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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

December 2017

Fredericksburg Parent & Family
How to Cut Corners and Be Generous During the Holidays

Nov 30, 2017 09:47PM ● By Nikki Ducas

A bit of creativity can really go a long way when trying to cut the dollar bill’s corner during the holidays. Setting realistic budgets and keeping yourself in check is rewarding. Realizing you...

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How Do You Say Cookie in Mandarin?

Nov 30, 2017 09:44PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Add international flair to boring holiday cookie exchanges with these recipes Baking in the kitchen with kids this time of year is a delight. Cookie exchanges are popular during the holiday...

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Volunteer Wisdom: 7 Ways To Be A School Helper Without Losing Your Balance

Nov 30, 2017 09:38PM ● By Christina Katz

by Christina KatzEvery parent has been there. You are attending a parent meeting for your child's class, sport or activity, and here it comes — the pitch to pull in parents to volunteer. If you...

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Babysitting Exchanges – Your House or Mine?

Nov 30, 2017 09:27PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Sandi Haustein You and your spouse finally agree on a movie you want to see. You find a free weekend night on your calendar. You call up your qualified, reliable, affordable babysitter....

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Secrets of Creative Families: 10 Ways To Encourage Expressive Kids

Nov 30, 2017 09:18PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Think the arts are frivolous, impractical, and over-priced? Sometimes a parent's "the-arts-just-aren't-necessary" attitude can tragically squelch a young person's creative aspirations. Whereas a...

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New Year’s Resolutions: Help Your Kids (And Yourself) Set Reasonable Goals

Nov 30, 2017 09:13PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

A new year, a new start. Each year 62 percent of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions hoping to make positive and healthy changes. Statistics show that within the first two weeks 25 percent of...

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Angel Tree: Giving the Gift of a Brighter Christmas

Nov 30, 2017 09:06PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Amanda DanaherWhen Zena Hemp of Hartwood first became involved with Angel Tree, she only intended to buy a few holiday gifts for a senior in her community. But when she delivered the gifts, she...

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Ask The Expert: Spotsylvania Towne Centre

Nov 30, 2017 09:01PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Are you ready for the holiday season? Spotsylvania Towne Centre is! With festive concerts, an iceless skating rink and Santa Claus himself in residence, they have everything you need to get in the...

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Paragon Gym for Kids Ribbon Cutting

Nov 30, 2017 08:43PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Paragon Gym for Kids has a brand new location! On Saturday, November 4, Paragon Gym for Kids celebrated their grand opening in Spotsylvania County with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Now located at...

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A Meal to Remember

Nov 30, 2017 08:22PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYIt was 2007—the last of our “pre-child” and parenting years. The end of that season of life when you could leave everything behind, travel whenever you wanted to and savor every last...

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