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With screens occupying a significant portion of our lives, it’s crucial to carve out time to engage in activities that foster an appreciation for the natural world. One delightful and engaging way to achieve this is through creating nature critters with children. Nature crafts provide a perfect opportunity for young minds to explore their creativity while fostering a deep connection with the environment. By gathering materials from the great outdoors, children can transform ordinary objects into whimsical creatures, igniting their imagination and developing a sense of wonder.  Today, Tennessee mom and photographer Somer Pickel dives into the magical world of nature...

I began to take feminizing hormones in January 2018, after many, many years of delay. The day that I took my first dose of spironolactone, to suppress my testosterone, and estradiol, which supplemented my endocrine system with estrogens, I did not believe that doing so would help me—indeed, I believed that I was ruling something out, and that I would shortly thereafter be able to put aside, if not the drive to transition, then at least the notion that anything might be accomplished in real life that might manifest that drive. Instead, what I learned was that altering the levels...

Pride Month gives LGBTQ+ people space to celebrate authentic love and life — and to remember our history. The first Pride parade was organized to celebrate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In 1969, a group of queer people fought back against a police raid of Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City. Each June, we pause to commemorate this time.As we gear up for Pride this year, there are lots of ways to share moments with your family while also honoring the meaning of Pride.While you think of the generations that came before you, you may also...

Popsicle sticks are one of the most basic crafting supplies, whether you are a serious crafter or not. Use this incredibly cheap and easy material to build a Popsicle Stick Boat. Your kids can race them in the pool or a nearby stream. Take this Popsicle stick craft out on the water and see it set sail on the high seas. This video shows step-by-step instructions for how to make a boat out of Popsicle sticks and it definitely easy enough for young kids. They can name their vessels and pretend they're pirates racing towards treasure. Don't worry if you...

It can often be too gloomy to venture out over the winter months. Stop cabin fever and the groans of “I’m boreddd” in its tracks with these kid-friendly indoor activities. To help inspire, we’ve partnered with Betty Crocker to round up seven activities that spark fun, creativity, and learning—not to mention special moments of connection. Read on for indoor-spriation. Go Camping In Your Living Room You don’t have to venture far or rely on good weather to go ‘camping’. Instead, use a little imagination and transform the living room into an indoor campsite. You can opt to pitch the tent...