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From The Blog: 2010

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Baseball season is almost over, but that doesn’t mean your kids have to sit around doing nothing until next season. On those cold winter days when you’re stuck inside, our new baseball game featured on our homepage can keep everyone entertained. See how many homers you can knock out of...

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Providence, RI – Next tour stop!

Put it on your calendars! Apolo Ohno and Ask Listen Learn are coming to Providence, RI on November 5th! We’ll be appearing at noon at Borders Bookstore (map) with Apolo Ohno. We’ll be at the event taking pictures and handing out free goodies. Check out our Facebook page to see them and tag yourself!

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The Best Pumpkin Decorations from ‘Round the Web

Don’t go out and buy one of those pumpkin carving kits with ordinary paper stencils just yet! We browsed the web for the coolest pumpkin decorations and found many that don’t even call for a knife incision in your pumpkin patch friend. Here are some pictures to get your imagination warmed up...

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Apolo Ohno Book Tour Hits The East Coast!

We’re happy to announce that we’re working together with Apolo Anton Ohno again, as he brings his book tour to the East Coast! His book, Zero Regrets, outlines his journey from growing up in Seattle, WA to becoming the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history. In the book, he discusses...

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Ten Trick-Or-Treating Tips

Don’t let Halloween night get seriously scary by following these tips with your little Trick-or-treaters! Set up a route with your kids and know where they’re going if you won’t be with them Set a curfew for your kids so they won’t cause trouble or get into trouble. Most people...

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25 Easy Activities to Keep Your Kids Active

Have a fun challenge with your kids and see how many of these fun activities you can do in the month of October! 1. Swimming Try out kickboards and noodles in the indoor pool when summer is over 2. Biking If your child is too small to bike on their...

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Washington Freedom Marches On!

Saturday, September 11th, we were at the Washington Freedom Game supporting the team and also handing out great giveaways to the kids as they entered the stadium. We were very excited to see so many young individuals come out to support the women and also learn more about our Ask, Listen,...

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Come Meet us at the Washington Freedom Game Tomorrow!

Soccer Anyone?! This Saturday, September 11th, we will be at the Soccerplex in Boyds, Maryland to close out the Washington Freedom Soccer Season! We have been proud sponsors of Washington Freedom for the past few years and are happy to be at their final game of the season. The women of the...

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Keep Your Kids Active During the School Year

It is recommended that kids get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. The two biggest benefits out of being physically active are a lower risk to diseases later in life, especially Type 2 Diabetes, and having a higher self-esteem. Other benefits include: Keeping a healthy weight Feeling...

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Back To School!

It’s time to head back to school! Today, kids in the Washington DC area are trudging back to school. A whole bunch of kids have already headed back, while millions more will do so soon. There are many ways to get your kid ready – school supplies, clothes, perhaps a...

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