Posts by Tracy Fisher
Welcome Autumn with this WARM PUMPKIN SPICE drink recipe
It’s all the rave right now … pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING! There’s pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin coffee, pumpkin cake and even pumpkin flavored OREO’s! Well, we have just the drink for all of you pumpkin-loving, pumpkin-craving foodies out there … and this is something that is JUST IN TIME for the cooler weather.…
Share This: Read More5 Party Planning Tips … Just in time for the Holidays!
With Fall upon us, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will be here before you know it. That means company parties, holiday socials and family get-together’s. The holidays can be a very busy time of year, and it’s hard to enjoy the party when you have so many other things going on. Between…
Share This: Read More5 Safety Tips for TRICK-OR-TREATING this Halloween!
For many children (and adults!) Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year! But trick-or-treating can be dangerous if kids and parents aren’t careful… We want all of our readers to be safe this Halloween, so the folks here at Growing Up in the Valley wanted to remind you of some important trick-or-treating…
Share This: Read MorePublic School or Private School? Do your homework …
All parents at some point are likely to have the discussion as their children start to grow, learn, talk, walk, etc. Do we put our kids in public school or private school? Assuming we can afford private school … is it really any better than public school? What are some advantages? What about any disadvantages?…
Share This: Read More5 Great Ideas for Your Summer Vacation Photos
If you’re like most parents, you took pictures all Summer long of your family outings, reunions, vacations, birthday parties, holidays and friends in town for a visit. But, what to do with all of those pictures (other than keep them in your iPhone?) Maybe you have uploaded them to Facebook to share with your friends…
Share This: Read More5 Ways Music Can Make Your Toddler Smarter
Let’s face it, toddlers aren’t always the brightest of humans. They stick their fingers into sockets, eat their own boogers and disrobe in public as often as they can. But it’s not their fault! Their brains are busy soaking up the world around them and trying to make sense of it all. Traditional education can…
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Arts Just as Crucial as Math and Science, Say Education Experts
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — known collectively as STEM — has been the buzz phrase for educators for some time. But, with many school districts eliminating art, music and other humanities classes, there has been a recent push by educators to change the focus from STEM to STEAM, and add arts back into the…
Share This: Read MoreTips for ‘Kids Eat Right Month’ this August
You want the best for your kids. As role models, parents and caregivers play a vital role in children’s health — teaching kids about healthful foods and making sure they get enough daily physical activity. More than one third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, according to recent Centers for Disease Control and…
Share This: Read More4 Easy Ways to Prep for Back-to-School
With the back-to-school season gearing up, getting the kids prepped and ready for a successful academic year can quickly add up. Discount retailer Dollar General is sharing tips to make the experience easier and more affordable. Use the List Schools usually provide supply lists to ensure the classroom is well-stocked and students have what they…
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