colonial williamsburg: fabulous, fun, family-friendly getaway
We took the Smart Summer Challenge to a whole new level this past weekend with a family getaway to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.
It was ten years …
family life
easy, frugal, backyard water fun
It’s H-O-T. Hot, hot, Hot with a capital ‘H’.
I know I’ve been a total complainer, but I really don’t care.
So rather …
smithsonian museum of natural history: a fabulous, family-friendly field trip
Talk about a smart–hot! balmy! muggy! ridiculous! oppressive!–summer week we’ve had!
It has been all about hangin’ out inside …
wolf trap’s theater in the woods
This week’s Smart Summer Challenge week has a Forest Friendly focus, so it’s a perfect opportunity to write about the time we spent at …
smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 4
It’s almost week #4 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge–the campaign we’ve created to let all parents know the important–and totally fun–role they …
getting ready for kindergarten: summertime prep
We’re almost exactly at the mid-summer point, and before we know it, the new school year will be upon us.
What can families do this …
smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 3
It’s almost week #3 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge–the campaign we’ve created to let all parents know the important–and totally fun–role they …
smart summer challenge fun learning ideas: week 2
It’s almost week #2 of our Smart Summer Learning Challenge–the campaign we’ve created to let all parents know the …
making writing fun with a mini-me collage
Today, after lunch and before we went back to the pool for the afternoon, I hit the craft room with Maddy, Owen, and Cora to do something I always …
summertime fun cards 2.0: making the most of our summer
It’s been busy here this week, our first official week of summer, with me heading out of town for Type-A Parent Conference and my husband …
quick trick: how to use recyclables with kids–get fun, crafty, creative
With summer right around the corner and kids home a lot more than usual, many of us need to keep a few tricks in our back pocket for rainy days or …
appreciating teachers: water bottle notes & more!
So many of us are busier than busy, but being that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week and being that teachers work their tails off for our kiddos, …
how to have a royal wedding party (with kids!)
This New For Us Friday trumps all–and why wouldn’t it?
It’s our first ROYAL WEDDING PARTY!
I’d be lying if I said we …
free spring crafts ebook! (for everyone!)
I’m over the moon to have been invited by my pal, Allie, to contribute to her spring crafts ebook, and I’m even more grateful to have the …
new for us friday: the trip clip (& giveaway!)
This New For Us Friday I’m excited to share a super-cool product that our family has become really attached to–especially on our 3 1/2 …
quick trick: library book parade
This Quick Trick is super quick, very simple, but it’s one of my children’s favorite parts of our library trips: the Library Book …
quick trick: fast-finger challenges with play-doh
Like so many families, we love Play-Doh over here. And whether it’s the real-deal, packed-in-yellow-containers-Play-Doh or happy …
talking to kids about the earthquake and tsunami in japan
Because we read the newspaper each day at breakfast, and because Maddy and Owen are becoming much more literate as their reading skills grow, …
nfuf: what not to wear ambushes MY friend! (& link-up)
Shut UP. Any Stacey and Clinton fans out there?
I’m SO not kidding, but this New For Us Friday is so totally random and off-the-charts, …
five fabulous bloggers: my personal faves
Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance …