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| Simply Kidding Around | |
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| The Easy Stuff | |
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| Your kids will have a blast once you've stocked up on the right stuff. Here's the definitive list for your busy household. | |
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| Fast, Fun Equipment | |
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| Every kid will delight in this list of versatile, must-have "toys" that are simply brilliant. | |
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| Quick Tips for the Funny Business | |
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| The Playful Parent Makes a Plan | |
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| There's no sense in straining your brain at the last instant. Here are ways to organize your house so your kids can make their own smiles whenever they want. | |
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| Simple Plans for What Wasn't Planned | |
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| No matter where you are--the doctor's office, an airplane, a car, or accidentally locked in the basement--these spur-of-the-moment games will keep your kids busy and happy. | |
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| A Neat End to so Much Frivolity | |
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| We've worked and slaved so you won't have to! These tips will help you lead a neater life, avoid messes, and clean up in a snap. | |
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| Fun for All and All for Fun | |
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| Easy Outs for Outside | |
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| Sunny Days | |
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| In an instant, your kids will be busy exploring nature, slopping about in suds, or locating leprechauns while you enjoy a few peaceful minutes to yourself. | |
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| Fast Forward Through Rain and Snow | |
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| Use these simple tricks to create blustery outdoor fun when the temperature's right but the rest of the weather isn't. | |
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| The Quick and Easy Backyard Gym | |
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| With just a few simple tricks, we'll show you how to put together a backyard gym that will give your kids hours of fun and give you delightful hours of laziness. | |
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| Box City (and other Boxy Things) | |
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| There the kids are outside, whooping and laughing, only three minutes after you set out the most wonderful toys ever invented--boxes! | |
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| Raking Up the Lazy Way | |
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| Yard work is the bane of childhood, but not to the children of Lazy Way parents. To them, it's all fun and games, and no one even has to mention "allowance" or "duty" or has to yell "because it's your job!" | |
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| Indoors for Some Quick Innings | |
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| Weather Days: 10 Quick Tips for Survival | |
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| Too dark, too wet, too hat, too cold? Here are the best of the best no-sweat ideas that really work! | |
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| Tinkering Around | |
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| Plastic bottle caps, rubber bands, old parts, and other wonders gathered in a special tinkering place can become a powerful magnet to hold children's attention. We'll show you the secrets to creating such a place. | |
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| Hassle-Free Crafts | |
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| Kids doing crafts needn't make you cross once you've learned our wily ways to while away the time. | |
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| By Hook or By Book, Make them Love to Read | |
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| Actually, you won't even need the hook. Despite what you've heard, it's easy to spark a child's interest in reading. We'll show you how. | |
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| Instant Happiness from Household Chores | |
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| Do we detect a trace of skepticism on your face? Well, believe it! Your kids will be fighting over who gets to carry out the garbage. | |
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| Presto Pesto! Kids in the Kitchen | |
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| We all can use a little help with the measuring, pouring, and chopping. These imaginative ideas and recipes will help you and your kids whip up some fun. | |
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| Painless Fun for a Sick Child | |
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| Just a few simple props will help keep your child quiet and content to stay in bed, just like the doctor ordered. | |
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| More Lazy Stuff | |
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| How to Get Someone Else to Do It | |
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| Whether you're hiring a baby-sitter or signing your kids up for summer activities, we offer some basic guidelines and simplifying suggestions. | |
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| If You Really Want More, Read These | |
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| We think we've covered everything, but it won't hurt our feelings if you still want to read more. We've made a list of helpful books and Web pages you might enjoy. | |
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| If You Don't Know What It Means, Look Here | |
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| If you've temporarily misplaced the difference between tempera and tempura, here's where you can look it up. | |
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| It's Time for Your Reward | |
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| After you've accomplished your simple tasks, reap your rewards. | |
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| Where to Find What You're Looking For | |