Tag: for kids

  • Last-minute Halloween Costumes for Kids

    Halloween is days away. Are your little ones prepared for a night of fun (and let’s face it, excess sugar)? If you put the costume hunt off too long and the store shelves are bare, have no fear! We’ve come to the rescue with last-minute DIY Halloween costumes you can put together at home in…

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  • Back-to-School Organizing Tips

    The lazy days of summer are winding down, and school bells are once again ringing. Following are five back-to-school organizing tips to streamline your routine and help ensure a smooth start to the school year—for you and your star students! Pre-pack snacks and lunches. Meal prep can be incredibly stressful—especially when it’s left to the…

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  • Toddler Trick-or-Treating Tips

    Holidays like Halloween can build a sense of community and help break the ice with new neighbors, especially if children are involved! Here are a few tips to help make your toddler trick-or-treating a spooktacular success for everyone: Possess the right costume Your costume choice might be the difference between a howling good time and…

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  • Fourth of July Crafts

    Celebrate Independence Day with these easy red, white and blue craft ideas: Use festive, homemade stars-and-stripes paper lanterns to decorate your backyard BBQ. Enjoy making fun firework t-shirts with the kids. Add patriotic flair to the dinner table with easy decorative candles in red, white and blue. Have a safe and happy July 4th! Continue to…

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  • Mother’s Day Recipes

    Mother’s Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year. This year, why not stand out from the crowd and cook for mom? These recipes are sure to impress: Breakfast: Heart Pancakes: Show your love with this cute and delicious breakfast. It only has a few ingredients and is sure to make the whole family…

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  • 4 Nursery Room Themes for 2017

    We’ve got you covered, baby! Your baby will spend a lot of time in his or her nursery—and so will you. That’s why it’s so important to ensure that the space is equal parts comfort, function and beauty. Here, we’ve identified four nursery room themes for 2017 to help you design a kid-and-parent-friendly space that’s…

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  • 3 Great Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL

    Balmy breezes, sandy beaches, superb shopping, notable dining and the nation’s largest urban park system… There’s a lot to love about living in Jacksonville, Florida. But for families with school-aged children (and even folks just thinking about resale), education is typically at the top of the new home wish list. The good news is there…

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  • Snow Day Activities

    The prospect of a snow day is often more exciting for kids than adults. With these 6 ideas, snow days can be fun for the whole family! Along with snowmen and movies, give these snow day activities a try. Free Coloring Pages Crayola, Free Coloring Pages and our home coloring pages provide fun, printable designs…

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  • Walk to School From These 5 Communities!

    Live too far from campus to participate in Walk to School Day today? Check out five of the highly walkable places we build. Maybe this time next year, every day will be Walk to School Day! Have questions about these communities or anywhere else we build? Call our Homebuyer Resource Center at 888-500-7060! They’ll have…

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  • Organizing Ideas for Kids’ Rooms

    Ask most parents and they’ll tell you that having kids has enriched their lives in countless ways. But if there’s one common cause for complaint, it’s the clutter that tends to accompany children from infancy well into the teenage years. There’s no getting around it—kids require stuff. And unfortunately, cleaning up after themselves isn’t typically…

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  • Fun (and Easy!) Labor Day Party Ideas

    Labor Day signals the end of summer, and a traditional time to enjoy a warm-weather cookout with friends and family. Short on time or party-throwing experience? Not to worry. Entertaining is a breeze with these quick and easy ideas to help you celebrate the final backyard party of summer. Delegate the menu. Overwhelmed by the…

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  • Organization Tips for Back to School

    As the summer begins to fade, it’s time to start looking forward to heading back to school. While the start of the school year is an exciting time characterized by new classes and school supplies, it can also mean organizational chaos. Backpacks get dumped on the kitchen counter, sports bags block the door to the…

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