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Monday, April 28th, 2008Now that we have our Family Vacation Jar decorated and sitting proudly in the middle of our fireplace mantle, we are looking for some creative ways of adding money to our jar on a semi-regular basis. Here is what we have come up with so far:
Dad’s Pockets - If your home is anything like ours, [...]
Family Fitness Challenge
Thursday, April 17th, 2008Exercise has never been at the top of my list of fun things to do and I do whatever I can to not fit it into my schedule. My husband has a slightly more positive outlook and manages to fit in weekly volleyball games, bike rides in warm weather, and an occasional workout on our [...]
New Products - Travel Games, Children’s Journals, Dinner Games, Oh My!
Thursday, April 10th, 2008We have added another boat load of new products to our online store. From the latest version of our popular dinner games to beautifully designed and inspiring children’s journals, we have lot’s of cool new things. Just in time for spring and the summer blues.
Keep kids busy and unplugged from the car DVD player with [...]
10 Fun Things To Do This Spring
Friday, March 21st, 2008Fly a kite
Learn about rainbows and do some experiments
Go on nature hikes and start a nature notebook
Plant a garden
Visit the zoo. The animals typically are more active in cooler weather.
Offer to help an elderly person plant flowers or wash their windows
Buy a butterfly house and watch them grow
Make a birdhouse, feeder, or bath
Visit a [...]
Gardening with Children
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Here are some quick tips and resources to help your family get started this year on planting a garden. We have tried to provide you with a variety of ideas to get you going as well as book and website resources to help. Happy planting!
What kinds of flowers and plants do we [...]
Family Vacation Jar
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Families with purpose are families who dream together and work together to make their dreams and goals a reality.
Family vacations are great opportunities for families to connect and create some wonderful memories. Some of my fondest memories are of family vacations out west in a station wagon with no air conditioning with my parents and [...]
Thanksgiving Traditions and Rituals
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Add some spice to your family Thanksgiving this year with these fun family ideas.
Create a family tradition by having everyone sign the dinner table cloth with their name and something for which they are thankful. Use the same table cloth every year and have family members add something new every year.
Teach your kids to give [...]
Family Meals Made Easy for November
Sunday, November 11th, 2007Great Recipes, Helpful Hints, and Fun Ideas
Family Fun Idea
The next couple of months we are going to use dinner time as a way of establishing meaningful opportunities to talk with our kids. Using dinner time to engage in meaningful conversations with each other is an easy way to reconnect, share thoughts, and check the pulse [...]
Celebrating Life with Children in October
Wednesday, October 24th, 200722 Simple Ideas
With leaves crunching underfoot and gorgeous colors overhead, October is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here are more than 20 simple ways you can celebrate the simple life with your children this month.
Take your children to a football game of your alma mater. Have an old-fashioned tailgate party.
Make an [...]
Did You Bring the Camera?
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007Tips for Successful Family Outings
Planning a family outing this month? Here are some quick tips to help keep your family on track and make memories you want to remember rather than forget…
Pick an early weekend in the month. Crowds are typically smaller the first weekend in October. The closer to Halloween the larger the crowds.
Try [...]