It sure is hot out there and it can be hard to keep the kids engaged without breaking the bank. We have a few suggestions on how you can keep cool with your kids this summer: Have a water fight! Fill up some water balloons and let the kids go to town. Head to the… Read more »
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Sun Safety Tips
Summer time is here, school’s out and it is really getting hot out there! Making sure your family stays protected in the heat is important in order to avoid any sun damage or heat-related illness. Here are a few sun safety tips to keep in mind while having fun in the sun. Keep babies under… Read more »
Making the Most of Long Weekends
Memorial Day is approaching, signifying the exciting start of summer and the long weekends that come with it. We have a few ideas on how you and your family can make the most of your long weekends. Take a ride. Amtrak is offering a special summer agreement where kids ages 2-12 can ride for $5 to… Read more »
Crafts for Remembering Summer Vacations
Crafts for Remembering Summer Vacations Summer vacation is always a fun time for you and your family. Here are a few crafty ideas to help preserve those memories a little longer and make them last a lifetime with a few simple crafts. One idea is a “beautiful places” key chain. With just a few items,… Read more »
Making The Most Of Summer Family Time
Making The Most Of Summer Family Time Today, many parents are working harder than ever and still may find they don’t have the budget or time for a big vacation this summer. If this is the case in your household, you can still find lots of fun, local activities to do with the kids that… Read more »
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children
Tips and Tricks for Camping with Small Children Camping with small children – even infants and toddlers doesn’t have to be the nightmarish experience you might think it would be. After all – you haven’t lived until you warmed a bottle over a campfire at 3:00 am! If camping is something you enjoy doing then… Read more »
TOP TIPS for FAMILY TRIPS
TOP TIPS for FAMILY TRIPS PART 1 – Best Tips for Stress-Free Family Travel: Pre-trip Planning It’s Summer! Yay! Warm weather, swimming, ice cream, cookouts, picnics, family vacations, and…the stress. Stress-free family vacations need not be an oxymoron. Families that Work Together, Enjoy More Play Together: So much of the planning, and packing, often falls… Read more »
