Summer is winding down, but there are still plenty of kids activities to do before you have to start packing lunches and helping with homework.
Keep kids occupied, engaged and learning through the end of break with these 10 great ideas that don’t break the bank or involve TV or screen play.
Taking your kids to the pool on a hot day sounds refreshing…until you take a mental inventory of what you need to do before you actually get to the pool. But, a trip to the pool with kids in tow doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Plan ahead to ensure you and your kids keep your cool at the pool this summer, and follow these simple tips!
Memorial Day marks the start of summer, which means longer days, spending more time with your kids, and counting down the days until school starts.
Next weekend will be full of opportunities to watch parades, eat barbecue or go swimming. But why not take this opportunity to get active outdoors and share a new experience with your kids? Take a hike and explore where you live!
You may be thinking that embarking on a family hike looks more like a meandering walk that happens to be on a dirt path. But that doesn’t mean hiking with your little ones can’t be enjoyable.
Before you lace up your kids’ hiking boots this summer, keep the following tips in mind.
What if I told you your Mother’s Day celebration doesn’t have to be brunch at a crowded restaurant with your family? I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with eggs Benedict, a chance to drink your coffee while it’s hot, or indulging in a mimosa with fresh-squeezed orange juice. And there’s nothing wrong with spending quality time in a restaurant with your family (or maybe there’s a lot wrong with that, depending on the ages and temperaments of your kids). As a mom, you’re thinking of other people constantly. Why not use Mother’s Day to pamper yourself for a change?
According to Merriam-Webster, pamper means, “to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention.” What would you do if you had a whole day to indulge in whatever you wanted—without worrying about what anyone else wanted? It’s mind-boggling, I know. Here are some ideas to help you plan your day.
If your family is like mine, they like eating dinner. And if you’re like me, though you enjoy cooking dinner, you secretly wish your family didn’t expect to eat a meal every single night. Unlike Tab and Garbage Pail Kids, however, dinner is not a passing trend. It is here to stay, which means we need to figure out some ways to deal with it. Here are some of my favorite meal planning hacks.
