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We have shared some great community organizations in our past Community Give Back posts. To do a round-up, I wanted to give you all the ones we have left on our list! Friends of Anderson Park is always looking for members to help with the upkeep of the park and this might be a nice way for kids to spend time outside. There’s a really cool space/community organization called Cornerstone Montclair. It’s all about creating space for people with and without disabilities to come together. Not sure what, if any, events they have planned for the summer, but might could still be a great place to get involved. Also, they are a part of our […]

This being our last blog for our Overnights @Home we wanted to provide resources for enjoying the night sky. Some of the best parts of an overnight are laying under the stars. However, what is going on with all those stars?? What are their names? Where and what is a constellation. Here is a great website to help you decipher the night sky from My Kids Adventure. http://www.mykidsadventures.com/discover-astronomy-for-kids/ There are a lot of activities to not only help you learn but to help you get a visual of the sky – even if you can’t see it from your backyard. Share your overnight adventures with us by emailing us at […]

This week we are giving you an extra dose of deliciousness from our Healthy Home Kitchen! One of my personal favorites is our Yogurt Pancakes with Berry Compote. The recipe is below: Yogurt Pancakes with Warm Berry Compote   6 oz (or 3/4 cup) plain or vanilla yogurt  1 egg ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 2-3 cups fresh or frozen berries (any variety) ¼ cup sugar, or to taste ¼ cup water   Place berries in a saucepan.  Add ¼ cup water and turn on low heat.  Let the berries get warm and start to dissolve a little.  Add sugar, testing for the desired sweetness. In the […]