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Valentine’s Day History, Activities, and Heart Art

Cordelia Newlin — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:16:49 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us with an epic number of iconic red hearts appearing in every nook and cranny. Of course, flowers and chocolates are also de rigueur during this holiday. Or you can combine the two, chocolates in a heart-shaped box thanks to Richard Cadbury, the British Chocolatier who created the first heart-shaped chocolate box in...

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Salt harvest Lac Rose in Senegal (+ grow your own salt)

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:59:45 +0000

Often times when most people think of lakes, they think of a classic 4-season blue lake. But the geographic diversity, mineral and chemical makeup and temperature range of lakes is vast! Learn here about the salt harvest from a lake: Lac Rose in Senegal. Learning about geography is a great way to integrate a lesson...

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How to Help Your Child Succeed in an Immersion Program

Annabelle Humanes — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:46:59 +0000

Helping your Child Succeed in an Immersion Program Has your lucky little one made it into an immersion program this year? I bet when you got that notification, it felt like choruses of angels started singing all around you. You did the research, made the family decision to enroll your student in an immersion program,...

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A Highlights Tour of Jordan with Kids

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:24:42 +0000

Inside: A highlights tour of Jordan with kids Jordan is one of the most incredible countries in the world. Whenever we are asked to recommend where newcomers to the Middle East should begin, Jordan is the undeniable winner. Mixing culture, religion, vast desert plains, Red Sea diving, ancient cities and the lowest point on earth...

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15 Family Fun Activities to do in Minneapolis

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:33:41 +0000

Planning a trip to Minneapolis? Here are 15 family fun activities to do in Minneapolis. Whenever we are planning a family vacation I like to do some research and find activities to match our goals and expectations. When you have teens it is even more important to plan ahead. There are so many great things...

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Why Taking a Gap Year is A Great Idea

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:04:27 +0000

Why taking a gap year is a great idea: I truly believe education comes in many forms, not just structured schooling, which is why I love the concept of a “gap year”. For many young men and women, once high school is in the rear view mirror, or close to it, it’s time to...

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6 Tips for Trying New Foods at Home and Abroad

Annabelle Humanes — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:34:57 +0000

Here are 6 tips for trying new foods at home and abroad with kids. Food is life in our household. We’re constantly trying new recipes, searching out new restaurants, or planning our next culinary vacation. But I know trying new foods isn’t as easy for everyone. Whether you are traveling abroad, discovering a new restaurant...

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10 Hindi Movies To Learn About Indian Culture

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:28:58 +0000

What better way to learn about a culture than through its movies? Here are 10 Hindi movies to learn about Indian culture. If you want to learn about Indian culture, all you need to do is watch some of the timeless movies we churn out as a country each year, and notice the graph of...

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10 Lessons Every Global Kid Should Learn

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:07:40 +0000

Below you will find 10 lessons every global kid should learn. These are easy lessons every one can implement and you don’t need to travel far to do so. Global citizenship can also be learnt at home. Patience It goes without saying patience is not only a skill but a value. There are many times...

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Things for kids to see in Delaware

Annabelle Humanes — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:10:25 +0000

Things for kids to see in Delaware Just a short drive from Philadelphia, the state of Delaware is a hidden gem with loads for families. We recently visited in June. Here are some of our favorites, along with some other recommendations I came across! Top 5 things for kids to see in Delaware 1. Rehoboth...

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Juneteenth: history and recipe to celebrate

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:36:43 +0000

Juneteenth: history and recipe to celebrate “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” So states the beginning of the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence...

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7 easy ways to help your child learn Italian

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:47:55 +0000

Inside: 7 easy ways to help your child learn Italian. There are a wealth of resources available to children learning Italian if you know where to look. However, it’s important to note that not all resources carry the same weight and if you want to cement vocabulary into your little life one’s minds interactive...

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Best quick and easy pizza recipe to make with kids

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:05:50 +0000

Inside: best quick and easy pizza recipe to make with kids. If you’re looking for the perfect activity to do with your children this easy pizza recipe is just the thing. Not only does it give you a wonderfully fun way to spend time together but you have a meal prepared as well as saving...

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Quebecois Sugar Shacks and Maple Syrup Pie Recipe

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:50:26 +0000

When most people think of Canada, they omit the Quebecois culture. Here, we look at one major aspect of traditional Quebecois culture: the traditional Quebecois sugar shacks. We also include a couple of fun recipes to do with the kids below: tire la neige and maple syrup pie. Quebecois culture Mainstream Canadian culture and Quebecois...

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Learn about Jazz Music

Annabelle Humanes — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:03:39 +0000

Do you want to learn about jazz music? If you know anything about jazz music, you might think of it as an all-American genre of music. While Jazz is a musical genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, its influences come from other parts of the world –primarily from Western Africa. African...

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