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Tuesday Top Five: Games to Play with Balls

by Nicole Teed

March 31, 2009

When I finally rounded up all the balls scattering our backyard the other day, I realized that we had amassed quite a collection. Soccer balls, whiffle balls, bouncy balls -- you name it, we've got at least one. Truth is, my kids play with all of them, and those balls have been the center of some great family afternoons together. If you and your kids need some new ideas for games to play with balls, draw some inspiration from this list! (And do I need to remind you that running, throwing, kicking, and hitting are great for the development of those gross motor skills? Nope, didn't think so!)

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Tuesday Top Five: Simple Ideas for Backyard Fun

by Nicole Teed

March 24, 2009

I'm telling you, I am FEELING spring. The garden is (mostly) in, daylight is lasting until after dinner, and I'm just about ready to pack up the sweaters and shop for swimsuits! We're starting to spend more time outside, and that means finding ways to enjoy the backyard. Whether you've got a small patch of grass, acres to run, or a borrowed park, here are some ideas for making the most of the sunshine.

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Oh the weather outside is awesome

by Nicole

December 18, 2008

Some people celebrate Christmas in July. Right now, it feels more like July at Christmas. I'm looking at the forecast for the next few days after sweating this afternoon in a short-sleeved shirt. It looks like it is going to be in the high 70's from now until Sunday. I don't pretend to understand how that is possible in the middle of December. However, I think it's probably best just to roll  Read more...

Tuesday top five: best ways to cool off

by Nicole

August 26, 2008

It's August in Charleston, and I have two words for you: muggy and buggy. The temperatures are cooling a bit, though, and we spent the afternoon today outside at a neighbor's house playing in the yard. If the kids are looking for something beyond the kiddie pool or the slip and slide, try out some of these ideas for backyard fun! 1. Have a water balloon fight (or at least a water balloon  Read more...

Celebrating the Seasons: Summer Solstice

by Nicole

June 19, 2008

The summer solstice happens tomorrow, Friday, June 20 -- which means that if it feels like a long day, it actually IS. According to the local report, the sun will rise on Friday at 6:12 am and set at 8:31 pm, which means there will be over 14 hours of light in which to play that day! (And if your kids are anything like mine, you'll be up with them at the crack of dawn and begging them to go to  Read more...

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Room to Run:
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Rainy & Quiet Days:
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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
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