Roller Skate to Romance

Remember all those Friday and Saturday nights spent roller skating around and around the rink, singing along with Bon Jovi’s Living on a Prayer, enjoying time with your friends and “dancing” the hokey pokey? If you do, then you know how much fun roller skating, or even roller blading can be… and what a tremendous [...]

Mom It’s Too Hot to Play Outside!

I am sure most parents have heard this many times over the summer months. Of course we love the extra time we have to spend with our kids when school is out but sometimes they can make you want to pull your hair out, right? In the winter, it’s too cold to go outside and [...]

Getting Your Child Interested in Nature – Top Tips

Getting your child interested in nature now can foster a life-long love of nature. Perhaps your child will grow up to invent innovative ways to preserve the environment he or she has come to love. Participation is key – the more your child can feel, hear, see, touch and taste nature, the closer he or [...]

Balance Your Budget Using a Cash System

Often times people cancel their cable and stop watching TV when money gets tight. Having TV service definitely qualifies as a luxury and not a necessity. But without the TV there to distract, you may actually be able to work on that budget, pay off some debt, and start making your money work for you [...]

Summer – The Season for Reading

Summer’s here and you’ve started making your annual checklist: Sunscreen? Check. Sandals? Check. Beach towels? Got ‘em. But while you’re going over the must-haves for the season, don’t forget the single most important thing your kids will need: something really great to read. While relaxing on the beach with a good book is one of [...]

Felt Food Crafting Kits

From LillyBean Market and Down to Earth Toys comes kids felt food kits.. they are great for play kitchens and tea parties!

Give Yourself a Time Out

For those who crave just a little “me time” now and again, finding the time to experience it can be a challenge. Take another glance at your schedule though and see if there is some time you can carve out for yourself. It is so important for our mental health and for our relationships. How [...]

The Enjoyment of Baking Bread Together

One of the most practical, basic, and delicious things we can cook with our kids is good ole fashioned bread! Not only will it provide and activity for you and the kids to do together, it helps them learn to cook, and you might very well save money on groceries! Think of all that you [...]

Make Your Own Paper Dolls

This is a great project for bored kids. If they can do the whole project from tracing to painting/drawing it can keep them occupied for hours! For smaller children an adult may need to do the tracing and cutting part… To start I downloaded a paper doll template from Family Fun. I LOVE their magazine! [...]

Get The Couch Potato Kids Outside and Active

Childhood obesity is a growing problem in this country, and getting our children up off the couch and outdoors is a great way to combat this issue. Helping them to connect with nature and find joy in the outdoors is not only good for the body but for the mind and, some would say, the [...]

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