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Tucked away in the midwestern region of the nation lies a family-friendly haven that offers popular city amenities with small-town hospitality: Springfield, Missouri. With activities rooted in both outdoor recreation and urban exploration, Springfield is the ideal destination for a ‘fusion trip’—a getaway that merges a vibrant city break with an outdoor getaway. Families can spend time hiking and biking the Ozark Mountains one day, then dine at amazing local eateries and visit the aquarium (voted America’s Best Aquarium by USA Today!) the next. Read on to discover which experiences await nature lovers and city dwellers alike in the Queen...

Are you ready to tackle the chaos in your garage and make a real difference in your community?  If so, this article is your ultimate guide to decluttering your garage and donating unused items to those in need.  We’ll walk you through the do’s and don’ts of what can (and cannot) be donated, highlight the best charities to contribute to and show you where to donate specific items.  By the end of this journey, there will not only be less clutter in your garage, but you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you helped make a positive impact on the lives...

Learn how to make a busy box for toddlers. These boxes are easy to customize and perfect for keeping toddlers occupied at a restaurant, on a plane, while mom is nursing and more! *Originally published 7/2017. Updated 4/2023* Hi friends! One weekend when my oldest son was about 2, my parents took him out to lunch at a local restaurant and when they sat down, the waitress gave him a metal lunchbox. Inside was an assortment of toy cars and dinosaurs that proceeded to keep him occupied and in his seat for over an hour. If you have a two-year-old...

Putting the missing element in learning coding and robotics—remotely.  GUEST COLUMN | by Mark Gura CODEJOY My students were nail-bitingly engaged as they texted in their code suggestions to fine tune the behavior of a robot. This was a serious challenge!  Even more so as, over Zoom, they watched their talented robotics instructor, Kelsey, enter their code values. Truthfully, my class was more exhilarated than I’ve ever seen as it scored the deciding point in that game of Robot Mini Golf.  ‘…over Zoom, they watched their talented robotics instructor, Kelsey, enter their code values. Truthfully, my class was more exhilarated than...

Welcome to The Compost, a weekly newsletter on key environmental news impacting Southern California. Subscribe now to get it in your inbox! In today’s edition… In the middle of the last century, families were cruising down Route 66 — in cars still powered by leaded fuel. Companies were churning out American-made goods — in factories that spewed pollution and dumped toxic waste in our waters. Farmers were thriving — and dousing our food with pesticides. That last travesty prompted Rachel Carson in 1962 to pen the book Silent Spring. The bestseller is credited with helping to raise public awareness of what we were doing to our planet and life on...