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Dear Reader, What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? We don’t have specific plans yet, but I do associate Memorial Day with the start of summer. And I’m always reminded of the advice my mother gave me: don’t wear white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day! I no longer follow that rule, though. How about you? See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Memorial Day https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/memorial-day/ Memorial Day Printable(** for Premium Members only) https://www.surfnetkids.com/printables/files/printables-club/memorial-day.pdf Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) was first observed in 1868 to honor the soldiers of...

Kids should know how to handle these tasks as they grow Today’s generation of kids might be living in a world with AI, self-driving cars, and other things we used to only see on The Jetsons, but whether it’s learning to cook or managing a budget, there are a few essential life skills kids need to learn as they grow. “For years, researchers believed life skills, like empathy and creative thinking, were innate. Today, we know these skills can be taught and practiced,” says Stephanie Malia Krauss, author of Whole Child, Whole Life: 10 Ways to Help Kids, Live, Learn,...

Get your arts-and-crafts fix at Alpharetta Art in the Park. Admission is FREE. This outdoor artists market takes place on select weekends from May through September in 2023.  The location is Brooke Street Park, located near the charming downtown Alpharetta business district. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. This event is rain or shine! Note that the May 21st event will be directly followed by the Alpharetta PopFest, a FREE music festival, also in Brook Street Park. When is Alpharetta Art in the Park? Here are the 2023 dates: May...

When we put in the effort to meet our employer’s professional expectations, it can be very frustrating and demotivating to see other coworkers completely ignore those standards. For many, the internet is the best place to vent and share their stories of employees who probably should have been fired for their misconduct but weren’t.As funny or shocking as many of these stories might be, some of them may reveal serious underlying problems at their workplaces. Here are a few reasons why bad employees might be held on to by a business: No replacements available; Blackmail; Interpersonal relationships. There are others...

When it comes to home adventures, backyard camping is one of our favorites. And you are going to learn why. Who doesn’t love spending time in the great outdoors? We all deserve a break from our daily hurly-burly and there’s no better way to spend it than going camping. The form can be filled in the actual website url. The incredible serenity of Mother Nature will soothe your soul, calm your mind, and get you thinking straight. You will enjoy lots of fresh air too. If you don’t want to spend money on campsite fees and traveling, you can set...