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Cheap Ways for Water Fun in Bellingham
As the weather heats up, Whatcom County families are searching for ways to beat the heat that are also easy on the pocketbook. For a free (or pretty cheap) way to cool off with some water fun, consider a trip to a local spray park or a nearby lake with swimming access. Whether your kids love to swim or just want to get a little wet, there are lots of fun ways to cool down in Bellingham for kids and adults.
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Movie Review: WALL-E
Just in time for the sweltering dog days of summer (and the three-day holiday weekend), "WALL-E" makes its way into theatres. And following in the tradition of previous Pixar Animation Studios movies, their ninth full-length film blends inventive computer-generation animation, a serene score, and thoughtful storytelling that appeals to kids and adults with its likable robot characters and a simple message about taking care of our planet.
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Great Kid Reads for National Poetry Month
Kids love poetry before they even know what poetry is. Any preschooler just learning their sounds and letters will be happy to tell you all the rhyming words they know. And they definitely know that you don't need to be a scholar to write poetry. All you need is an imagination. If you're looking for some poems to get the kids pumped for National Poetry Month, here are a few personal recommendations of books that will help kids learn while they appreciate poetry.
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Books and Movies Share Black History
The life’s work of Dr. King and the history of the Civil Rights Movement can be a tricky subject for parents. It's an uncomfortable topic, but it’s also important to remember how far we've come as a nation. Even if parents are uneasy about addressing certain questions, kids can learn lessons about diversity and accepting each other's differences from discussing this history. One helpful way to start a conversation about some of these issues is to use books, films, and songs to share stories about African-American history.
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Movie Review: Enchanted
Capitalizing on the success of their own Disney Princess brand, a line of clothing, toys and other products featuring heroines of the company’s cartoon features, Disney brings “Enchanted” to theatres for the holiday season.