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 [...]
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 [...]
It is summer time and people will flock to pools, lakes, oceans, and rivers. Warm weather brings unfortunate dangers such as drowning. The best prevention for children from drowning is close adult supervision. Below are 10 safety tips to supplement the adult supervision: 1. Always have a competent swimmer and a floating life ring near [...]
I find it is fun and educational to use new words when my children and I are talking. I know I am doing a good job when they ask “Mom, what does ‘word’ mean?” Using words that are infrequently used is an excellent way to improve a child’s vocabulary. Here is a list of infrequently [...]
In conjunction with the Kids Summer Planner, I have put together a list free things to do in the summer with your kids. You can fill your summer with fun activities without breaking the bank. Here are the free things to do with your kids in the summer: Local library activities Free park concerts City [...]
Are you ready for summer? Have you made any plans to keep your children productive and occupied for the summer? School is almost out and I want to share what I have created. This is a summer planner that works on a system of earning tickets. It helps you structure the summer through chores and [...]
Have you heard about the Kindle 2? The Kindle 2 is an amazing handheld device that downloads books (over 260,000 titles available), newspapers and blogs via 3G wireless. It is just over 1/3 inch thick, about as thick as a magazine. You may choose to read what you download but you also have the option [...]
How do you pick out books your children? For me, it is a challenge. My son is very particular when it comes to books and if he isn’t reading something he is enjoying, it is a challenge to get him to read 30 minutes per day. When he is enjoying a book, he will read for [...]
