Letter Art Challenge

This is a great activity that can stretch out over the whole summer, or at least a few weeks. Have you ever looked at a park bench and said "Hey! that looks like a G"? Letter shapes can be seen all around us.

Read more to learn how to participate in this fun art challenge.

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The Cutest DIY Lanterns

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. ~ Genesis 1:3
Light is symbolic of spiritual illumination and truth. It represents the goodness of God and all of His glory!

For today's article, I made some DIY lanterns to bring light and warmth to my back yard. I was inspired by Katrina at splashofsomething.com's blog post to create these lanterns, and hope you try to make them as well! Be sure to tag us @CHRIRadio on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you try out this fun DIY! 

Read more to learn how to make DIY Lanterns. 

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Use Up Your Rhubarb!

It's rhubarb season! Rhubarb is one of the first garden vegetables to be ready for consumption in early summer. There are many great ways to use up your rhubarb, and one of our listeners, Ann, has gracefully shared her Oma's rhubarb recipe for you to try. Ann says, “This is one of my favourite recipes from my Oma and I have carried on the tradition for family functions. Also easy to adapt to make it gluten/dairy free and is super yummy with strawberries added too!”.

We hope you enjoy Oma's Rhubarb Cake Recipe! Read more for recipe instructions.

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Care & Brock's Top Book Recommendations!

Looking for a good book to read by the pool? Need a book to draw you in while you’re camping or getting a few days off this summer? Want to encourage your kids to read more while school is out? Tomorrow we are kicking off The Best Of Wednesday Bookmark which means all summer long we’ll be replaying author interviews you may have missed! Books to encourage you on your journey, stories to inspire you, and testimonies to help you grow. 

Tune in Wednesday mornings at 9:00 A.M. ET (for Adult Non-Fiction) or afternoons at 4:30 P.M. ET (books for Kids, Youth or Young Adults) OR read more to purchase the books or Replay the interviews! 

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The BEST Homemade Ice Cream *No Machine Needed*

Ice cream is always better when it's homemade, and thankfully, you don't need a fancy machine, expensive equipment, or any obscure ingredients to make an incredible batch of homemade ice cream. We had a blast making this easy, no-machine recipe that the whole family can take part in! All you need is milk or cream, sugar, vanilla, ice, salt, and a couple ziplock baggies. That's it! The kids will *LOVE* this! 

Watch our video for how you can make your own homemade ice cream! 

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How to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water

We all know that drinking water is important in keeping our bodies and minds healthy, but in a world of Sunny D, Fruitopia, and other tasty juices, it can be difficult to encourage our children to drink the best liquid for them -- water. All hope is not lost, though!

Cara Demme-Pratt, Registered Dietician at the Children's Hospital of Colorado, has shared 11 ways parents can help children drink more water, and we've summed them up into 3 tips for you! 

Read more for ways to get your kids to drink more water!

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How to Preserve Your Summer Memories

Summer is one of the best times of the year, and many of us have more time than ever to spend with our loved ones, explore our environment, and create new memories. The season comes and goes quickly, however, and before we know it, all we are left with is our memories! How can you better store all of your awesome summer memories?

Read more to find out! 

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8 Healthy Fruit Recipes

In the same way as our bodies want to eat bread and hearty meals throughout the winter, we are constantly craving fruit in the summer. Although fruit is GREAT on its own, it's always fun to jazz things up and enjoy our food in different ways. Well, we have compiled a list of healthy, fruity snack recipes for you to try out this summer!

Read more for 8 healthy fruit snack recipes!

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Mother, May I Get Dizzy? *Outdoor Family Game*

When I was a kid I remember loving to roll down hills in the soft summer grass. My mom? Not so much. Here's an easy activity, brought to you by tired parents, that will be a hit with the kids and adults alike.

First, you need to find a good hill to roll down.... a hill that is good for tobogganing will also be good for rolling. Park the parents at the bottom of the hill (unless you want to roll down too). The object of the game is to be the first to return to the parent at the bottom of the hill... after completing a series of simple challenges set out by their parents.

Read more for how to play "Mother, May I Get Dizzy?"!

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Stay Safe from Ticks this Summer!

The pandemic lockdowns have allowed us to find more ways to get out and enjoy the Great Outdoors!

That being said, tick season has been in full-force since the beginning of Spring, and Eastern Ontario, including Ottawa, has been designated a high-risk area for tick-borne illness. Taking your dog for a run in the field, hiking off the beaten-path through tall grass, or just doing more yard work can put you at risk of Lyme disease. (Lyme disease is spread to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick.) 

Read more for tips to protect yourself from ticks. 

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