...parties that I have done for my girls. These are perfect to chase away the summer boredom blues. Tea parties can be thrown together in a short amount of time just by using things that you already have in the house. Both of these were done with things I had on hand and cost me absolutely nothing out of pocket! All you need is a little time and imagination. Rainy Day Tea Party Sometimes during the summer when the kids are out of school we find ourse...
...long summer days, joyous childhood giggles, dirty feet, and sticky faces. Summer Eco-Friendly Tips Make the most of your summer with some of these eco-friendly tips: Make Ice Cream in a Bag It’s simple, cheap, and fun to make! Plus, you’ll teach the kids a little something about chemistry. The bag isn’t exactly eco-friendly but rinse, reuse, or recycle! Check out this simple recipe and I promise the kids will have a blast doing this and eating th...
...Topic Join FamilyForward, MomItForward, and our panelists as we chat about Summer Family Travel. We will talk about you and your family’s fun summer escapades, take-away learning from the vacation mistakes and fresh ideas that will surely make your next travel adventure an ultimate success! The party will be held on Tuesday, August 23 from 9-10 p.m. ET (8 CT, 7 MT, 6 PT). Party Details What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Family Forward Twitter party Cli...
...do something with, rather than something that is more for decoration. Hot summer days mean trying to keep cool AND busy. So we figured out a way to make easy Sponge Balls that can be used in place of water balloons. How to Make Summer Sponge Balls Supplies: Sponges(2 per ball) Plastic cable ties (1 per ball) Scissors Pen/marker(optional) Directions: Cut each sponge into four long strips. My oldest (seven years old) was able to eye this up and cut...
...hers is a great way to "pay it forward". {Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5} Family Service Ideas—10 Ways to Pay It Forward Give blessing bags to the homeless: Simply fill a 1-gallon plastic zip bag with items such as granola bars, a bottle of water, a pocket Bible, a travel toothbrush and toothpaste, chapstick, deodorant, etc. Visit the local senior center: Bring flowers, play games, and have fun! Consider "adopting" a grandparent and make regular visits...
