Finding the perfect gift for boys can be a challenging task, especially when you want to step outside the box of traditional toys and gadgets. The joy of giving something unique and unexpected is incomparable. This article explores some innovative and less-thought-of gift ideas that will surprise and delight any young boy. From educational to…
Who doesn’t love the smell of fresh baked fall goodies? While it is fun to make (and eat) yummy treats, sometimes we just want to enjoy the smell in our homes all day without the work. For a simple, natural and inexpensive way to do this, you just need an apple, the peel of an…
When your kid decides that a particular book is his all-time favorite, you can expect it to get destroyed pretty quickly. Kids aren’t exactly gentle with their books and when it’s one that they read over and over and over, you can bet it’s going to get beat up. After reading a book 2,000 times,…
I wanted to share an easy 4th of July idea using stuff you probably have around the house. This is a great way to spruce up your salad this holiday! All you need are salad tongs (preferably wooden), painter’s tape, white paint, blue paint and red star stickers (teachers, anyone?) First, wrap painter’s tape around…
If you are looking for a dish to bring to a cookout this Memorial Day or just a fresh, healthy (and low calorie) treat, this mango spring salsa is amazing! I actually found the recipe in a mailing from Kroger. It looked so good, I had to try it. And since it was so good,…
I’ve been seeing these beautiful birthday cake martinis around and thought they looked so festive. While I think a martini would do wonders for my kids (and me) at bedtime, I figured I would try to make something a little more kid-friendly. This version is basically a vanilla milkshake with sprinkles. To make, you will…
Winter is almost over! But until we can get outside again, there is a never-ending need for indoor Entertainment. For about $1.00, you can provide fun, physical entertainment for your kids. Just blow up a bunch of balloons and sit back. The kids will do the rest. Added bonus: they just might wear themselves out!
One nice thing about Valentine’s Day is that it really can be celebrated for weeks. Growing up, my mom always called February the love month and we celebrated all month long. So, keeping the tradition alive, I thought it would be fun to decorate with love. All you need is a photo frame, pretty paper…
As a kid it was always fun to get to use the You Are Special Today plate on our birthday and special occasions. With kids of my own, I knew this was a tradition I wanted to carry on. I decided to experiement and make my own so I could make exactly what I wanted….
We all know how great kids are at spilling food all over themselves. Their clothes really take a beating. If we can get the clothes in the wash right away, we are usually okay. But every now and then, we get that stubborn stain that won’t come out. If that happens to you, you might…
