Summertime is like one big holiday, isn’t it? Swimming, cook outs, picnics, parks and zoos. Then, you cram in trips to the beach, camping, hiking and water balloon wars. Despite the fact that the school supply lists are already up at my local Walgreen’s (Are you kidding me? There’s a month of summer left here!) I am convinced that the holiday stretches endlessly ahead of me.
After all, I have more trips to the zoo, the park and maybe the Herr’s factory planned. Then there’s the aquarium, the…wait a second. I do believe I’ve overbooked summer. Looks like we’d better plan …read more

Remember that post I wrote about my Husband’s toy for the big boys? Well, he’s finally bought the car and here I present to you, my Husband’s most cherished possessions:
On the left is Hubby’s 1600cc Yamaha MT-01 and on your right is his Lotus car kit. We love both of his toys and yes, we get to ride (as passengers only!) from time to time.
Hubby has no vices so like I said previously, I’m really happy that he has toys he can occupy himself with. Our tween daughter is not too keen on getting driven to school in the Lotus …read more

Summer’s here and kids are all home from school so what’s that phrase you are about to wish your kids never learned? “Mooommm, I’m bored. What can we do?” Yes, moms and dads…you’ve entered the land of no return. See you can’t send them back to school and you can’t pawn them off on the neighbor because they are all dealing with the same thing.
For now, you have been designated the anti-boredom police and you better figure something out before they drive you insane. Sure, you can pull out that box of arts and crafts, paper and crayons but honestly …read more

I mentioned in a previous post, Theme Weeks for Summer Vacation, that I’d be printing a list of the various topics I’ll write about.  I’ll include activities and ideas for entertaining, informing, and educating your children throught these months.

June 21 – School’s Out – What can we do in our local area?
June 28 – Fourth of July and patriotic activities
July 5 – Beach and water fun
July 12 – Space and astronomy
July 19 – Travel
July 26 – Family Reunion time and Camp Cousin
August 2 – Picnics for day hikes and backyards
August 9 – Exploring the mountains
August 16 – Nature and the …read more

With springtime come outdoor activities in the northern United where I live.  In other parts of the country, it’s already warm, even hot, so you’ve been enjoying the out-of-doors for some time.  In other countries and the Southern Hemisphere, your activities with your children may vary, but you still might find something of interest in the suggestions below.
States,
 Encourage youngsters to go outdoors if there are safe areas around your home.  If not, see about taking them to a park , a nearby hiking area or national forest.
 Take walks around the neighborhood.  See how everything around you is changing with the …read more

Looking for ways to entertain your kids this summer without breaking the bank? Bowling centers across the U.S. have pulled together for the first ever “Kids Bowl Free” program.It is designed to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure and fun way for kids to spend time this summer.
All you have to do is go online to KidsBowlFree.com and select a bowling center near you – there are dozens listed by state and more are added daily. Just follow the instructions, and you will be e-mailed coupons for two free games per day all summer long. My …read more

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 Once the excitement of the first days of summer vacation from school are over, youngsters often bombard you with the comments, “I’m bored. I don’t know what to do.”  
Check out the post, Activities for Your Youngsters This Summer – Reading & Others, over at my new blog One Book Two Book. There you’ll also find links to Karen’s post at our blog and Char’s at Weary Parent, with many, many ideas.
These may be activities you can enter into with your youngsters as you take a break from quilting and fabric art work.  Also, you’ll find some you can set them playing …read more