Happy Fall! Although this is the time of the year when it is so enjoyable to be outdoors, it is also a great time to clean house in anticipation of holiday entertaining and winter. Devote some time now to cleaning/organizing your home and/or… Read More
Friday, September 23rd, is the first day of autumn. The ushering in of a new season can be an exciting time and there are numerous ways your family can celebrate. Go for a fall nature hike • Make note of the signs of… Read More
September is the perfect month to begin to work on your Christmas or holiday gift list. Creating a gift list allows you to focus on the possibilities, save money when you watch for sales, create meaningful handmade gifts, and collect gift ideas in… Read More
Today, September 16, is exactly 100 days before Christmas. Many of you will either jump up and down with excitement at the prospect of another holiday season approaching. Some of you may gasp and hold your heart and wonder how you’ll have… Read More
Right now, we are facing one of the most beautiful, yet busiest seasons of the whole year. The next 3 and a half months will be filled with brainstorming, creating, cooking, eating, visiting, decorating, and celebrating. Take a moment to go to your… Read More
This year, we remembered the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. You can commemorate this anniversary through service and volunteerism, marking the tragic events by rekindling the spirit of hope and community that followed this devastating day. Here is a list of… Read More
In 1978, President Carter proclaimed that the first Sunday after Labor Day would be National Grandparents Day. Whether you celebrate it officially this year (it falls on September 11th) or decide to devote another day to these important relations, here are some clever… Read More
Parent involvement can improve a child’s attitude about school, increase school attendance, boost achievement, and make schools better places. There are so many ways parents can be involved in schools. Try something new this year (Your child will thank you.)! Attend your school’s… Read More
