How to Have a Minimalist Christmas

There is this notion that Christmas is synonymous with spending large sums of money. This makes people spend all their savings on things that have very little use which then puts them in a financial fix in the New Year. Fortunately, it is possible to have an enjoyable Christmas without spending fortunes. The following are [...]

Limited Time Deal: Bendaroos Mega Pack

My three kids (5, 7, 11) all love to play with Bendaroos and Wikkistix. They are basically strings of colored yarn covered in a see through wax. You can bend and manipulate them like wax and play dough and they stick to each other so you can make models and other creations with them AND [...]

Getting the Yard Ready for Winter Wildlife

With winter on the horizon, a fun family activity and kind deed would be to prepare your yard and garden for wildlife. Turning your yard into a wildlife sanctuary and habitat is not necessarily difficult and it is a great way to teach kids about their environment as well as help instill in them a [...]

How to Make the Best Use Out of Your Local Library

If you think that your local library is only good for checking out books, than you are missing out on some of best things that your library has to offer. Making the best use out of your local library involves being aware of everything that is available and happening at the library, and that begins, [...]

TV Free Preschooler Activities

Keeping preschoolers entertained without plopping them in front of Dora or Bubble Guppies can be  a challenge for many parents and caregivers. If you need some TV free activities for your preschooler(s), read on. They won’t miss the screen at all! Dancing with Ribbons and Scarves Little kids LOVE to dance and it is just [...]

Spooktacular Adventures in Historical Graveyards

In the fall with Halloween just around the corner it is a great time to get out in the cool Fall air and explore some local graveyards. If you have any historic graveyards in your area that is even better! The whole family gets some exercise, learns about local history,  and you are creating memories [...]

Create the Perfect Cleaning Schedule

Okay so maybe you are looking for FUN things to do instead of TV. Well, it may not be the most fun thing to do but it needs to be done and screen time, whether it be TV or computer, can get in the way of our duties. Do you need to step away from [...]

Walk on Stilts

 Did you know that today is Walk on Stilts Day? Yes I have to say it is one of the lesser known “holidays” but how much fun would that be for a family to do?! We’ve all seen performers walk on stilts as circuses and carnivals but have you ever tried it yourself? This could [...]

Teach your kids to Play Golf

Golf has become a more popular sport in the last five or ten years. Kids are finding out that it is a great sport to play. Introduce your kids to it today. Ever since Tiger Woods burst on the scene, young people have taken a different view of golf. It is not just for older [...]

Dancing with your Kids

They say that music calms the savage beast. It can also bring a family together for a little bit of fun. Here are some ways that you can get your kids dancing along with yourself and have fun. There’s just something about the beat. It makes you want to clap your hands and move your [...]

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