Essential Tips for Storing Outdoor Play Equipment This Winter

With the snow already flying in the Northeast, it's hard to ignore the fact that winter is just around the corner. That means it's time to clear all the outdoor play toys up and get ready for the yard to blanketed in powder. If you've got large plastic toys or play areas set up outside, it's time … [Read more...]

Birthday Dilemma: Choosing the Perfect Gift for Your Child

My son is turning six years old this month, and we are heavy into planning the big birthday party for him. Phone calls are being made, and in the middle of all the planning and executing, the thought suddenly dawned on me that we have to get a birthday present, too. (Don't worry, I still have about two … [Read more...]

What Dreams May Come

Dreams are a funny thing. We can replay events in our mind, craft wondrous fantasies that could outshine any Hollywood movie, as well as have nightmares that can leave you screaming and drenched in sweat. I often wonder what my children dreamed about when they were babies. We are born with the ability … [Read more...]

Zazzle Coupons: Free Shipping on Orders of $50 or More

Mother's Day is a little over two weeks away and, if you haven't already, it's definitely the time to start planning what you will get for the most important woman in your life. This can be a little bit challenging if you want to make it extra special but, at the same time, I'm sure you also want to … [Read more...]

Six Flags Coupons: Park Promotions

During this time of year, most kids are on their yearly spring break. Temperatures are on the rise, the days are longer and school will only be in session for another three months. It’s the perfect time for activities like camping, swimming and playing outdoors. It is also the best time to go to carnivals … [Read more...]

piZone.org: Encouraging Kids to Enjoy Math

Happy Pi Day! If you're scratching your head right now and questioning my sanity, then cast your memory back to high school geometry. When learning about circles, one of the basic concepts you were taught was calculating the circumference by multiplying the diameter (length across) by a strange number … [Read more...]

Preschool Pickup: Make the Most of the Delay

Now that winter is in full swing, waiting to pick my son up from preschool takes longer than ever before. While he's supposed to get out at 11:30, the variables that winter adds, such as putting boots, gloves and hats on 20 children, makes the end-of-day routine a little unpredictable. The other parents … [Read more...]

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Fun, Valuable Activities for Kids and Families

My family has recently decided that we will be spending more time together. As a family. On purpose. Fortunately, we all get along really well. My husband is my best friend, and my daughter is 16 months (not 16 years) old. (That sentence may be stated with less enthusiasm in another 15 years...stay tuned!) So … [Read more...]

Reading with Your Baby

Our baby, like most, is extremely tactile. She loves to feel various textures and will rub her pudgalicious little hands on everything. She likes the feel of grass, Velcro, sandpaper, cement, dogs, cats, baby wipes, paper, and anything else she can reach. That's why some of the best books for her are … [Read more...]