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Brrrr...It's cold outside

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

 

Well folks like it or not it's that time again for snow, snow and more snow. Now many usually take this time to start their hibernation with hot cocoa and a good book. But what happens when you're kids are home for break and they've played with every toy in the house? Well no need to go out and buy more gifts before Christmas because we're here to help!

Here are a few wintertime ideas provided by Parents.com

Make colored ice cubes and hide them around the yard, for a scavenger hunt.

• When it's cold out (below 32 degrees) blow bubbles and watch them freeze.
• In a spray bottle add food coloring to water and let your kids paint the snow.

For the birds, hollow out an orange and will it with seeds.

 

 

For more great ideas check out Parents.com (http://www.parents.com).

Gobble Gobble Gobble

Let's Talk Turkey

 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I can just taste that yummy pumpkin pie! Mmmm! And I bet you and your family are getting ready for this delicious American tradition as well!

However before you start digging into that Turkey wouldn't you like to know more about this holiday and why we celebrate it? Of course many of you know it was founded by the Pilgrims of Plymouth Rock and the Native Americans, but did you know that the holiday wasn't a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln declared it 1863? Also at the first Thanksgiving there wasn't any pumpkin pie served, instead it was just pumpkins minus the pie. I'm glad that tradition has changed!

 

Want to learn more about this wonderful holiday? Check out: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving-quiz/interactives/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers for a really cool infographic that breaks the holiday down!

Also, try your hand at a Thanksgiving quiz to see just how much you know about it. Check that out here: http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving-quiz

 

From all of here at Unique, Happy Thanksgiving

AH-CHOO

How about some relief?

Headaches
-Crushed peppermint
-Hot Water
Upset Stomach
-1 small ginger root
-Hot water
Sore Throat
-2 Tablespoons organic coconut oil
-2 Tablespoons raw honey
-1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

For directions and more remedies check out Girl Meets Nourishment

Scaredy Cat

BEWARE...What you are about to see is terrifyingly cute!

Since we are getting so close to Halloween and it's so hard to figure out what to dress up as, I thought I would lend a hand and share some creative ideas for your fuzzy best friends. Here are just a couple of ideas, but make sure to check out BuzzFeed for their whole list of spooktacular costumes!

An Actual Chia Pet

The Justice League

Cat in The Hat

 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/expresident/greatest-pet-costumes-ever

A CHOO...

Tis the season of the allergies!

And let me just say it has not been a kind one. Lately I sneeze more than I talk and my eyes are constantly watering. So if any of you are like me, you are definitely on the prowl for any relief.

Here at Unique, we like to keep things natural, so when I came across Amy's post, A Blossoming Life, I knew I had to share it. Amy's recipe is super simple with just two ingredients, that stop allergies in their tracks. Check out A Blossoming Life for the recipe to no sneezes and clear eyes!

And if you have any other natural cures let me know! My nose will thank you!