The preschool age offers an excellent opportunity for growth, and children are always curious and looking for direction. By the time a child is 3, he should be able to help make the bed, take the laundry to the laundry room and put away his toys. (Read more about age appropriate chores.) The following items help children to become independent and learn responsibility. A backpack: Kids love to carry their things with them. There's a bit of ownership and pride in hauling around their own pack--to … [Read more...]
5 must-have kitchen tools under $20
July 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
A few years ago, I was asked what my single can't-live-without kitchen tool is. I hemmed and hawed and finally admitted that I could never name just one. I sure could name a lot, though. I've been through a lot of colanders, but the Dexas 8-Inch Silicone Pop Strainer, White/Red is the one I'm sticking with. Colanders take up so much room in your cabinet and are often so very hard to clean. The Silicone surface makes it durable, easy to pop into the dishwasher, and takes up a tiny percent of … [Read more...]
5 camping activities for your family
June 16, 2011 By 4 Comments
Getting ready for a weekend camping with your family? Make sure you bring a few simple items so that you'll be set with some activities for learning and bonding. a camping journal, pens, pencils and crayons: A young family may only need one, or a family with older children will likely want one notebook per person. Let your notebook be your journal for everything you see, or expect to see, while camping. Write your predictions and check them off. Next, label 26 pages, each with a letter from … [Read more...]
Family camping gifts
June 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Has your husband been itching to try camping with your preschooler, but you weren't sure the family was old enough yet? Here are a few great Father's Day gifts for families who love, or want to love, the outdoors. We'll start with the obvious. Going camping? You'll need a tent. We have one like this, which is perfect for the whole family. There's plenty of room for everyone to move around, store their things... and sleep. For a backyard camping family, you aren't going to need to spend oodles … [Read more...]
Spring Break Boredom Busters
March 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
Whether we're traveling or staycationing, Moms are guaranteed to hear that drawn out whine we all know so well: I'm boooooorrrreeedddd. And, let's all just sit back and admit that, sometimes, the parents would be happy to whine that same sentence, too. I've compiled a few Spring Break Boredom Busters to bring fun to your vacation. Science Experiments Science Experiments with children are always exciting, even those you've done before. Try creating a simple volcano (here's our volcano … [Read more...]
Five Fabulous Bloggers
January 24, 2011 By 15 Comments
Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend's wish! What is "fabulous"? I've been mulling over this for 2 days now. Its a bit of a glitter word, really. An "ooh la la" mixed with sophisticated intelligence. So, when asked to assign the word "fabulous" to five bloggers, I got a little stressed. I know lots of bloggers. I know lots and lots of fabulous … [Read more...]
