Have you ever been out on a family adventure and wished you had a game or something fun to do on the spur of the moment? There are some family games that you can pack for easy portable fun. These games and activities are perfect for spontaneous adventures and take very little space to pack….
Do you have a high school senior planning for college in the fall? If you do, then it’s time to start college prep now! It’s going to be August before we can even blink, so let’s start getting ready now so everything doesn’t hit all at the same time. Here are some tips for getting…
What are you most excited about for Summer break? Lazy days in the backyard! No alarm clock! Time by the fire roasting marshmallows and no school? We want to enjoy the summer break and have time off from school, but as parents, we also want to keep our kid’s brains sharp. Here are a few…
Are you ready for a fun summer activity with your kids? Why not invite all your child’s stuffed teddy bears to a picnic in the backyard? This is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and long days of summer! Today’s the day, the teddy bears have their picnic. Who has a favorite teddy bear…
Our kids have always enjoyed playing with their building toys. We started out with the megabloks and big chunky toys and continued to let their toys change and evolve as they grew up. Whether you have small children looking for their first building toy or older elementary kids ready to explore and learn about technology,…
The Kentucky Derby is a big event in our area and most of the Kindergarten classes in the nearby counties have an annual stick horse race. These stick horses for Derby Day become treasured keepsakes for the kids, but this year everything is different. Even though you can’t celebrate the Run for the Roses due…
Do you remember building log cabins out of Lincoln Logs when you were a kid? Maybe you were the one who always built the coolest forts, cabins and homes for your little cowboys and army men. But then something happened…. you grew up! A few years ago my Mom and Dad took my kids on…
This past weekend, we had some of our cousins and grandparents come spend a few days. We had a great time making memories together and didn’t spend any money (except for food). Spending time together can sometimes be all about the big amusement parks, going to the movies and enjoying big city entertainment options, but…