as before. 1.) First off, …