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Our Day of Free Fun

Because we are on a limited budget, it sometimes takes a bit of creativity to have low-cost fun, and free is even better. Today was a good summer day in the free department for the kids. After an early morning dentist appointment (free, but not necessarily fun), we headed over to our local library for their Tuesday morning program. Today, the kids got to make their own bubble solution and wands and also experience making giant bubbles. We went home with the wands and a recipe to make our own giant bubble solution. We took advantage of the trip to … Continue reading →

DIY Olympic Fun

The opening ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics get underway in just a few days. However, you don’t need to travel to London in order to get in on all the athletic fun. Kids, who are inspired by the mega-athletes they view on TV, can replicate the record-breaking moves at home. Here are a few ideas to get your children into the spirit of the 2012 Summer Games: Relay Races: Foot races are one of the oldest and most popular Olympic Games. What’s more, they are also one of the easiest for kids to participate in. Simply collect some small … Continue reading →

Make Camping Cool

Camping is a great way to bond with family and friends, but not everyone loves roughing it in the great outdoors. Teenagers are especially reluctant to unplug from their daily digital lives in order to commune with nature on a family vacation. However, there are ways you can make camping fun for the entire clan. Being prepared for an extended stay outdoors is one way you can reduce apprehension and anxiety associated with camping. Before you even leave your driveway, check the weather forecast. If Mother Nature looks like she will be raining on your camping parade, you might consider … Continue reading →

Genealogy Fun – Family and Careers

Genealogy is a wonderful hobby, and thinking about family always brings up fun and interesting thoughts. At least it does for me. Today I was thinking about the work that I do, and how my career path is different than those of my ancestors. You may want to take a break from your research to think about this fun topic. First, I thought about my parents. My father is now in management, but when he first started out, he was a lineman for the same company. This means that he has an understanding of how telephones work and how to … Continue reading →

How to Function Efficiently in Your Home

In my last blog I talked about the importance of functioning in your management of the home. Functioning can help you just get by. But if you want more than that, you need to learn how to function efficiently. I love the idea of running an efficient home. It means that things go along at a smooth pace. Everyone knows what to expect, where to find things and how to make it all come together. But you can’t run an efficient home without certain components in place. First, it takes the entire family to make this happen. It can’t just … Continue reading →

Fun Item: Brick Stix

My children love Legos. I love Legos. Who doesn’t love Legos? Legos are fun, allows the child to be in control and spark the imagination. I have used Legos for school lessons multiple times. One of my favorite ways to use Legos is for narration or story telling. Legos can be anything in the hands of a child. My Lego loving house was certainly introduced to a creative new product which brings playing with Legos to a new level of play. BrickStix. BrickStix is one of those products that have all the right moves and none of the wrong ones. … Continue reading →

Making Cleaning Fun- Or At Least Tolerable

I wouldn’t say that it’s fun to clean house but if you can’t look forward to it then it should be at least tolerable. I don’t know anyone who wakes up in the morning excited to clean toilets, I know I certainly don’t but I have found ways to make it a little less painful. Over the years of keeping house (29 of them if anyone is keeping track) a few things that I’ve found help make housecleaning more enjoyable. • Music- for me, the louder the better, and something with a good beat. I’ve always listened to country but … Continue reading →

Have Fun With Goodie Bags

I heart Oriental Trading Company. If it weren’t for the catalog-based business I would have never been able to pull-off my daughter’s circus-themed seventh birthday party. Of course, when you’ve got 30 six and seven year olds running amuck you don’t really need elephants, clowns and acrobats to create a circus-like atmosphere. I shudder to think how our pint-sized guests would have reacted if they were forced to leave the party goodie bag-less. Oh the horror! Fortunately, my child’s birthday had a traditional theme. Consequently, it was easy for me to purchase a bunch of trinkets from Oriental Trading Company. … Continue reading →

Festive Fourth Fun

If you don’t own festive Fourth of July clothing, then you haven’t been to Old Navy this month. Walking into the popular chain store is like being swallowed by a giant Patriotic Fruit Pizza. Red, white and blue shirts, shorts and sandals with bits of Americana emblazoned on them are everywhere. What’s more, Old Navy is running a Buy Two; Get the Third Item Free sale all weekend long, so if you are still in need of Independence Day-themed gear to wear to fun-filled Fourth of July festivals, parades or parties, you know where to shop. Of course, dressing up … Continue reading →

Make Sure the School Bus has Air Conditioning

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The Summer has just begun, and the weather is just starting to heat up. Parents in New York have been acutely aware of this. Their children, who have special needs, are attending summer school and being transported there and back by busses that do not have air conditioning. This could be extremely dangerous. Summer school can be a good thing for children who are struggling in school. In general, children tend to lose at least a little bit of what they learned in a particular school year over Summer vacation. Kids who have special needs are especially vulnerable to this … Continue reading →