Make Your Summer Road Trip a Breeze With Audio Books! #tryaudiobooks

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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An audio book is the perfect way to get your kids reading and keep them entertained.

I love summer vacation and planning a road trip adventure, but sometimes traveling with young children can be exhausting. It can be tough to keep them entertained. One way to make your summer road trip easier, and get your kids off their handheld video games, is to play an audiobook the entire family can enjoy. Random House Audio and Listening Library have put together an amazing website called tryaudiobooks.com that offers suggestions for audiobook material based on the activity you’ll be ... Continue Reading

Home & Food

Your Beloved Pet is Hurting: 7 Qualities to Consider

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If you’re considering euthanasia, the HHHHHMM scale can help with the final decision.

Pets offer a lifetime of love and companionship, but they also age faster than we do. Perhaps  your beloved pet has slowed down and gotten gray around the muzzle. You realize sadly that the end is near, your buddy’s journey will soon be over.  But if it comes down to choosing euthanasia  are ... Continue Reading

Style & Beauty

We’ve Got You Covered: 4 Cute, Classy Cover-Ups for Summer

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Four modern ways to cover up – at the pool or the beach.

As a kid did your mom tuck you into a terry-cloth robe or mini-jacket after swimming?  That was your cover-up and you probably hated it.  Well, those days are over.  Now, you can find a cover-up that is luxurious or economical, full coverage or see-through.  No matter your style or budget, you ... Continue Reading

Parenting

7 Communication Secrets for Parents of Elementary Aged Kids

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Learn effective ways to communicate with your younger children.

At the end of January, I covered 7 communication secrets for parents of teens and received some great feedback from our Social Moms readers. I was talking with a friend yesterday and she asked for similar advice, but this time she needed tips for talking to her elementary-aged child. It's ... Continue Reading

Relationships

Fighting Fair: 5 Tips For Healthier Arguments

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Five ways to fight fair – no matter who you’re arguing with.

Disagreements are an unavoidable part of life. No matter how much we try, we just can't get along with everyone all the time. What we can do, however, is change our reactions and our approach to navigating these difficult moments. Naturally, how we fight with our spouse will differ from how we argue ... Continue Reading

Tech & Work

Moms Share Info More Than You’d Think!

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Research shows moms share more online than average population.

Moms love to share information about their families - whether it's chatting about their toddler's first steps, asking opinions about a new learning program, or showing off photos of a recent recital. It's no surprise that moms take to sharing this information online too, but it may be a surprise how ... Continue Reading

Health

Protect Your Eyes in Style this Summer #fostergrantfamily

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Foster Grant provides tips for eyewear protection and the hot sunglasses styles for summer.

Summer is on the horizon and soon it will be time to keep cool at the pool and the beach. You know to pack your bag with sunscreen, towels, snacks, beach toys, and perhaps a book to read. But what about sunglasses?  You, and every member of your family, should don a pair of sunglasses when you head ... Continue Reading

Travel

Don’t Miss Disney World: 15 Must-Dos in The Most Magical Place on Earth

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Discover the must-see sights, rides, and restaurants when traveling to Disney World in Orlando.

Headed on a family trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Disney World is that once-in-a-lifetime family destination, where even mom and dad get to be a kid again. Where else can you have a mad tea party with Alice in Wonderland, set off on a Jungle Cruise, and eat breakfast with Winnie the Pooh ... Continue Reading

The World

Oklahoma’s Tornado Aftermath: How You Can Help

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Ways to help out the victims of the tornado devastation in Oklahoma.

As a resident of Oklahoma, the past two days have been especially difficult for our family. Massive tornadoes ripped through the center of the state, causing unimaginable damage and destruction. On May 19th, 2013 a tornado hit Shawnee, OK and on May 20th, 2013 another tornado hit Newcastle, OK ... Continue Reading