I've got to be honest with you.
Every new year, I tell myself, this is the year I'm going to eat better.
And every year work gets busy, the family is ready to eat and somehow we're back to the same rushed dinners on repeat.
This year, I want a reset, not another repeat.
That's when I tried Marley Spoon and it simplified our life and actually changed the quality of the food we eat.
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So here's a moment every parent understands.
Your kids are restless, full of energy, and you're hoping to find something that's more than just entertainment.
Fortunately, when learning feels like play, everyone wins.
That's why Cocomelon's Sing and Play with JJ caught us by surprise.
From the moment it started on our smart TV, our kids weren't sitting still.
They were dancing, singing, laughing, and clapping along with JJ and friends.
What makes it different is the interactive technology.
The characters respond to kids' voices and movements, turning the experience into something that feels active and playful rather than passive watching.
Designed with input from early childhood experts.
Cocomelon Sing and Play with JJ supports language growth rhythm, coordination and confidence.
It's completely ad-free, hands-free and made for the big screen, so there's no remote or distractions.
Our kids felt like they were part of the fun and we love seeing learning happen naturally through music, movement and smiles.
So if you want screen time that feels like playtime you can feel good about, give it a try.
Cocomelon Sing and Play with JJ is available now in the Volley app on your smart TV.
Just search Volley in your TV's app store and start your free trial of Cocomelon.
Sing and Play with JJ today.
Skiing and snowboarding are two of the most exciting winter sports in the world.
Today people enjoy them on snowy mountains for fun, racing, and even the Olympics.
But these sports did not begin as games.
Long ago, skiing was a way for people to survive.
And snowboarding grew later as a new way to ride on snow.
The history of skiing and snowboarding is a story of creativity, adventure and learning how to live with winter.
Skiing is one of the oldest winter activities known to humans.
It began thousands of years ago in very cold places, especially in Northern Europe and Asia.
Early people needed a way to travel across a deep snow so they could hunt animals, gather food and visit other villages.
Walking was slow and exhausting, so they created long wooden boards to slide over the snow.
These were the first skis.
Some of the earliest evidence of skiing comes from ancient cave drawings and old tools found in places like Norway Sweden, Russia and China.
These early skis were often different shapes.
Some were long and smooth for gliding, while others were shorter and covered with animal fur on the bottom to help grip the snow.
People used poles made of wood to help balance and push forward.
Over time, skiing became an important part of daily life in snowy regions.
It was used by hunters, farmers, messengers, and soldiers.
Armies even trained soldiers to move quickly on skis during winter.
In Scandinavia, skiing became part of culture and tradition, passed down from parents to children.
As winter sports became more popular, people began to ski for fun, not just survival.
In the 1800s, skiing competitions started in Norway.
These races tested speed, balance, and skill.
Skiing slowly spread to other parts of Europe and then to North America.
Immigrants from snowy countries brought their skiing traditions with them.
New types of skiing developed.
Cross-country skiing focused on long distances and endurance.
Alpine skiing, also called downhill skiing, focused on speed as skiers raced down mountains.
Ski jumping became popular too, with athletes flying through the air after launching off steep ramps.
Technology helps skiing change and improve.
Skis became lighter and stronger.
Bindings were invented to hold boots more securely.
Boots became stiffer for better control.
Ski lifts were built, allowing skiers to ride up mountains instead of climbing.
This made skiing easier and more popular for everyone.
Skiing became an Olympic sport in the Winter Olympics.
Athletes from around the world competed in races, jumps, and technical events.
Skiing was no longer just a way to travel.
It was a global sport watched by millions.
Snowboarding came much later than skiing.
It began in the 1960s and 1970s, mostly in the United States.
Some people wanted a new way to ride on snow, inspired by surfing, skateboarding, and sledding.
Early snowboards were simple boards with little control.
Riders stood sideways and used their bodies to steer.
At first, snowboarding was not taken seriously.
Many ski resorts did not allow snowboarders because they thought the boards were unsafe or strange.
But snowboarders kept improving their boards and skills.
They added bindings, shaped the boards for better turning, and developed new techniques.
By the 1980s and 1990s, snowboarding began to grow quickly.
More people wanted to try it, especially young riders who liked its freedom and style.
Snowboarding competitions appeared, showing jumps, tricks, and races.
Resorts slowly opened their slopes to snowboarders.
Snowboarding became an Olympic sport in 1998.
Events like the halfpipe slopestyle and snowboard cross showed how athletic and creative the sport could be.
Snowboarding proved it was more than a trend.
It was here to stay.
Today, skiing and snowboarding exists side by side on snowy mountains around the world.
People of all ages enjoy them, from beginners learning on small hills to professionals racing and performing amazing tricks.
Both sports keep changing as equipment improves, making skis and snowboards lighter, faster and safer.
Helmets, better boots and special clothing help athletes stay protected and warm.
Creative styles have also grown, with freestyle skiing and snowboarding, letting athletes express themselves through jumps, spins and smooth moves on the snow.
Many famous athletes have helped make skiing and snowboarding popular.
Skiers like Lindsey Vonn and Michaela Schifrin became known for their speed, strength and determination on steep mountain courses.
In snowboarding, riders like Shawn White amazed fans with huge jumps and tricks in the halfpipe, while Chloe Kim inspired many young athletes with her confidence and creativity.
These athletes showed that skiing and snowboarding take practice, courage and love for the sport, inspiring kids and adults to try winter sports themselves.
Skiing and snowboarding are also enjoyed at famous mountains and resorts around the world.
Places like Aspen and Vail in the United States are known for wide slopes and beautiful scenery.
In Europe.
Resorts like Chamonix in France and Zermatt near the Matterhorn attract visitors from many countries.
In Asia, Nisico is famous for its deep, soft snow.
Whether people ski or snowboard on small local hills or world-famous mountains, these snowy places bring people together to enjoy winter, challenge themselves and have fun on the slopes.
Skiing and snowboarding share an important idea, learning to work with nature instead of against it.
Snow, mountains and cold weather once made life harder for people, but through creativity and practice, humans turned winter into a season of movement and joy.
The history of skiing and snowboarding reminds us that many modern sports began as simple solutions to everyday problems.
What started as a way to survive deep snow became a source of fun, challenge, and inspiration.
Each time someone glides down a snowy slope, they are taking part in a long story that began thousands of years ago.
