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7 family-friendly ideas to have the best 4th of July ever

Still looking for fun ideas for the 4th of July holiday? We found some surefire wins for the whole family, from an Independence Day-themed movie night to a National Parks’ inspired road trip to a read-loud book club and beyond. We encourage you to get the kids outside, but as you’re mapping ...

How comics turned my kid into a bookworm

When I was a kid my dad read to me every night. By age 5, I was traveling nightly through the worlds of “The Hobbit” or “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Even afternoon naps would start with a bit of poetry.When I had my kids, I knew that I wanted to raise them to be readers. I ...

Frumpy Middle-Aged Mom: 10 great apps for your summer road trip

I’ve always loved road trips, but never more than today, when I can use my phone to find the best restaurants, hotel deals, cheapest gas and even Costco pizza along the way. Here are 10 apps that I use and recommend.1. <strong>YELP</strong> — If you download Yelp ...

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul’ offers parents a road map

Obviously, I remember the moment when I officially became a mom. The thing is, as they were yanking a baby boy out of me, I was mildly distracted by the nurse on the phone who was calling for two units of blood to be brought up to the operating room that I had been rushed into when things ...