Our family is headed to Boston for a 3-day weekend! This will be our first trip together since we moved to Maine in 2006. So these are things I think we most need for our car trip away: Wallet (with cash and credit… Read More
list of steps for letterboxing this spring and summer
April 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If you have not discovered Letterboxing, then let me tell you about my family’s new favorite weekend adventure! Good citizens all over the U.S. and beyond have placed letterboxes in hidden places. Then create clues to help you find the letterboxes. It is… Read More
list of ways to consider using tax refunds or stimulus checks
April 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Many families will feel a boost to their bank accounts this spring and summer when they receive their tax refund and/or their stimulus checks. It is a good idea to create a plan, otherwise you may start to see your money disappear on… Read More
list of ingredients for a healthy, kid-friendly, main dish salad
April 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Last night, our family all sat down to a big bowl of salad and everyone agreed that we wanted to do that more often. Kids may think they don’t like salads, but with some of these additions you can turn a side dish… Read More
list of items to gather in case of an emergency
April 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
No one likes to consider the unthinkable: fleeing your home, family in tow, with just the clothes on your back. Hopefully, there would be a chance to grab a few valuable things on your way out. It is a good idea to map… Read More
list of best books for upper elementary aged children
April 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I don’t have any children of this age yet. This list is just from books I have read myself or from recommendations from friends and reviews. Be sure to list your favorites in the comments. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Hoot by… Read More
list of best books for early elementary aged children
April 3, 2008 By 1 Comment
You may have to ease into chapter books for children. Maybe alternate between picture books and chapter books. Once they have caught on to creating pictures of the story in their mind, they will beg you for more! Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White… Read More
list of best books for pre-school aged children
April 2, 2008 By 1 Comment
There is no scientific way to measure the quality and readability of a book, but these are books that have both entertained and educated my children in the early years. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Green Eggs and Ham by Dr…. Read More
list of things everyone should know about autism
April 1, 2008 By 1 Comment
April is Autism Awareness month. Until last year, I knew almost nothing about autism. Now I have a very dear person in my life who has been diagnosed with autism. Chances are that everyone will soon know someone that is affected by some… Read More
list of reasons why today’s moms experience mommy guilt
March 31, 2008 By 2 Comments
It is an epidemic of epic proportions! How do we make the decisions that are right for our families and then stand behind them after we’ve made them without the added pressure of Mommy Guilt? TV – This is my number 1! I… Read More
