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My Three Favorite Things to Do with a 3×5 Index Card

The ever-versatile Index Card. Used wisely, it can build a sense of belonging, cure homesickness, and keep you grounded. Who  knew?
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This time of year, I use a lot of 3×5 index cards to prop up the legs on LCD projectors. In the past, I’ve used them to shim stair treads, prop doors open, jot to-do lists and outline articles. The … Continue reading

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Eliminating the Splash Pad Sting

If only the bees at your splash pad were this cute and fuzzy.

Complaints about bees and other stinging insects at pools and splash pads are a sure sign of summer—I guess our winged friends need their recreation too. Just kidding. The reality is, those pesky bees, wasps, hornets and other stinging insects … Continue reading

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Important Jobs

Important Jobs

There are those amongst us who fight the tidal wave of conformity and blaze their own trail. Oftentimes, these folks march along, largely anonymous, living fulfilled lives. But sometimes, these folks, annoy key people – and then they truly get … Continue reading

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Five Scavenger Hunt Games

Treasure maps make seek-and-find scavenger hunts special

When icebreakers are old news and campers need a break from relay games, bring groups together for smaller chunks of fun through scavenger hunts. The beauty of the scavenger hunt is that with a little forethought, it is easily customizable … Continue reading

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This-N-That

Programming Praise  On Rick Braschler’s “Guest Editor” column in the Jan/Feb issue:  MrEph @MrEph @campbusiness @Kanakuk Agree, agree, agree wholeheartedly with Rick Braschler’s sentiment—we must keep the “camp” in camp! ——————                      ——————               —————— I just read the Jan/Feb issue cover … Continue reading

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