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10 Things I Love About Being a Mom - The Be the Best Mom Series at B-InspiredMama.com

Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur


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Winter is a great time to catch up on your reading. It's also a great time to spend with the family pet. However, if your family does not have a pet, and you are thinking about adopting a Dinosaur, you should really check out the great information contained in the book: Buying, Training, and Caring for Your Dinosaur by Laura Joy Rennert. 

Finding just the right pet to fit your family's needs, lifestyle, and living accommodations is crucial to pet adoption. Dino adoption is no different, actually, it ...

Family Fitness


Make Fitness a Top Priority in 2013

2013. It’s a new year! Most people set their yearly resolutions at this time. For many of us parents, it often means we are trying to get in shape, eat better, go the gym, etc. This year, I challenge you to make your resolution a FAMILY affair. Not only does involving your spouse and kids in your health challenge keep you motivated, but it also serves another purpose --  to be a healthy role model for your kids.

Here are a few tips to help you and your family get ...

Getting Organized ~ Desk & Paper Clutter


Recycle empty cereal boxes to make a paper sorter

I came across this project a little while ago and it's perfect for helping me get organized in the new year. It's a quick craft that requires basic materials and I love being able to repurpose something I'd otherwise throw away (ok, recycle). We go through a lot of cereal in our house and I have enough boxes to make a few of these, experimenting with different designs. Below are instructions for making a simple mail sorter, like an in/out box, but you can cut the ...


Make-Ahead Muffins


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These are a perfect make-ahead breakfast for school mornings! 

Ingredients
  • 6 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 bananas, mashed (or just throw them in your Kitchen Aid if that's how you roll)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 
  • Heaping 1/4 cup matchstick carrots (or grated if you're up to it)
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Nutmeg 
  • Cinnamon 
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Generously grease (or line with paper muffin liners) 2 mini-muffin pans ...

This Week's Picks:


January 14th through January 18th

Monday, January 14 - Middle School Adventure Camp

Join us for adventures on a "deserted island beach".

Third Thursday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18

There will be dangers to fight (not really),
surprises (lots of them), skills to learn (maybe)
and good food to find.

Where: North Canton Library
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Middle School Age
How: Call 330-499-4712 ext 311
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.ncantonlibrary.org

Thursday, January 17 - Middle School Adventure Camp

Join us for adventures on a "deserted island beach".

Third Thursday of the Month 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21, April 18

There will be dangers to fight (not really),
surprises (lots of them), skills to learn (maybe)
and good food to find.

Where: North Canton Library
When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Middle School Age
How: Call 330-499-4712 ext:311
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.ncantonlibrary.org

Friday, January 18 - Family Night

Louisville Winter Wonderland Family Night

Friday January 18th at the Louisville Area YMCA
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Activities Include: Swimming from 7:00 - 8:00

Inflatable, Winter Craft, Family Bingo and Refreshments.

A wintery blast for the whole family!

 

Where: Louisville YMCA
When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE for members
$15.00 per family for non members
For more info: 330-875-1611

Plan Ahead:


January 23rd through January 25th

Wednesday, January 23 - Family Story Time

Family Story Time
Where: East Canton Library
When: 10:30 AM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.starklibrary.org

Wednesday, January 23 - Little Explorers

Discover the changing seasons and how they affect the wildlife at Sippo Lake. Enjoy a story, craft, and visit from a live animal!
Where: Sippo Lake
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Ages 1-5 years old
How: Call to reserve a spot 330-409-8096
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.starkparks.com

Wednesday, January 23 - Wash Away those Winter Blues

Make your own soap and wash away those winter blues
Where: Lake Community
When: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Grades 6-12
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.starklibrary.org

Wednesday, January 23 - Whatever Wednesdays

Enjoy afterschool snacks, games, crafts and fun
Where: North Branch Library
When: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who: Teens and tweens
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.starklibrary.org

Friday, January 25 - FREE SWIM

Come out and swim for FREE on us! All can swim for free the last Friday of each month September - February from 4:30-7:30pm
Where: Massilion Recreation Center
When: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just Show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.massilionparks.com

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