Are the “lazy days of summer” hurting your kids? When school gets out, the days with your kids at home can seem long and endless. It’s all too easy for parents to get complacent and give into the “lazy days of summer.” But that laziness shouldn’t be the norm. Here are five ways you could […]
How to Make Summer Vacation Fun and Memorable for Kids
Many parents dread that countdown to summer vacation and the whining and boredom that ensues. One summer, I devised a schedule and went over it with the kids, got their input, and it worked beautifully. They knew what was going to happen each day and so they had something to look forward to. We sat […]
10 Summertime Gifts to Keep Your Kids Active and Smiling
For many stay-at-home parents who have younger children, transitioning from kids being in school most of the day to being at home all day can be a bit of a challenge. But, turning the out-of-school challenge into a memory-filled, active summer is within reach. We hope these gift ideas will not only make your time […]
27 Things You MUST Do this Summer!
The ultimate summer bucket list for you and your family. Enjoy the greatest summer ever with these ideas for you and your family: 1. Swim in a Natural Body of Water It’s summer, you just have to. 2. Barbecue The smell of meat cooking while sitting outside in lawn chairs is just so summeresque. 3. […]
Beyond Sandcastles: Games You can Play on the Beach
In the summer, beaches are teeming with little kids and sand buckets just itching to build sandcastles. As kids, Drip castles were our favorite. We would use our tiny chubby fingers to “milk” the sandy water drops and build the tallest castle ever. When you have all day on the beach, sandcastles are a fun […]
Spring Break Essentials for Having more Fun in the Sun
It’s that time of year again, when the colder weather clears out, and the spring sunshine moves in. Always a welcome change, especially for spring break getaways. This well-earned vacation is ready for the taking, but what do you pack? Let’s be honest, you don’t need to pack your entire closet for spring break, just […]