Gardening: Turning Your Garden Harvest into Playtimemom • contests • family fun & traditions • parenting • home management
The family that gardens together, harvests together in more ways than one. Performing a community task strengthens relationships. Picking the fruits of their labor gives kids a sense of accomplishment. And they’ll be proud to serve “their” veggies at the table. You’ve likely planted fruits and veggies you knew…
Father’s Day: What Dad Really Wants For Father’s Dayfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Father's Day is around the corner, and a thousand marketing companies are busy telling you what dad wants. Typical top picks, according to these not-so-learned sources, include tools for the garage, awesome desk organizers, and, of course, the famed tie. Here's the thing: I love my family, and I…
Holiday: How to Throw a Cinco de Mayo PartyEvery 5th of May, Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo in remembrance of La Batalla de Puebla, the remarkable victory of 4,000 Mexicans over more than 8,000 French in 1862. Though the two nations are on much better terms today, Cinco de Mayo is such a fun and festive celebration that…
Fall Craft: How To Make Easy Pumpkin Treat BagsWhat is your favorite fall craft project? During this time of the year, it's fun to get crafty and creative with festive decor throughout your home. One of my favorite craft projects to make are these super easy pumpkin treat bags. This is such a great craft because it’s…
Craft Project: How To Make Halloween Luminariesmom • crafts • crafts • holidays
Halloween Craft—Halloween luminaries are a simple, inexpensive way to make your driveway and walkway more festive for trick-or-treaters. It also provides extra light as guests make their way to your front door. Here we'll explore two different options – classic paper bag luminaries and unique jar luminaries. How To …
