During this holiday season, I try to emphasize the spirit of giving with my family. Last year we tried a more intentional practice of this with our 1st annual “12 Days of Good Deeds”. First, I brainstormed a list of 12 good deeds… Read More
list of back to school safety tips
August 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Going to and from school is something that takes a little thought. An estimated 2.2 million children ages 14 and under are injured in school-related accidents each year, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. To help you keep your kids free from… Read More
list of things to do before the end of summer
August 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
We still have time before summer ends, but with the start of school around the corner, I am already feeling the summer days dwindle away. Before we dive headfirst into packing lunches, getting everyone up and ready for the bus on time, and… Read More
list of things to entertain kids on an airplane
June 20, 2011 By 6 Comments
As my husband, three children and I get ready to fly down south to visit grandparents, I again begin racking my brain to think of things to prepare us for the time we will be in the airports and in flight. I tend… Read More
list of ways to read and write with your family over the summer
June 8, 2011 By 2 Comments
I recently went to a parent night on summer reading at my children’s elementary school. I was aghast to learn statistically how many children actually lose reading skills over the summer. The teacher explained why this happens…each school day (for about 180 days),… Read More
list of things to consider when hiking with your family
May 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
Memorial Day is a great day to set out on a new trail with the family. Years ago, when my husband and I wanted to go for a hike, we’d grab our hiking shoes, water bottle, two granola bars and a camera and… Read More
list of year-end considerations for your child’s teacher
May 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
* This post was written by contributing writer, Annie Young. Even though many schools have an unwritten policy against giving teachers gifts, most people I know like to give their child’s teacher a gift of appreciation at the end of the year. Let… Read More
list of things you need to make a fairy house
April 15, 2011 By 3 Comments
With warmer weather right around the corner (hopefully!), my kids have been playing outside more. As the snow has melted away in our yard, they have begun yet another season of building fairy houses. Collecting natural things all over the yard and creating… Read More
list of green foods to serve this saint patrick’s day
March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Saint Patrick’s Day has always been a festive day in our family. Elaborate construction of leprechaun traps, scavenger hunts, shamrock kisses and a menu of green-colored food! Last year I served only green-colored food all day and my kids talked about it fondly… Read More
