I love Memorial Day weekend. Not just because it’s a three day weekend, but because it’s the weekend that signals the start of summer. Not officially, of course (that won’t be until June 20th), but celebrating the start of Summer is always more fun over three days instead of one. Summer is actually not my favorite season (especially here in Texas where I live—can you say hot?!), but I love summer recipes. They are all about easy …
Summer Fun: How to Save Money on Summer TripsFor most of us there are only a few weeks of school left. The kids are counting down to the last day with great excitement and anticipation. They cannot wait to do all the things summer involves like swimming…, hanging out with friends, staying up late, sleeping in and,
Summer Learning: Math and Reading Sidewalk Chalk ActivitiesVery soon, the kids will be out of school for summer…. While that means lots of fun activities, we don’t want them to experience too much of the “summer slide,” where they lose some of what they learned during the school year. To avoid this, it’s a good idea
Kids’ Bikes: How to Keep Safe While Riding BikesBike rides are a great activity for the family and a great form of exercise. Be sure to keep your kids safe while riding by taking these necessary precautions.
How to Keep Safe While Riding Bikes
Make sure your kids have a helmet that fits snug around
Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jam BarsTwo weeks ago, I traveled to Saint George, Utah with my best friend for a girl’s trip. We stayed at the gorgeous Red Mountain Resort where we enjoyed three blissfully relaxing days. We both enjoyed taking a break from our daily routines to rest, recharge and spend the entire time …
Craft: How to Make a “God Bless America” FrameToday I have a simple craft made with a free printable and some fabric covered buttons. With Memorial Day and the 4th of July …looming around the corner, I thought “God Bless America” would be an appropriate printable for your holiday decor. I had a friend design the music chart
Gardening: How to Teach Kids About Seeds and GardeningGardening with your family is a great way to involve children. What kid doesn’t like to play in the dirt? There is something carefree and fun about getting dirty, especially when it’s okay with mom and dad. Gardening… together can teach family values like working together, following directions and patience.
Summer Learning: Tips for Summer Learning ActivitiesPerhaps boredom is inevitable for all young kids during the summer…. Try as I might, I always hear “I’m bored” at some point, no matter how many activities I provide. I’m beginning to think it’s not humanly possible to prevent their boredom, since there’s no way I can drive
Garden: How to Start Your Family Gardenfamily fun • family fun-traditions
Time to plant your family garden! You can create so many memories and teach your kids so much by planting a garden. Here are some tips to get your garden started:
How to Start Your Family Garden
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Holiday: How to Throw a Cinco de Mayo Partyfamily fun • activities-parties
Every 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
Ride a bike or walk to a close destination to which you would normally drive.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
