Already have that back-to-school shopping list ready? Before you head out, take a moment to look at our top 10 school essentials and compare. For extra savings, be sure to take advantage of the tax-free shopping weekends in your state. 1. Backpack ($34.95-$84.95) This year, take the time to invest in a sturdy backpack for […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 There is within most mothers, an unconditional—almost desperate—love for their child that begins often before birth and never ends. This love is universal and transcends borders, cultures, and continents. Like a fierce mama bear protecting her cubs, many heroic mothers are willing to risk personal suffering, injury, or loss to keep […]
Participating in a playdate group is a great opportunity for parents and their kids to socialize with one another. But what happens when it’s your turn to host the playdate? Don’t worry. We’ve got 10 guaranteed fun and creative playdate activities to keep those kids entertained. 1. Build-a-Bank It’s never too early to start teaching […]
What’s better than helping mom follow a recipe in the kitchen? According to my kids, it’s reading stories about food. I love how food related tales inspire them to rush to the kitchen to try to prepare it themselves. Though they still require parental supervision, nothing makes me happier than to see my finicky eater’s […]
When it comes to keeping our kids occupied over the long, hot summer, sometimes we need a little help with ideas to stave off summer boredom. Never fear! Below are seven activities guaranteed to keep your children busy and entertained during the next few months. 1. Play Lotería If your child has never played lotería, […]
Can you believe summer has settled in to stay for a while? And just around the corner is one of our favorite holidays: The Fourth of July. Our nation actually declared its independence from England on July 2, 1776. But the Declaration of Independence was not agreed upon and signed until July 4th. And so […]
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and surprisingly, most Americans—and many Mexican Americans—do not realize the importance of this event, which many of us celebrate each year on the 5th of May. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is NOT the Mexican Independence Day. Rather it commemorates the Battle of Puebla in […]
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? More than just a bunch of rhyming words, poetry does, in fact, have many benefits for children. For starters, it helps young children to learn new vocabulary and rhythm. For this reason, many nursery rhymes are exactly that: rhyming verse. Poetry presents words in a fun […]
UPDATED August 1st, 2016 With Easter right around the corner, my blog reader and email is full of crafts and activities to celebrate the holiday. There are so many great ideas out there that it can be hard to know which ones to choose, so we’ve done the research for you and narrowed the list […]