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Best Pumpkin Patches in the Tri-Cities
With the help of our Facebook followers, we’ve compiled a detailed list and map of pumpkin patches in and near the Tri-Cities.
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‘Up’-Themed Birthday Party Is Whimsically Adorable
It's really the little things that make Carl from the Pixar movie 'Up' the perfect party costume -- the tennis balls on that PVC pipe walker are not only functional, they're also accurate. Okay, *technically* the tennis balls should be on a cane, but what are you going to do, fill a kid up on cake then give him essentially a big stick to swing around? That's a surefire way to ruin the cutest party ever.
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Adorable Twin Girls Dance to Daddy’s Guitar [VIDEO]
It's long been said that kid's say the darndest things, but most the time, its the silly, crazy and cute things they do that makes us crack up. In this video, two 11 month old identical twin girls go gaga over their daddy's guitar playing
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$1,000 for Sending Us Your Mid-Columbia Back-to-School Photos!
August 28, 2012 We know you took a whole roll of them (figuratively speaking, of course) so send us a few of the cutest for our contest!
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Allowance…How Much to Give?
August 27, 2012 A new survey by the American Institute of CPA's reveals that parents give their kids an average of $780 a year in allowance.
61% of parents pay an allowance and good grades are also rewarded with an average of $16
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See Pics from Kiddies’ Parade at the Fair! [PHOTOS]
August 23, 2012 We had a blast at the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo Kiddies' Parade Wednesday. Check out the photos.
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Shoparoo Utilizes Smart Phones to Raise Money for Local Schools
Every year around this time you start to see kids selling discount cards, coupon books, random food items, or even household goods all to raise money for their school or athletics. Even if a random kid doesn't come knocking on your door trying to sell you something, a co-worker will probably hit you up to help out little Johnny with his football camp money. It's all kind of awkward since most the time you don't need the stuff they are selling, but you want to help out so you spare a few bucks and purchase whatever it is they are selling and go about your day.
With smart phones being used by nearly half of all Americans there has got to be a way to use that technology to help out your fundraising needs, right? There is. Introducing Shoparoo.
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10 Adorable Etsy Backpacks for 2012 Back-to-School Shopping in Tri-Cities
With school starting on Aug. 28, it's time to start thinking about fun back-to-school shopping! Here are 10 super-cute bags from Etsy.com to help make your preparations enjoyable. Get ideas to make them yourself, or buy these home-made backpacks online
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Warning to Parents! Your Kids Might Be Hiding What They’re Really Up to Online
It’s no secret that our children are more adept at using technology than we are, but a new survey by computer security company McAfee suggests their using their skills to be sneaky.
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Local Park Profile – Flat Top Park is the Heart of West Richland
Flat Top Park in West Richland is the community’s largest park.
The park had a large soccer field that was next to a beautiful vineyard. The two basketball courts needed some new nets, but were usable. A very small baseball diamond is in th
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Local Park Profile – Jason Lee Park is Quiet and Clean
Across the street from Jason Lee Elementary School, Jason Lee Park had everything my 5-year-old son and I needed for a perfect a bonding time.
It has one small set of climbing toys for children, several beautiful evergreen trees, a very small batting fence for kick-ball games or non-serious batting practice, two or three benches and tables perfect for picnics and a wide open field
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10 Creative Ideas for Keeping Your Kids Busy This Summer
Even though you love your kids dearly and want to spend time with them, the months that kids are out of school can be the longest of the year for any parent. The key to a peaceful summer household is keeping the kids busy and entertained.