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Family activities to get kids off the couch

Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, weekends are an ideal time to recharge.

Seven surprising health benefits of walking

Individuals looking for a way to incorporate exercise into their lives need look no further than their own feet. Walking offers numerous health benefits to people of all ages, and it’s particularly beneficial to fitness novices.

Six Easter egg coloring tips

Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition dating back more than 2,500 years. There is evidence that people living in the ancient settlement of Trypillia dyed eggs.

How crafting benefits kids

Kids have boundless energy. Parents of young children can look to various activities to harness that energy, and crafting is one endeavor that makes use of kids’ enthusiasm and creativity.
The following is courtesy of Newspaper Metro.

Historical events from March 1924

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, that helped to shape the world in March 1924.

Eleven tips for cooking fish

Many Christians are preparing for Lent, when repentance, fasting and abstinence are part of the journey toward the celebration of Easter.

Historical events from February 1924

The month of February has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look, courtesy of Newspaper Metro, at some that helped to shape the world in February 1924.

Six Valentine’s Day traditions

Valentine’s Day is a day of love nestled in the middle of February. Sweethearts use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show the people they care about just how deep those feelings run.