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My Big Book of Free & Safe Online Kid Stuff

This blog post offers a curated list of safe, free online activities for families, including arts, crafts, educational games, and interactive learning platforms. Each resource is reviewed for security and updated regularly. Readers are encouraged to share their favorite sites and report any dead links to keep the list dynamic.

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Unfiltered: June 4, 2026 — Going Hungry

The author expresses outrage over government actions, particularly the Trump Administration’s cuts to food programs that jeopardize the well-being of vulnerable populations. These decisions severely impact food access for low-income families, the elderly, and children, reflecting a broader societal apathy toward these injustices. There’s a call for accountability and solidarity among voters.

That dreaded question: Why don’t you have kids?

February 6, 2017 My husband and I have been married 26 years, and I am 50 years old. We are childless, and that was never our choice. We are often asked why we don’t have children. I suppose folks mean well by asking personal questions and expecting an answer. It always leaves me wondering what…

Sandyhook Requiem

Friday 12-14-12 started as any other day Dressing for school, hurried breakfasts, hugs, little ones at play Dedicated, loving teachers there in the morning As dedicated, loving parents hand-off their living treasures Little beating hearts and chubby hands Giggles and greetings, crayons and colored clay Chaos and unspeakable violence breached the walls Of an institution…