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Color Trends for 2019 If the warmer weather has you thinking about sprucing your house up, whether with a mini makeover or a full-blown remodel, it’s worth considering your color choices carefully. The palette you select for your house makes a world of difference to the overall look. One good way to narrow down choices and get inspired is to…
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A few months ago, our friends at Paramount Pictures invited me to fly out and visit the set of a then-filming live-action family film starring John Cena, Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key and several other wonderfully talented individuals. Obviously I jumped at the chance, and today I finally get to share with you about my set visit and interviews with…
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Kids these days spend an enormous amount of time in front of screens. And while it has been good for them in some ways, it’s also damaging to thm in others. As human beings, we are still animals in need of regular physical activity. But modern lifestyles, dominated by indoor pursuits, make that difficult. Fortunately, there are ways for parents…
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In 1996, a study was popularized in which summer learning loss aka the summer slide was highlighted that projected that kids lost at least one month’s worth of learning in both math and reading over each summer break. Teachers then spent approximately one month each fall re-educating the kids on some of the things they had forgotten. Some researchers point…
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You’re likely reading this because you’ve got a child who has blossomed throughout the years into a teenager. They will soon be kissing goodbye their formative years and are now becoming a young adult. Your child will soon have to deal with the trials and tribulations of life that all adults must face each day. But, they will also get…
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Simple Ways to Reduce Your Household’s Carbon Footprint It isn’t hard to see why so many households have become increasingly eco-conscious in recent years. With the effects of climate change more apparent than ever, a growing number of families are actively trying to reduce their collective carbon footprint. While such a prospect may strike you as challenging, it’s important…
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