Fun Summer Activities For Kids
April 27, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Outdoor Fun, Summer Yard Toys
The kids will be out of school soon for the summer (here it’s coming up in a couple more weeks). During the summer one of my favorite things is to get outside and do something as a family. Here are some fun ideas you can use to get outside more as a family this summer (the kids might even learn something, but don’t tell them that).
Go fishing! Fishing is a wonderful family activity, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to spend some time quietly talking one on one with your child while you’re waiting on the next bite. The kids will …read more
Happy Spring! Get Outside and Play
March 20, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Exercise and Fitness, Fun Activities
Today is the official beginning of Spring! It’s time to get outside and play with your kids. It’s still a little chilly at times, but it’s great to get outside and enjoy a little fresh air and some sunshine.
Let your children help you get your garden started. Teach them how to plant and grow things. It is wonderful to watch your child grow up in tune with nature (versus video games).
Go fly a kite. It’s still March, which means in many areas there are several windy days as the March winds blow out the cold and blow in the …read more
Playtime with Mom for Mother’s Day!
May 10, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
An early Happy Mother’s Day to all of you mommies out there! I know that for me, the ideal way to honor me for Mother’s Day would be allowing me to sleep in as late as humanly possible, followed maybe by a pedicure, and dinner by myself with a book (only time for dinner when you sleep until about 4 in the afternoon ).
However, I thought it would also be fun to throw out some ideas of events to do with those little people who make it possible for us to bear the illustrious title of “Mom”, …read more
Plant a Garden with the Kids
March 7, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under General Play Library Goodies
My 3 year old greets me this morning with, “Happy Winter Day, Mommy!” In fact, we only have a tiny patch of snow left after weeks of the yard being blanketed in it. But, we’ve finally hit March and now there is hope of spring in the air, though I do hear it’s supposed to snow this weekend. Ah well, soon it’ll be 90 degrees out and snow will sound refreshing….but not quite yet.
One thing I’m looking forward to doing with the kids this year is gardening. We made our first vegetable garden …read more
