Tag Archives: Family Fun

It was February of last year. February 3rd, to be exact. I was looking at my son's picture on my office wall it hit me - he'd be starting kindergarten in the fall. I began counting the months backward...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Boredom is not bad. It's often a catalyst for creativity; when my kids say they're bored I usually respond with something like, "I'm sure your brain will he...

Are you starting to dream of the warmer months like we are? Thinking of taking your family camping for the first time? Or maybe you're seasoned campers but you always seem to forget one or two essenti...

PARENT: "How was school?" CHILD: "Fine." PARENT: "What did you do today?" CHILD: "Nothing." Does this sound familiar? There are times when talking to your child feels like pulling teeth. Part of the p...

Long days at the beach. Running through the sprinkler in the yard. Walking a trail. Staying up late around a bonfire. What is your favorite part of summer? Summer can bring long days of blessing and e...

Looking for a way to attract bees and toads to your garden? These cute houses and baths work great! They are fun to decorate but you can also leave them plain if you'd like, there are lots of possibil...

It's often hard to find something fun that can please the entire family. Don't you agree? From grandma to the youngest, how can we find activities that allow us to bond as a family that everyone is go...

As the weather warms up, do you feel like you need a revolving door in your house? The kids tend to go in, go out, go in, go out, on repeat all day. They need to go potty, they need a drink, they're h...

What are your Easter memories from childhood? Did you grow up in a church-going family? Or, like me, did Easter mean candy in a basket? How did your past Easter experiences shape how you celebrate tod...

Easter is my granddaughter's favorite holiday. She looks forward to all the traditions that have marked the holiday for her so far. She loves hunting for eggs at her Aunt Tee's house and then coming t...