June is national Camping Month, and with the official start of summer, now is a good time to grab a tent (or rent a cabin) and head to nature. Camping does take a fair amount of planning and preparation, so start now. Click… Read More
list of ways for children to earn summer privileges
June 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With summer here (or almost here for us), I have spent many an hour thinking about our daily routine. There are several things that I have come to know about my children: they are freshest (mentally and creatively) in the morning, they love… Read More
list of things to add now to your summer planner
April 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
Although our school doesn’t let out for summer until June 17, I have already begun to plot out our burgeoning summer schedule. Summer is about lazy days and soaking it all in, but achieving that can often only be done with a lot… Read More
list of ways to cool off in the summer
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This summer, in Maine, the weather has been rainy and cold, but there have been a couple of days here and there where the temperatures were in the mid-80s and we thought we might die of heat! Most of us here in the… Read More
list of ways to afford summer fun
May 27, 2009 By 4 Comments
Summer is around the corner. For many of you, your children have already begun summer vacation. You may have already started planning a summer vacation or you may be just seeing how things go over the course of the summer. But one thing… Read More
list of things to begin to consider for summer vacation
February 9, 2009 By 3 Comments
Summer may still be a few months away, but registration has likely already begun for some summer events and happenings. Now is the time to begin to do your research and comparisons to find out what is best for your family. Summer Camps… Read More
list of fun things to do involving water
August 6, 2008 By 1 Comment
Guest Blogger – Jessica Aryan It’s summertime. School is a month away but the long, hot dog days of summer are upon us. Your kids are complaining that they are bored. There is nothing to do. Don’t let them sit around and watch… Read More
list of things found in the back of my minivan in the summertime
July 29, 2008 By 4 Comments
My youngest and I made a trip to the big city today to visit the mall. Though she is 3 years old, she does not have a single memory of ever visiting a mall (it has been at least a year). She couldn’t… Read More
list of things to do the first day of summer
June 20, 2008 By 5 Comments
Summer is here! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming. Living in Maine, it is a long journey to get to this point. Here is a list of things you can do with or without your children today and in the next… Read More
list of things to know when choosing a summer camp
May 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
If your child is planning to attend a summer camp this year or in the near future, there are a quite a few things to consider for maximum safety and ultimate fun. Location, Location, Location – Do you want him/her to be within… Read More
