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 Crazy Cool Hacks that Will Forever Change the Way You Do Summer
Summer is here! And, believe it or not, your fun in the sun can get even better. That’s right. These 10 crazy cool hacks will forever change the way you do summer. 1. Night Swimming with Glowsticks Turn your family’s pool into an epic underwater laser show by throwing in some glowsticks. Glowsticks are relatively […]
Ways to Lighten Up and Boost Your Mood + Del Sol Color Change
Sometimes we all get up on the wrong side of the bed. At other times, tension overtakes us as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. How can we center ourselves — find a way to let go of our troubles and get back to a happy, loving place? Laughter is […]
11 Gift Ideas for Your Preteen that will Make Them Say ‘OMG’
Getting an appreciated, memorable gift for your preteen can be challenging to say the least. Their personal interests seem to change as frequently as the market trends these days. Here are some helpful gift ideas from a fellow media collaborator, Any Birthday, who took the time to share these great gift ideas for preteens: We feel […]
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 […]
9 Ways to Keep Your Kids from Complaining this Summer
Looking for a summer without whining? These activities will make your kids’ summer fun and yours enjoyable. Everybody loves summer…until the boredom sets in. And then the complaining comes at full force. Nip the boredom in the bud before your summer takes a swing for the worse. Here are a few simple ideas of what […]