There’s nothing quite like sitting down at the kitchen table to play a great card game as a family. If your family loves the classics like UNO, Old Maid and Go Fish, you might want to give a few of these newer games a try. Generally you can find them at Target and Wal Mart for between $5 and [...]
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hey there, everyone. Remember me? Sorry it’s been such a long break between posts. The last few weeks have been a little crazy here. In addition to being a bit sleep deprived (thanks to my chubby little 3-month old), I’ve also moved to a new house and embarked on a cross-country road trip with my family since my last post. [...]
Saturday, February 2, 2008
You guys have probably figured out by now that I love the holidays…even the little ones. They give me a chance to break up the everyday routine and inject a little fun into our family life. This Valentine’s Day I decided to try a new family tradition…we’re calling it our Lotsa-Love Fest. I found the orginal idea on Family [...]
Friday, April 6, 2007
Easter is just around the corner so I thought I’d share a few of my favorite family fun ideas. Puzzling Easter Egg Hunt Purchase and hide a small, shareable prize (like a package of Peeps or a new game) somewhere in your house. Write down the prize location on a sheet of heavy cardstock and cut it [...]
Thursday, April 5, 2007
A special thanks to Mary and Amy for reminding me of this one. They were helping me pack my kitchen last week when we came across my one of my favorite breakfast tools. I must admit, a dollar store ketchup bottle doesn’t look like much, but when it comes to making pretty pancakes in a [...]
Sunday, March 11, 2007
A few days ago my 4 year-old daughter ran into the kitchen of our new house begging me for a ziploc bag. When I asked her why, she enthusiastically declared that she had discovered a huge patch of clovers under our deck and needed to harvest them for Lucky Leprechaun Day. My kids have been counting [...]
Saturday, August 5, 2006
This classic, no set-up, game is a big hit with all age groups. I’ve used it for everything from family home evenings to combined mutual activities. It’s a classic. Set Up: Divide your group into two teams of any size (recommended minimum is 4 per team). Gather 5-10 blankets, sheets, or sleeping bags. You’ll need one neutral person to [...]
Monday, March 6, 2006
St. Patrick’s day was always a little dull at our house. We usually do the green pancakes and such, but I wanted something a little more fun for my kids to look forward to in March. One year my oldest daughter fell asleep on one of those green beaded necklaces. When she woke up on St. [...]
Friday, July 25, 2008
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