This has been a less than normal summer and many facets of the fall season are up in the air. Summer will be over soon and our kiddos will be…
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Joys of Summer: Cousin Camp
We just finished our annual cousin camp-one of the great joys of summer. Each summer my husband John and I have our grandchildren- ages four and older to our little…
Hey Mom…31 Ideas for July Summer Fun!
Summer time is in full swing! We’re focused this month on family togetherness! Here are 31 ways you can bring your family closer together this month! Have CHRISTmas in July! Decorate an…
Make a Summer Memory Your Kids Will Carry in Their Heart
Do you feel like the summer days are fleeting and you haven’t done everything you wanted? Perhaps you had great plans to do something special with your kids and it…
A Month of Easy Family Night Ideas
If coming up with ideas for keeping “family togetherness fun” alive is becoming a challenge and you are slumping a little lower in your seat, never fear. If the thought…
Ideas For Fun-Challenged Moms
I had a mom come to me and ask, “How can I teach myself to have fun with my children?” Initially I was taken aback by her question, but as…
Coronavirus Distancing: Help With Your Kids
Feeling overwhelmed with the coronavirus events unfolding before you? We have some important words of encouragement for you AND some fun practical ideas to help pass the hours and days…
30 Ideas for March
Ideas to do with younger kids: Have a marathon story time. Pile together on the couch or on the bed and snuggle into an adventure — or a lot of…
31 Ideas to Beat Cabin Fever and the Winter Blues
After the busyness of December and early darkness with chilly weather, winter can seem tedious. Less daylight and cold weather can result in cranky kids and moms! Choose to focus on others. Bundle…
20 Ideas for Kids Waiting on Thanksgiving Dinner
Wondering how to keep them occupied while you’re whipping up Aunt Marge’s sweet potato casserole? Set up a small table in an adjacent room, grab a few minimal-mess supplies, and…