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Stay connected with your family and friends every week with these simple tips. Remember, it's the little things that count! So make someone's day by letting them know you're thinking of them. Learn a Music Video Dance Routine If it's quality time with your tween or teen daughter you're after, pick out a music video with an elaborate dance routine and learn it with her. (Incidentally, if you have a hard time laughing at yourself, this tip may not be for you.) It's great exercise, you'll do a fair amount of laughing and your daughter will either think you're a clown or you're cool; you win either way. For example, you and your tween/teen can try learning Beyonce's dance routine from Single Ladies . Contorting yourself into Beyoncé's dance moves, or pouring yourself into a one-shouldered black leotard is the stuff lasting memories are made of.

Stay connected with your family and friends every week with these simple tips. Remember, it's the little things that count! So make someone's day by letting them know you're thinking of them. Slideshows Remember bonding around a projection screen or family films when you were a kid? (Oh, you were so cute!) It was likely one of the few times everyone was gathered in the same place, at the same time, visiting with one another. If you have a family, a digital camera and PowerPoint, you can do the same! Kids are raving narcissists; they love hearing stories about themselves. If your kids are older, they can put the slideshows together! An unintended perk of this unique family bonding opportunity is it can be used as a tool to motivate your children (blackmail is such an ugly word!). Sneak in a few baby bathtub or potty-training pics and threaten to invite the kids' friends over if they don't do their chores!

Stay connected with your family and friends every week with these simple tips. Remember, it's the little things that count! So make someone's day by letting them know you're thinking of them. Botany 101 If you haven't gotten in touch with your inner nerd lately, get outside with your grandma, mom or daughter, a couple of flower identification books and spend an afternoon identifying your local flora. This is an interesting way to also learn about noxious weeds and what wild flowers and plants you can and can not eat. Don't be surprised if this becomes a little addictive, especially once you identify a rare species. The best part about taking Grandma is that she probably doesn't even need a book. Most grannies can tell you the name of the flower, the Latin moniker, the plant's growing region, and what Native Americans once used it for. If you take your daughter and you're still reaching for that elusive Mommy-of-the-Year trophy, press the f...