Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Velvet Summer TrifleThe 4th of July is a time for family gatherings and fun in the sun. Since I live a few steps away from the beach, friends and family seem to appear on these holidays. I am always looking for quick and unique ways to surprise them when they surprise…
Travel: How to Dine Out on Vacation and Stay Sanetravel • tips for traveling with children
I am on the heels of a whirlwind road trip with my two little ones, ages nine and seven. Since school resumes three weeks from today, I’m squeezing in last minute travel to see family we don’t see often enough during the year. At first, my kids were dreading the…
Craft: How to Make an Envelope Pillow Cover in 20 MinutesHey there! Today I'm going to show you how to make these super cute AND easy slipcovers. These envelope covers are great because they slip right off and are easy to wash. I promise that anyone who owns a sewing machine can do this. 🙂 You'll only need a few…
Education: 8 Ways to Keep Math Skills Up in the SummerEducation—Summer is the break kids look forward so they can shut off their minds. But summer is also three months out of the year when your kid’s developing brains should be practicing and staying in shape. As summer activities begin, keep your children’s minds open and ready for growth…
Cameras: 5 Easy Photography Tips for Any Budgetme • hobbies & me time • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
With the proliferation of good quality cameras these days, it’s not uncommon to own a camera that can produce high quality images, even for less than $100. Even disposable cameras sold at drug stores can produce images you can be proud of, simply by spending a little bit of…
