Who doesn’t love popcorn? In our house, it’s the only snack both our kids will always agree on. “Popcorn-and-a-movie” night happens at least once a week around here. In search of the most delicious popcorn, I’ve bought almost every pre-popped and microwave variety on the market. Although many of them are awesome, the good ones…
Family & Fun
Fun DIY ideas to engage your family, ways to supplement family learning at home, and more. Read on for some of our ideas to make fun new memories with your family - and send us your favorites, too!
Grandparents create special bond for life
Happy Grandparents Day! President Jimmy Carter earmarked this holiday nearly 40 years ago, bringing that all-important grandparenting role into the limelight. Whether across the street or long-distance, grandparents can offer parents and grandkids a special gift – the gift of time. Grandparents fill a generational role…they love, play, guide, hug, befriend and create special memories with…
The lemonade stand: Entrepreneurial Skills in Kids
If your kids beg to start a lemonade stand this summer, don’t take it lightly. Consider how your encouragement may kickstart an interest in entrepreneurship for these biz wiz kids! Parents and family members can help cultivate entrepreneurial skills in kids early on. Though a small business may be highly profitable, it likely doesn’t employ a…
5 Things Gardening Teaches Kids On Life
Kids are busy! School, piano lessons, dance classes, martial arts, sports camps/games/practices/weekend tournaments, religious education, play dates… Opinions seem to vary widely among my family and friends on exactly how “scheduled” our kids should be. Is it better for our kids to have a scheduled activity every evening? Or, are the kids better off with…