For many, summer break is almost over. It’s also right around the time when the kids really start to drive you crazy. They know it’s almost time to go back to school and they want to go out with a bang. They’ve eaten all the food, played all the games, and now they are…gasp…BORED! If you are tapped out of ideas, I’ve got 45 fun kids activities to survive summer boredom. &nbs[...]
It’s Spring Break time! If your family is having a staycation like we are, I’ve got a fun way to rediscover your city with a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt. Whether you are new to a city or have live there for years, this scavenger hunt will give you a chance to explore your city through the eyes of a tourist. You might be surprised by all of the hidden gems right in your own backyard du[...]
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost Valentine’s Day already! Rather than send your kids to schools armed with pre-printed cards for classmates, why not let them make their own? Or better yet, invite a few friends over and host a Valentine's Day Crafternoon.read more[...]
The summer is winding down and so is the Super Fun Summer Challenge. See the recap for week 4 below: read more
OMG! I can't believe it's already August! The summer just started and it's almost over. We only have 2 weeks left before the Super Fun Summer Challenge ends. Here's a quick recap of week 3:read more[...]
Journey has finished camp for the summer and has taken her challenge on the road. I am so glad I have this to keep her busy! As we wrap up the challenge for week 3, here’s a quick recap of week 2.read more[...]
What an exciting week! I went to visit Let's Talk Live to talk about the Super Fun Summer Challenge. It was my first television appearance since moving to the Washington DC area and I had a great time. Before I share next week's challenge, here's a recap of week 1:read more[...]
The Super Fun Summer Challenge is off to a great start! Journey literally screamed with joy when she got her envelope. I hope your kids are having as much fun completing their first challenge as she is.read more[...]
As soon as school was out, Journey said to me, "I wonder if I'm going to get picked to do that fun challenge again this summer." Even though she's in summer camp, she still has quite a bit of free time when she gets home. So the Super Fun Summer Challenge is back to help beat summer boredom! Last year during the challenge, Journey built a lego city as an architect, wrot[...]
Sometimes winter breaks can feel really long! While I love spending the extra time with Journey, keeping her busy can be quite challenging. So we are going to use the break to learn more about our family—and have some fun along the way. I'm sharing our project so that you can do it too! read more[...]
