Beating the Heat

It isn’t necessarily all that easy to keep the kids busy all summer long, especially on particularly hot days, the days when the kids come into the house five minutes after you send them out, complaining it’s too hot outside!
Develop a Love for Writing
Have you taken the time to share with your kids how creative free writing and journaling can be fun? Often times this is an activity that is done in the classroom during the school year. I can recall my kids…
All Fun and Games
Learning never ceases during the course of our lifetime – we are always obtaining new skills. It can be difficult to find creative ways to keep your child learning during the summer. A lot is written about that familiar “summer…
10 Activities To Do (Instead Of TV)

If you’re trying to limit the TV viewing in your household, you might need a little inspiration. Summer planning can be especially tricky, especially if you are a WAHM. I know I resort to having the TV ‘babysit’ my little…
Building Strong Friendships
Childhood friendships can help define who we will become as adults. That may seem like a strong statement, but it is often true. And, since these friendships are so meaningful, parents will want to do what they can to keep…
Preparing Kids for Summer Break

The kids around the country are counting the days, or perhaps yours have already broken free from the constraints of school. It is freedom time for everyone!
Moms Summer Go-To Guide

I am so happy to begin my summer 30-day series! You can look forward to 30 days of tips on everything summer, from activities to do as a family, to sunscreen information, water safety tips, treating bug bites, and chores—I’ve…
Summer Survival Mini Challenge
Summer can create chaos and havok in your home OR it can be a nice reprieve with fun, relaxation and new experiences. Which will it be at your house this year?
Summer’s A Comin’ – Are You Kid Ready?
Summer vacation is just around the corner.
5 Steps to a Successful Summer Webinar
I had such a great time presenting some great tips last night with Trading Cradles on the webinar they hosted. It is always fun to talk about summer and help moms make the most of this precious time with our…