Carousel Columbia is a pair of double-decked carousels located at Six Flags Great America and at California’s Great America.
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The Great Sunflower Project: Save The Bees
Published by admin on June 30, 2011
There’s a great summer program that my kids have participated
in for several years now, called The Great Sunflower Project. The name is misleading though, because it’s more about bees than sunflowers! The numbers of bees are on the decline, and they’re incredibly important to pollination of our food. Here’s a description from The Great Sunflower site:
“The foods you grow in your home garden and that are grown in gardens around the world help people make ends meet in a healthy, sustainable way. Many plants can’t set fruit until they have been visited by a bee.
Three Dental Health Tips for Babies and Toddlers
Published by admin on June 28, 2011
Good dental health is important for everyone regardless of age. 
If you have a baby or toddler (or both) at home, take advantage of this time to provide foundational routines for good dental health.
Dental Habits to Avoid
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5 Tips to Win the Crowd at Your Fourth of July Celebration!
Published by admin on June 27, 2011
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so now’s
a great time to start planning your holiday festivities. With everyone off work and the kids out of school, this event is the highlight of the summer. As you’re planning your Independence Day bash, here are a few tips that will help make sure your party is the topic of conversation for the rest of the season.
1. Great Grub for the Whole Crowd: Hamburgers and hotdogs are the staple of most summer cookouts and parties. However, there are plenty of ways to spice up these classics. Add some flare to your condiments table with fun sides like mango salsa, guacamole, mushrooms, and sautéed onions. While most of the kids may prefer the traditional American or cheddar cheese, you can offer your adult guests something more exciting with blue cheese crumbles, goat cheese, or pimento cheese. For the desserts, try something colorful like a strawberry and blueberry fruit salad for an Independence Day twist.
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NYC Central Park Carousel
Published by admin on June 24, 2011
This ride has been popular since it first opened in 1871. Since then the carousel has been replaced several times.
Why Good Vision Is Important For Young Children
Published by admin on June 23, 2011
Good vision is important for children to be able to read, 
write and understand their schoolwork. Those early years are the building blocks to their future. The information they will learn will stick with them forever. If they do not learn it the first time, they will have trouble in the future. Whether the student sits in front of the classroom or in the back, they are likely to look up and down between teacher and textbook to understand the material being taught.
If a child does not see well, then they may have low self-esteem or feel scared to say that they cannot see the board. This can be troubling for children, because not only will their grades suffer but so will their mentality. Vision is the key to a successful child’s ability to read and learn.
5 Sure-fire Ways to Make Your Child’s Summer Birthday Party Sparkle
Published by admin on June 21, 2011
Kids’ birthdays are a time of celebration and fond memories. Here are five tips to make your child’s special day fun, safe and affordable.
Start with a Great Theme
A theme gives you a focus point for everything else: the invitations, decorations, types of food, crafts and games and party favors. Encourage your child to be involved in the decision-making; it will give your birthday boy or girl a feeling of control while managing his or her expectations. If your child is overwhelmed with choices, try exploring ideas based on his or her interests, favorite book or TV show, or most admired superhero. Many websites, such as www.birthdaypartyideas.com, list hundreds of popular themes for kids’ birthday parties. Never underestimate the tried and the true: some of my best birthday party ideas were borrowed from other moms!
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The Flying Horse Carousel: Oldest Merry-Go-Round
Published by admin on June 8, 2011
This is the Flying Horse Carousel in Rhode Island, the oldest merry-go-round in the US still in operation.
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