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Check Out These 7 Sweet Breakfast Ideas For Kids

Homemade poptarts
If you’re like a lot of parents, you’ve realized that your kids won’t eat just anything you give them. Instead, they’re probably pretty picky, and they may be specific about what they like and don’t like. That’s why it can be a struggle to feed your kids every meal, but... [read more]

5 Yard Games To Try

Two girls playing cornhole in their yard.
When was the last time you spent a significant amount of time outside? If you’ve been sitting inside and scrolling away on your phone for hours now, it may be time to get some sunshine and fresh air. Don’t know what to do and don’t want to take a walk?... [read more]

5 Ways To Beat The Summer Heat During Your Run

Woman drinking water after running in a public park.
With the summer comes longer days and more time to exercise outdoors. But summer sunshine also brings higher temperatures, which can make exercise challenging. Here are five tips to ensure you stay cool while getting the most out of your summer run:  Get Up. Get Out. And Get at It. The... [read more]

Simple Ways To Spoil Your Dog

Labrador retriever looking through car window on road.
Not that you needed any special reason to spoil your pooch, but we can sometimes take our furry best friends for granted. So to show your dog some love, we’ve put together a quick list of ways to spoil your dog with some assistance from our friends at PetFinder.com.  Let Them... [read more]

10 Books To Read This Summer

Young woman reading book at outdoor.
If you’re on the beach, by the pool, or just inside on the couch with the air conditioning cranked up, nothing beats a good book. Along with some assistance from our friends at Today.com, we’ve put together a list of 10 must-read books for the summer.  #1 “The Ballad of Songbirds... [read more]

Bring Your Little Ones To Zoo Buddies Camp At The Scovill Zoo

Zoo entrance sign.
If you have a young child, then you know that they can get bored quite easily. Sometimes, you just need to shake up their routine with something different. That’s why you may want to check out the Zoo Buddies camp at the Scovill Zoo. This camp is just for kids... [read more]

Best Movie Night Snacks For The Fam

Movie snacks
Want to get your family together for a fun night around the TV? That’s a great idea. If you want to stay in and do something fun, this might just be the perfect plan. However, you know that your crew is going to get hungry at some point, right? Why... [read more]

Bring Your Pup To One Of These Dog Parks

Dog Park
You love your pet more than almost anything, right? That probably means that you want him or her to have a lot of fun. If you have a dog, then you know there’s not much your dog likes more than getting to go outside. Therefore, if your pup needs to... [read more]

Take The Family To The Spitler Woods State Natural Area

Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Don’t you love that warmer weather is going to be coming to the Decatur area soon? Before you know it, you’ll get to enjoy the sun and higher temps daily. That means you might want to try to get out of the house sometime and spend more time in the... [read more]