In a rather frightening bulletin issued jointly by the FBI and The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. military members were urged to rid their social media profiles and online presence of personal information or anything that might pique the attention of violent extremists. Why this advice and why now? The good folks at the FBI…
Starting kindergarten is a big step for little kids – and it can be hard to know when your child is ready for this new challenge. For some kids, another year in preschool will make the transition to kindergarten go much more smoothly. But for other students, this move is something they are already well prepared…
The space under the kitchen sink is often a no-man’s land of miscellaneous items stuffed around plumbing. Make this space work for you by doing a 30 minute fast and furious makeover! 1) EMPTY: take everything out! 2) CLEAN: do a scrub down and put down contact paper. (You will be amazing at the difference…
Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card to Build-A-Bear at the Mall at Fairfield Commons! Build-A-Bear Workshop® is a fun-filled store where you make your own stuffed animal friend. Choose from over 30 animals to stuff then make a wish and place a heart inside. Add hundreds of outfits and accessories including sound…
Dressing up as a princess isn’t just for Halloween anymore! Every day can be an opportunity to make your little girl’s dreams come true and dress her in a princess dress. With so many styles, colors, and sizes available, finding your little girl’s perfect everyday princess dress is now easier than ever. Whether she loves…
My parents recently came down with serious colds. I found myself at the grocery store late in the evening buying them a round of feel-better-soon foods: a roasted chicken, orange juice, whole fruit, Gatorade and a quart of soup. As I filled the cart, I started thinking about how often my mother had taken care…
Christmas is a magical time of year, and setting up engaging play areas for kids can enhance the festive spirit while fostering creativity and sensory development. From the nostalgic charm of Polar Express trains to the shimmering wonder of snow globes, Christmas-themed play setups captivate children’s imaginations and make holiday memories unforgettable. This blog explores…
The region’s largest outdoor ice skating rink is open for season-long, family-friendly fun on the banks of the scenic Great Miami River in downtown Dayton. Admission to the MetroParks Ice Rink under the pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., is $5 daily, and visitors can rent ice skates for $2. The MetroParks Ice Rink…
