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Here are a few design ideas families can make with Cricut:
Personalize Back-to-School Supplies with Cricut
Cricut’s products aim to transform the way people think about crafting, designing, and making – they are user friendly regardless of where consumers are in their DYI crafting journey.
Perfect for parents who are already crafting pros or those who are simply looking for an easy way to make going back to school more fun and budget friendly.
Learn more, visit - www.cricut.com
Use Cricut Crafting Machines to Personalize School Supplies
By TMF 7/26/2023 12:02:00 PM CraftsFor back-to-school, families can creatively personalize a variety of school supplies using Cricut’s lineup of smart crafting machines -- per...
For back-to-school, families can creatively personalize a variety of school supplies using Cricut’s lineup of smart crafting machines -- perfect for designing and saving money without sacrificing style.
Here are a few design ideas families can make with Cricut:
- Personalized Backpacks – Craft a one-of-a-kind backpack for your child that matches their personal style and won’t get lost in a sea of black and navy JanSport's. Does last year’s backpack still have some life left to live? Refresh and repurpose it with personalized iron-on vinyl decals that will earn your child some serious style points.
- School Supplies – Design unique stickers, decals, and labels for everything from pencil cases to notebooks, lunchboxes, and cubby organizers to ensure your child stands out from the crowd – and never comes home with another student’s supplies again.
- Clothing – Stretch your budget further this year by refreshing your child’s wardrobe rather than purchasing an entirely new one. Whatever trend or style they're into at the moment, Cricut offers endless design possibilities to craft authentic, unique shirts, jackets, or sneakers that speak to their personal style.
- Gifts – Become the craftiest, most budget-savvy gifter at your school with the nearly limitless possibilities Cricut offers. Craft exceptional cards for classmates, gift engraved metal or leather keychains to your favorite teachers, or design themed goodie bags for in-class parties.
Personalize Back-to-School Supplies with Cricut
Cricut’s products aim to transform the way people think about crafting, designing, and making – they are user friendly regardless of where consumers are in their DYI crafting journey.
Perfect for parents who are already crafting pros or those who are simply looking for an easy way to make going back to school more fun and budget friendly.
Learn more, visit - www.cricut.com
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7/25/2023 01:39:00 PM
Available now, new AND existing customers can get the following deals:
Plus, families looking for internet can get fast, reliable 5G Internet from T-Mobile for only $30/month with a Go5G Plus or Magenta MAX plan!
To learn more, visit - www.t-mobile.com/offers/back-to-school-deals
Back-to-School Tech Deals from T-Mobile
By TMF 7/25/2023 01:39:00 PM TechSchool is almost back in session and T-Mobile has back-to-school device deals for the whole family ahead of the school year. Available n...
School is almost back in session and T-Mobile has back-to-school device deals for the whole family ahead of the school year.
Available now, new AND existing customers can get the following deals:
- FREE iPhone 14 with eligible trade-in on T-Mobile’s best plan yet, Go5G Plus.
- FREE Samsung Galaxy S23 (or up to $800 off) when trading in an eligible phone or adding a line on Go5G Plus.
- FREE Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen when adding a qualifying line and buying a eligible iPhone.
- FREE SyncUP KIDS Watch when adding a qualifying line – A T-Mobile Exclusive!
- FREE Galaxy Tab A7 Lite when adding a qualifying tablet line.
Plus, families looking for internet can get fast, reliable 5G Internet from T-Mobile for only $30/month with a Go5G Plus or Magenta MAX plan!
To learn more, visit - www.t-mobile.com/offers/back-to-school-deals
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7/21/2023 05:29:00 PM
But rather than allowing a child to set his or her own after-school schedule, parents can create a teachable moment.
To show how parents can easily build their own after-school programs, Gregg Murset, co-founder & CEO of BusyKid, shared a few guidelines to help children benefit from the “teachable moments” to start them on the path into responsible young adults.
No matter the age of your children or what you are trying to teach them, it’s important to set real goals, rewards for a job well done, and penalties if something goes wrong.
By having clear goals, rewards and penalties, children of all ages can understand the benefits of following directions and weigh the consequences of any bad decisions.
On a scale of 1-5, how much do you trust your child to be home unattended?
If the number is 1, you will need to keep your child busy, and possibly, set some high penalties if something goes wrong. If the number is 5, give your child enough tasks to remain productive or possibly in charge of others.
Make sure your children understand that there is no such thing as over-communication throughout any time home alone and that you actually demand regular updates.
Set times to get short updates and then have full “downloads” when you get home. Use dinner or breakfast as the time to catch up or discuss what’s coming up.
Set a schedule for your children so that each day there are different chores to do and that the chores fit the proper ages. Make sure the chores fill enough time and can be finished by the time you get home.
Also, build in some short breaks so your children have time to unwind from a tough day at school. Again, depending on the age and “trust factor”, the amount of time that needs to be filled can vary.
No matter whether your children do a great job or a poor one, you need to follow through with the rewards and penalties. Kids are smart enough to know whether parents will stand by their word or not and whether there is any bite behind that bark.
While this is about keeping your kids safe and active, it’s also about teaching them work ethic, responsibility, and accountability. So, praise and reward them for a job well done and remain strongly committed to the penalty you set for failing to meet expectations.
Tips to Teach Kids Responsibility After School
By TMF 7/21/2023 05:29:00 PM TipsThe back-to-school season means some children will become “Latchkey” kids, whether due to cuts for after school and sport programs, expensiv...
The back-to-school season means some children will become “Latchkey” kids, whether due to cuts for after school and sport programs, expensive childcare, or they're at an age parents feel they can be home alone for a few hours.
photo credit: Antoni Shkraba via Pexels
But rather than allowing a child to set his or her own after-school schedule, parents can create a teachable moment.
To show how parents can easily build their own after-school programs, Gregg Murset, co-founder & CEO of BusyKid, shared a few guidelines to help children benefit from the “teachable moments” to start them on the path into responsible young adults.
Set Expectations with Goals, Rewards & Penalties
No matter the age of your children or what you are trying to teach them, it’s important to set real goals, rewards for a job well done, and penalties if something goes wrong.
By having clear goals, rewards and penalties, children of all ages can understand the benefits of following directions and weigh the consequences of any bad decisions.
Determine the “Trust Factor”
On a scale of 1-5, how much do you trust your child to be home unattended?
If the number is 1, you will need to keep your child busy, and possibly, set some high penalties if something goes wrong. If the number is 5, give your child enough tasks to remain productive or possibly in charge of others.
Communication Is Key
Make sure your children understand that there is no such thing as over-communication throughout any time home alone and that you actually demand regular updates.
Set times to get short updates and then have full “downloads” when you get home. Use dinner or breakfast as the time to catch up or discuss what’s coming up.
Fill Time By Doing Projects
Set a schedule for your children so that each day there are different chores to do and that the chores fit the proper ages. Make sure the chores fill enough time and can be finished by the time you get home.
Also, build in some short breaks so your children have time to unwind from a tough day at school. Again, depending on the age and “trust factor”, the amount of time that needs to be filled can vary.
Follow Through
No matter whether your children do a great job or a poor one, you need to follow through with the rewards and penalties. Kids are smart enough to know whether parents will stand by their word or not and whether there is any bite behind that bark.
While this is about keeping your kids safe and active, it’s also about teaching them work ethic, responsibility, and accountability. So, praise and reward them for a job well done and remain strongly committed to the penalty you set for failing to meet expectations.
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7/19/2023 12:32:00 PM
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Complete WiFi Mesh Whole-Home Coverage: A single Gryphon AX mesh router can cover up to 3,000 sq. ft. and eliminates dead spots in the home, while tower routers create a mesh network with coverage up to 5,000 sq ft.
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Gryphon Cybersecurity Routers for Families
By TMF 7/11/2023 04:48:00 PM TechGryphon gives parents the power to block websites, set time limits, and track usage for any device on their network. The controls are imposs...
Gryphon gives parents the power to block websites, set time limits, and track usage for any device on their network. The controls are impossible to hack by kids, while securing the home from hackers and privacy threats.
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Take Your Digital Parenting to the Next Level: Advanced parental control features allow parents to monitor content, regulate usage time and get insight on where their family members spend their time while they’re online.
Home Network Security: Provides comprehensive internet security for your connected devices against malware and ransomware attacks with 24/7 intelligent intrusion detection.
Complete WiFi Mesh Whole-Home Coverage: A single Gryphon AX mesh router can cover up to 3,000 sq. ft. and eliminates dead spots in the home, while tower routers create a mesh network with coverage up to 5,000 sq ft.
Learn more, visit - www.gryphonconnect.com
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7/11/2023 02:01:00 PM
Microsoft Store’s top Back to School deals include:
Save up to $600 on Surface Laptop Studio (save up to $400 starts July 17 and runs until July 30)
Save up to $300 on Surface Pro 9 (runs until July 23)
Save up to $400 on Surface Laptop 5 (runs until July 16)
Save up to $200 on Surface Laptop Go 2 (runs until Aug. 20)
Whether it’s a dock, keyboard or mouse, make the most of your Surface device and save on accessories today.
And M365 Personal for Students, only $2.99, helps students make the most of their new devices with the apps, security, and storage they need to accomplish their goals.
And to help families shop with confidence, Microsoft Store offers an extended price promise and return window.
Even more ways to save:
Find more great deals, visit - www.microsoft.com
Learn more on the Windows Experience blog, visit - blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience
Back to School Tech Deals at Microsoft Store
By TMF 7/11/2023 02:01:00 PM MSStore, TechTo give parents and students time to purchase back to school tech, Microsoft Store is kicking off its annual Back to School sale, running Ju...
To give parents and students time to purchase back to school tech, Microsoft Store is kicking off its annual Back to School sale, running July 11 – September 10, with deals on a variety of devices sure make doing schoolwork a breeze.
Microsoft Store’s top Back to School deals include:
Save up to $600 on Surface Laptop Studio (save up to $400 starts July 17 and runs until July 30)
Save up to $300 on Surface Pro 9 (runs until July 23)
Save up to $400 on Surface Laptop 5 (runs until July 16)
Save up to $200 on Surface Laptop Go 2 (runs until Aug. 20)
Whether it’s a dock, keyboard or mouse, make the most of your Surface device and save on accessories today.
And M365 Personal for Students, only $2.99, helps students make the most of their new devices with the apps, security, and storage they need to accomplish their goals.
And to help families shop with confidence, Microsoft Store offers an extended price promise and return window.
Even more ways to save:
- For those unable to find their favorite device on sale, parents and students can save up to 10% year-round on select products at Microsoft Store.
- Purchasing from Microsoft Store comes with the Microsoft Store Promise, which includes free shipping and returns as well as personal shopping, setup and training appointments with experts to help families choose, buy and use the best products for them.
Find more great deals, visit - www.microsoft.com
Learn more on the Windows Experience blog, visit - blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience
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7/11/2023 11:27:00 AM
Visitors will hear from Shinnecock artist and storyteller Denise Silva-Dennis as she shares Indigenous interactive stories that illustrate the deep history and connection of the Indigenous people to the land. Silva-Dennis will share multiple stories each afternoon (noon, 12:40, 1:20, 2 and 2:40 p.m.); each highlighting the role individuals play in protecting and preserving the resources Mother Earth provides us.
Visitors will have the opportunity to share their own cultural stories and experiences about connections to the land at a Story Sharing Wall.
Artist Ella Mahoney, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, MA, will work with visitors as they practice fabric dyeing using natural dyes, sourced from plants found in the Museum’s garden. Children will learn flower-pounding and dip-dying techniques using a range of natural dyes.
These techniques provide a valuable history lesson as they discover practices employed by indigenous members dating back thousands of years.
Dyed fabric pieces created by visitors will be collected and used by Mahoney in the creation of the outdoor interpretive art piece that will be installed next spring in LICM’s outdoor exhibit space, “Our Backyard.”
She will also create an indoor fabric art piece for the Museum’s lobby. The four-panel piece will depict the changing landscape over time – pre-colonization, colonization, present time and future hopes for our shared land. Stories visitors share during the Festival will help inform Mahoney’s interpretive land acknowledgment pieces.
Friends of the Hempstead Plains Program Director Doug Schmid will run an activity station allowing children to help create a native bed in LICM’s outdoor exhibit. Native plants that will be used include butterfly weed, milkweed, native grasses and more.
While planting, children will learn the history of the land and how its natural resources sustain us and our shared responsibility to protect it. Children will also make biodegradable newspaper planters and plant milkweed seeds to take home to start their own native plant gardens.
The Festival is the initial activity in a year-long interpretive Land Acknowledgment project that will result in the creation of two permanent art pieces (indoor and outdoor) presenting visual interpretations of Long Island Children’s Museum’s Land Acknowledgement Statement.
Made possible with a Humanities New York Action Grant, The” Stories from the Land Festival” continues the Children’s Museum’s land acknowledgment efforts and deepens its partnerships with the indigenous community and land protection allies.
Learn more, visit - www.licm.org
Native Stories From The Land Festival at Long Island Children’s Museum
By TMF 7/11/2023 11:27:00 AM Native, OutingsLong Island Children’s Museum “Stories from the Land,” a two-day festival featuring indigenous artists, indigenous storytellers and land pre...
Long Island Children’s Museum “Stories from the Land,” a two-day festival featuring indigenous artists, indigenous storytellers and land preservationists is on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 from noon to 3 p.m.
Stories from the Land Activities
Visitors will hear from Shinnecock artist and storyteller Denise Silva-Dennis as she shares Indigenous interactive stories that illustrate the deep history and connection of the Indigenous people to the land. Silva-Dennis will share multiple stories each afternoon (noon, 12:40, 1:20, 2 and 2:40 p.m.); each highlighting the role individuals play in protecting and preserving the resources Mother Earth provides us.
Visitors will have the opportunity to share their own cultural stories and experiences about connections to the land at a Story Sharing Wall.
Artist Ella Mahoney, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, MA, will work with visitors as they practice fabric dyeing using natural dyes, sourced from plants found in the Museum’s garden. Children will learn flower-pounding and dip-dying techniques using a range of natural dyes.
These techniques provide a valuable history lesson as they discover practices employed by indigenous members dating back thousands of years.
Dyed fabric pieces created by visitors will be collected and used by Mahoney in the creation of the outdoor interpretive art piece that will be installed next spring in LICM’s outdoor exhibit space, “Our Backyard.”
She will also create an indoor fabric art piece for the Museum’s lobby. The four-panel piece will depict the changing landscape over time – pre-colonization, colonization, present time and future hopes for our shared land. Stories visitors share during the Festival will help inform Mahoney’s interpretive land acknowledgment pieces.
Friends of the Hempstead Plains Program Director Doug Schmid will run an activity station allowing children to help create a native bed in LICM’s outdoor exhibit. Native plants that will be used include butterfly weed, milkweed, native grasses and more.
While planting, children will learn the history of the land and how its natural resources sustain us and our shared responsibility to protect it. Children will also make biodegradable newspaper planters and plant milkweed seeds to take home to start their own native plant gardens.
Land Acknowledgment Project
The Festival is the initial activity in a year-long interpretive Land Acknowledgment project that will result in the creation of two permanent art pieces (indoor and outdoor) presenting visual interpretations of Long Island Children’s Museum’s Land Acknowledgement Statement.
Made possible with a Humanities New York Action Grant, The” Stories from the Land Festival” continues the Children’s Museum’s land acknowledgment efforts and deepens its partnerships with the indigenous community and land protection allies.
Learn more, visit - www.licm.org
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7/06/2023 11:15:00 AM
ExperienceFirst tours range of tailored experiences, from exhilarating outdoor expeditions to cultural immersions and culinary delights, all designed for families who like to explore.
Tours are available in 12 major international cities including New York, LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago, Boston, Barcelona, Rome and Paris.
New York
Los Angeles
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San Diego
Dallas
San Antonio
Austin
Boston
Chicago
Paris
Barcelona
Families will be impressed with the team of knowledgeable and passionate guides that are experts in their respective fields, providing enriching insights into the history, culture and hidden gems of each destination.
ExperienceFirst also offers private tours, if your family prefers, that dedicates the time beforehand to understand your family’s interests, preferences, and needs allowing them to tailor the tour accordingly.
Whether you have toddlers, teenagers or multi-generational members, ExperienceFirst ensures that everyone’s expectations are met, ensuring a harmonious and engaging experience for the entire family.
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ExperienceFirst City Tours for Families
By TMF 7/06/2023 11:15:00 AM TravelLooking for a unique and immersive travel experience for families? Go beyond the surface and into the heart and soul of a destination with E...
Looking for a unique and immersive travel experience for families? Go beyond the surface and into the heart and soul of a destination with ExperienceFirst Tours for Families.
ExperienceFirst tours range of tailored experiences, from exhilarating outdoor expeditions to cultural immersions and culinary delights, all designed for families who like to explore.
Tours are available in 12 major international cities including New York, LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Chicago, Boston, Barcelona, Rome and Paris.
ExperienceFirst City Tours
New York
- Tour Broadway with an actor to learn its backstage secrets
- NYC in a Day Walking Tour
- Lower Manhattan Ghost Tour
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Guided Tour
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum Insider Tour
- SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour
Los Angeles
- Hollywood Walking Tour: True Crime, Creepy Tales, Thrills and chills in LA's most famous neighborhood
- Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park Hike
- Griffith Observatory Guided Tour and Planetarium Ticket Option
San Francisco
- Fisherman’s Wharf Walking Tour With Alcatraz Ticket
- San Francisco in a Day Walking Tour
- Mission District Food and Culture Tour, Eat your heart out in SF
- The Painted Ladies and Victorian Homes of Alamo Square Tour, Bask in the beauty of the Victorian Painted Ladies, immortalized in the 1980s sitcom, “Full House.” (NEW)
- Haunted Haight-Ashbury True Crime Walking Tour, Stories and sights to give you chills (NEW)
San Diego
- San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour
Dallas
- JFK Assassination Tour, The history and truth of Kennedy’s assassination right where it happened
- Dallas Food and Culture Tour, Hearty servings of West End’s Tex-Mex with a side of history
- Dallas Highlights Tour
San Antonio
- Historic Downtown San Antonio Food and Culture Tour, Savor San Antonio’s best comfort food as you discover its history (NEW)
- San Antonio Market Square Tex-Mex Food and Shopping Tour, Welcome to the birthplace of Tex-Mex (NEW)
- Pearl District Food and History Tour, A delicious journey through the Pearl District’s cuisine and culture (NEW)
Austin
- East Austin Food Tour, A delicious Austin experience where old meets new
Boston
- Haunted Boston Walking Tour, Where history and horror walk hand in hand (NEW)
Chicago
- Chicago Riverwalk Architecture Tour, A scenic walk through Chicago’s iconic architecture
- Mobsters and Haunted Mysteries of Chicago Walking Tour, Fight and fright in the Windy City
Paris
- Eiffel Tower Guided Climb
- Montmartre Walking Tour
- Emily in Paris: The Unofficial Tour by ExperienceFirst
Barcelona
- Barcelona Markets Walking Tour: Las Ramblas, La BoquerÃa, and Beyond
- Behind the scenes: Barcelona Wax Museum VIP Tour
Families will be impressed with the team of knowledgeable and passionate guides that are experts in their respective fields, providing enriching insights into the history, culture and hidden gems of each destination.
Private Tours
ExperienceFirst also offers private tours, if your family prefers, that dedicates the time beforehand to understand your family’s interests, preferences, and needs allowing them to tailor the tour accordingly.
Whether you have toddlers, teenagers or multi-generational members, ExperienceFirst ensures that everyone’s expectations are met, ensuring a harmonious and engaging experience for the entire family.
Learn more, visit - www.exp1.com