What better way to spend a rainy spring day indoors than to bring outdoor scenes to life with color! Artsy activities help kids define motor skills; from holding a paintbrush to coloring with crayons and using scissors, art can help children improve their coordination and dexterity while performing a task they enjoy. Adventuring Outdoors These
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Looking for the perfect place to host your child’s next birthday party? Check out our list of the best Black Hills birthday party venues!
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Mothers and fathers around the nation are about to be showered with gifts and praise for what they do day in and day out. Right around the corner we will be celebrating special days for each parent; make this year’s gifts unique and special to show them love. Prepare a spa day at home for
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Recycle, Compost, or Toss? Discerning between garbage, compost, recycling, or donating can get tricky. While some items can’t be traditionally recycled, many can be reused and are collected by individuals or organizations. For starters, Best Buy is a great place to recycle any electronics or appliances at no charge; if you’re updating products you can
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For 10-year-old James Ratkovsky, volunteering is a way of life. Dance and theater round out this fifth-grader’s busy schedule. “Helping others is rewarding in my heart. It feels really nice.” It isn’t often you hear words such as these from a 10-year-old boy, but James Ratkovsky isn’t like other kids. For this Vandenberg Elementary fifth-grader,
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Like many families, Bob and Beth Chalberg value traditions. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on December 29, and as they do most years, are planning a mini-getaway to mark the occasion. It’s a rare celebration that does not include their grandchildren: Berkley (7), Eleanor (3), Bryn (2), and Jude (1). The four
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Some people love the winter season and enjoy snow, warm clothes, and ski trips, while others are affected emotionally by the cold dreary weather, shorter days, and being stuck inside all of the time. For some people, including children, winter can cause them to feel down in the dumps or even depressed. Fortunately, once we
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Ask anyone who grew up in the Black Hills about their childhood summers and a few classic staples will likely find their way into the conversation. Most of us have the obligatory photo of us and our siblings in Yogi Bear’s picnic basket at Storybook Island or with the giant tortoises at Reptile Gardens. We
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Sourcing fresh and locally grown food Through years of research and education, Kim and Brandon have learned the importance of fresh ingredients. Using local farmers for meat and a variety of vegetables, and purchasing seafood from a local retailer, ensures the Brave Heart’s clients, guests, and family are getting the best nutritional value in their
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When you meet the Brave Heart family, it is apparent there is a close connection between the five of them. Smiles spread across their faces as they interact, and personalities shine through conversations and sharing their dreams. That’s where this all started – Etiquette Catering Co. It was a dream, a passion, and a goal that Kim
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