Since Halloween is coming soon, I thought I would post some basic safety tips. Costume Safety Choose a costume that is a safe length so tripping will not occur. Be sure to have an adequate size of eye opening if your child is wearing a mask. Non-toxic and hypoallergenic make up is a better [...]
Looking for some positive words to use on your children when looking over tests and school assignments for the upcoming year? I put together a list because I think it’s fun to use different expressions when complementing children on a job done well. Here they are: A+ student Brainy Bravo Bright Capable Clever Creative Efficient Glowing with knowledge Honorable [...]
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Have you ever taken your children rock hounding? Most children are fascinated with rocks. Rock hounding is a great way to spend the day with your family. What makes it even better is that it is free and entertaining. If you don’t know where to go in your area, you will probably have some luck [...]
Want a fun learning idea? Choose table topics that are fun and interesting. Here’s a great idea to keep your children learning throughout the year and it’s a fantastic way to keep the knowledge fresh your children’s minds during the summer break. Pick a meal of the day that you are most likely to sit [...]
Since the kids are home for the summer and you have more meals to plan, I thought I would share a website that may make your planning a bit easier. The website is www.raisingcreativechildren.com and on this website you will find 5 weekly menus. The menus are healthy and they include snacks. MENU LINK You may want [...]
This is a huge THANK YOU for everyone who reads this blog. Without people visiting, I would not have any purpose to post. I really love to write about kids and family as that is what is closest to my heart. I will be adding some more great posts on the outdoors and summer time [...]
When you are going camping, especially in a remote area, you want to be sure you don’t forget anything. I’ve compiled a list that I hope will be useful for everyone. If there is an item you don’t need or wouldn’t normally bring, just cross it off. I have tried to categorize the items on [...]
It’s time for camping fever! The weather is great and the kids are out of school. If camping is on the agenda, then camping safety is a priority. Here are some camping safety tips that I have put together. Plan to get to your campsite when it is light. When picking a site, check around [...]
Are your kids always asking for a dollar here and a dollar there? Do they want to earn some money of their own? Here are 15 ways kids can earn their own money during the summer: Walk neighborhood dogs Bathe neighborhood dogs Sell lemonade or punch Sell cookies Sell the books they read last year [...]
In the summer when it is hot and your kids are bored, water is always a fun and cooling activity. What if you could entice your kids to “play in the water” doing activities that actually help you? Here are 6 activities that you can benefit from and the kids are having fun doing them: 1. Wash [...]
