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Donna Erickson's creative ideas for building strong families are augmented by publication of a new book of 50 great ideas to help families celebrate holidays throughout the year. ... Read more

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Great for Kids
This is book is great if you want to keep your children entertained and happy. Donna has a special way of reaching the children. Great if you have Children. ... Read more

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Here's the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Badger State. Fun with the Family in Wisconsin leads the way to amusement parks, hiking trails, zoos, aquariums, children's museums, festivals, parks, and much more. Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom. This guide includes up-to-the-minute information on Wisconsin's family attractions, detailed maps, quick reference icons, age-appropriate guidelines, kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 288 pages, maps, icons) ... Read more

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A concise and useful guide
Now in an expanded and thoroughly updated fourth edition, Fun With The Family In Wisconsin by Martin and Stephen Hintz is an inclusive gathering of hundreds of ideas for pleasurable, day-long travel trips that the whole family can enjoy. Divided by the different regions of Wisconsin, Fun with the Family in Wisconsin is packed with places to stay, public parks, theme shows, exotic restaurants, seasonal events and much more. A concise and useful guide, Fun With The Family In Wisconsin is a "must" for every Wisconsin lending library. Whether you are simply passing through with kids in the backseat looking for something to do, or a life-long resident wanting your children to see and learn something more of their own home state, begin your excursion plans with a careful browsing through the pages of Fun With The Family In Wisconsin! ... Read more

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On their own, with family or with a group of friends, kids will find something to interest and challenge them in The Kids Summer Games Book. They can organize an outdoor scavenger hunt, obstacle course or warm-weather Olympics. The fun doesn't have to stop when it rains or when kids move indoors -- charades, slapjack, bingo and juggling are just a few suggestions found in this book. With more than 150 games and activities to choose from, this fully illustrated treasury offers families years of enjoyment.Amazon.com Review
When you're a kid, summertime stretches before you like a vastplane of possibility. Long days await, ready to be filled withexcitement and discovery--and games, of course! Whether you feel likeplaying croquet, Frisbee golf, hide-and-seek, or staging a treasurehunt--or maybe just a quick game of crazy eights--this book has allthe rules for over 150 games and activities, many summers' worth ofentertainment. The collection is divided into sections such as"Land Action" (croquet, badminton, capture the flag);"Just for One or Two" (juggling, card tricks, doublesolitaire, marbles); "Indoor Games" (charades, dominoes,hearts); "Games to Make" (comet ball, pickup sticks,homestyle bingo); "Waterfront" (water safety's no game,beach games); and "Warm Weather Olympics" (Olympic planning,beach biathlon, land challenges).Jane Drake and Ann Love are sisterswho have spent many summers together with their families, playinglively, silly, and just-plain-fun games. They are both avidnaturalists and are the authors of the bestselling The Kids' SummerHandbook and The Kids CampfireBook. This excellent game guide--clearly and attractivelydesigned, straightforward, and packed with potential--belongs on theshelf of any kid or parent looking for year-round fun. (Ages 8 to98). --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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This book was very helpful
We were looking for a book with games and new ideas for a recent youth campout and found exactly what we were looking for in this helpful book. It was a short camp so we have lots of great ideas and help for planning the next event and not necessarily just for camp.

great resource
I babysit and this book will come in handy for games to play with only a few kids or when the whole neighborhood comes over.

Average
This book has lots of ideas in it and it written clearly and concisely... However I know many of the ideas that are in the book so it was only an average help to me... If you were giving it to a child as a present it would be great :) ... Read more

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Glide down the half-mile-long dual Alpine slide at Mt. Hood Skibowl, navigate the Willamette River on the sternwheelers Columbia Gorge and The Rose, and learn about cheese-making at Brandon Cheese Factory.
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better than most travel guides
A great book for anyone with kids in Oregon.It will keep us busy for years.It has details about local city parks to large well-known attractions like Crater Lake.Plus there are extra tips on lodging and kid-friendly restaurants.We found a park with an old train engine in our own city I didn't even know was there. ... Read more

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Backyard Roughing It Easy is packed with creative ideas for sharing quality time outdoors with loved ones, plus marvelous recipes and simple ways to turn ordinary household items into usable outdoor gear. 50+ illustrations. ... Read more

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its ok
i read this book and i learned alot thank you

Great ideas for novice and experienced outdoor cooks
As an outdoor trainer, I find this (and other Dian Thomas books) invaluable parts of my personal training library. She offers many simple yet intriguing ideas for outdoor cooking fun, suitable for novices or experienced cooks who want to add flair to their outdoor cooking experiences. My particular favorites are the wheelbarrow grills (great when the local ordinances will not allow us to build a fire on the ground) and the turkey cooked hung from a tripod (We fed 15 people with a "bird" done this way. It took a lot of work to set it up, but we were paid off in oohs & ahs for our inventiveness!)

"Roughing It Easy" is da bomb!!!!
Roughing it easy was problably the best camping book I have ever read. It had lots of inovative ideas that made my camping experience very memroable. Another book I might recomend is Roughing it Easy 2.

One of the few down to earth fun camping/cooking books ever!
I have over 35 years experience in camping, hiking, survival training and having fun and a great experience in the back yard and the wilderness.This book offers a smile and easy fun for enjoying the rough aspects of the outdoors.I am sincerely disappointed that it is out of print. It must be that the publishers has his/her toenails done daily, because he/she has no clue as to what enjoyment this book can bring away from their overdomestication.I have worn out my first copy (the one with the colored pics), but smiled doing so. ... Read more

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“The genius of Eric Stromer’s book is showing that do-it-yourself projects are a wonderful way to bring your family together. While enjoying each other’s company, you learn how to set reachable goals and to build a little confidence along the way. Thank you, Eric, for your enthusiastic encouragement of constructive family time (literally) and for sharing practical tips to make the effort fun and successful.I can’t wait for our next trip to the hardware store.” –Amy Grant

Love do-it-yourself projects but have no time?
Have your kids taken your hearth and home hostage?
Let TV’s Superhandy Dad, Eric Stromer, Walk You Through Fun Do-It-Yourself Activities and Home Improvement Projects That You and Your Brood Can Enjoy!

Eric Stromer brings his kid-friendly approach to this fun and practical how-to guide for large and small projects for the whole family. Taking you through the major areas in your home, Eric’s step-by-step techniques will show you how to:

•Create entertainment anywhere with an amazing portable activity center your kids will love, while you enjoy some adult time
•Rediscover the person you married by transforming your bedroom into an orderly romantic oasis
•Make supervised backyard playtime a snap with fun and functional improvements
•Control clutter in every room with storage your kids will enjoy maintaining

And with every project, motivate your kids–and their friends–to make your home improvement goals their weekend of play and a memorable time with you!

Whether you’re an experienced do-it-yourselfer or a beginner who’s always dreamed of tackling home remodeling projects, let Eric Stromer get you started, keep you going, and help you finish like a pro. ... Read more

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ideal for a family of begginers
My family wants to learn to do things. We just got a set of tools and we borrowed this book to get started. It is the perfect book for a family who doesn't know where to start, who wants to spend time together and build something.
The book offers projects organized by room.
The first section is about materials and tools, motivating family members and safety tips. Eric Stromer made me want to get a nailgun!
The projects are mostly woodwork and help you create many helpful shelving systems and containers for storage. There are also very neat ideas to get your children to LOVE their rooms and keep them decluttered.
Every project is very well described, explained step by step and there is plenty of room for your own adaptations and variations on the theme. It is really easy to follow. There is no time set as it's written to be done with kids, so a project could take several days or weeks if life gets busy.
Eric Stromer also offers short projects, called "under threes" to get something done under 3 h and within a tighter budget. It's a cool alternative to remotivate your team.
I would personnaly start with the last project in the book: the workbench. Then we want to do the big-kid headboard with the rope light and storage.
This book is a gem. I am not a big fan of tv people writting books just because, but this one is smart and inspiring. With a little imagination you can do almost anything. After a few projects you'll know to make all the basics, that you can combine according to your needs. We plan on getting this book. And a nail gun.

Do It Yourself Family
I found it rather childish for an adult book and actually it would be hard for even a child to relate to. ... Read more

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Take your kids on a tour of the world. Stirring Up a World of Fun is an opportunityto teach your kids about cooking with culture with 100 recipes compiled fromevery global region. Fun cultural facts and family-time ideas make this book aquality-time activity for the whole family. ... Read more

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A fun book with a great format!
This book offers fun ways to incorporate some new foods, interesting facts and great biblical truths. The format is fantastic. Each chapter features a different region of the world (Africa, Asia, South America, Western Europe, etc.). Within the chapters, sections are divided by country. Obviously, not every nation in the world is represented, but the author does a good job including many of them (over 50 countries) from every corner of the planet. Each page consistently offers four sections:

* The Recipe -- Most have few ingredients and simple instructions. Icons highlight which recipes kids can help prepare and which they can do by themselves.
* Did You Know? -- This section offers interesting facts about one of the recipe's ingredients, the nation of origin or a Bible story that relates to this food or people group.
* What Can You Do? -- Here readers find a project or activity that ties in with the recipe or facts just learned. Sometimes it's a game or conversation starter; sometimes it's a craft or science project.
* What Does the Bible Say? -- This is a Bible verse (with reference) related to the food or lesson. These make great memory verses or the start of simple meal-time devotions.

I like this book, but I wish it were more internationally focused. Of the 100 recipes included, seventeen of them are from North America. I don't need to buy an international cookbook to make apple pie, brownies or blueberry pancakes. Also, the "wacky facts" are not always related to the country listed. For example, Vinete, an eggplant dip from Romania, doesn't mention anything about Romania or the people there. Instead it talks about Thomas Jefferson and how he brought eggplant to the United States.

Final Thoughts: My intention was to use this book to teach my children more about missionaries and the countries where they serve. It's not the best book for this purpose, but it's still a fun book to have around. ... Read more

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Whether visitors want to hike, ski, or watch butter being made, Vermont and New Hampshire offer many things for parents and children to do year-round. Use this guide to discover forests, flea markets, scenic railways, parks, and more in these two New England states.
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Good topic, poor performance; a disappointment
The book's scattered organization and weak index make it difficult to weed through its often already outdated entries.Some of its listings had been closed for a few years before the book was even published. A guidebook for things to do with kids is needed in NH where you often have to stumble upon things to find out about them, but even in this book you have to stumble upon entries. ... Read more

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With hundreds of outings featured, families can visit a working cider mill, ice skate at an international skating center, and spend hours at the zoo visiting tigers, wolves, sandhill cranes, and other wildlife.
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Skip it
I happily read many of the descriptions in this book and was excited to take my three children to some of the wonderful places described. However, the descriptions are not realistic - time after time I ended a day with disappointed children, feeling frustrated myself. The book is well written, but the descriptions are often exaggerated and result in disappointed children and frustrated parents.The author does not seem to understand what it is children like to do. My recommendation would be for families visiting CT to try a different guide.

Not Comprehensive - A Dreamer
The book would be great if the author had really experienced the place written about. I've lived here all my life, and spent most of my advanced years visiting and supporting these various tourist sights. I was verydisappointed that the author left out so many of the wonderful placesavailable to mom's and their young. Of course these places are available tointerested fathers also. Take the time to be with your kids ( forget thekitchen, it will be there when you get back)and enjoy Connecticut. But, goto a visitor center for a listing of the Hot Spots for Kids! This book isan entry level look at Connecticut from a busy mom's rushed experiences.Not bad. Just not the authors best work.

A "must" for all Connecticut homes
If you live with kids anywhere within travel distance of this beautiful state, this book should be in regular use in your home. You can't beat the honest, personal and informative way this book will make your trips apleasant memory.

An excellent guide to Connecticut for the whole family
Doe Boyle's Fun with the Family in Connecticut is exceptional. The text is enjoyable to read as well as informative. It is clear she personally visited many of the sites. It is rare that a family travel guide is written so well. I've found tons of things to do with my family after reading her book. The book is so well done I read it cover to cover simply for pleasure. Family adventure guide is simply fabulous. ... Read more

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Family-travel expert Candyce H. Stapen has taken the hassle out of vacation planning with Great Family Vacations Northeast. Inside you'll find 25 complete vacations loaded with enough activities to keep every member of your family happy for weeks!

Whether you're looking for museums and historic sites, thrill-a-minute amusement parks, animal attractions, natural wonders and the great outdoors, sporting events, or a healthy dose of all the above and more, here's everything you need to make your next family vacation a great family vacation.

This information-packed guide includes hundreds of exciting things to see and do, valuable family travel tips, family-friendly places to lodge and dine, personally recommended side trips, important local sources of information and handy travel directions. ... Read more

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Very helpful !!
This guide was extremely helpful in the Boston area. Use of the guidehelped us maximize our time. Wewe able to do a great many things in alimited period of time with the assistance of this book. Well worth theinvestment. ... Read more

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This is a guide for parents and children to new and traditional "rainy day" activities, clearly laid out in calendar date order. It features hundreds of games, arts and crafts, recipes, decorations and party ideas. Also covered are domestic celebrations: Hogmanay, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Spring Solstice, April Fools' Day, Mothers' Day, Easter, May Day, Fathers' Day, Midsummer's Day, Summer holidays, back-to-school, Halloween, Armistice, and Christmas. International and ethnic festivals included are: Martin Luther King Day, Chinese New Year, Passover, International Earth Day, Canada Day, Fourth of July, Bastille Day, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Thanksgiving, United Nations Day, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa (African Winter Harvest Festival). ... Read more

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Encourage family involvement in science education through these fun events.

* Spanish Supplement to Science Night Family Fun from A to Z also available
* 26 family-tested activities
* Planning notes and shopping checklists to make setup easy
* Family handouts with instructions, simple explanations, and ideas to try at home
* Proven tips for conducting school or community family science events
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Science Night Blessing
This book is fantastic!It lays the planning and organization of a school science night in your hands.It was obviously written by teachers who know what they are doing. ... Read more

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Tired of the "Me- Me- Me" syndrome? Want your children to be LESS greedy and selfish and MORE generous, charitable, and hardworking? Then you will absolutely love this book! Merrilee Boyack shares 52 ideas on how to get children to love to serve. Each chapter includes an engaging service idea, modifications for young children or teenagers, family discussion tips, and fun family activities.Youth leaders, and Scout leaders looking for great service activity suggestions will also treasure this book. ... Read more

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Great book!
Easy to follow & fun-to-do service projects. I disagree with the person who said you could just find things online to do- it's SO much easier using this book, from someone who has actually done these projects & put them in one easy-to-read and follow book! I use this for my family & also to offer ideas for service within the church & community! Great book!

Wonderful!
As a mother and teacher I HIGHLY reccommend this book. It is a must have for anyone wanting to increase service in their or their family's life. It's a wonderful resource I use in both my my home and classroom as it has the tools and, most importatnly, the motivation to incorperate service.

We tried it and it works!
We decided to try a service a week and this book gave an excellent reference with thorough ideas!We can't say we've been able to hit every week, but our kids love to pull out the book and make our plans together.Great way to bond as a family!

cute...but....
Cute, a few fun ideas but I say save your $$, you could probably find similar ideas just browsing online. ... Read more

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