Free Day Trips For Families
Perhaps your family is looking for one final "family field trip" before the summer ends and school begins. If you have a limited budget, and a limited amount of time, you may want to consider taking your family to Washington DC. Although it's expensive to stay in and around the city, most, if not all of the sites to see are free. Because of this, it's one of our family's favorite "family field trip" destinations. Tour The White House Our family recently went to take a tour of the White House. Note that policies change frequently due to security measures, and so ...
Top 5 Summer Tutoring Programs Online
August will soon be upon us. By this time, you may be looking for some educational programs to help your student brush up on his or her studies. I've found some great online programs that should help your child refine his or her skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Time 4 Learning This is a fun online learning program which helps your child prepare for the upcoming school year. I like the fact that the program is very affordable--less than $20 per month. The program is interactive and helps keep even the most reluctant reader engaged. After the child has finished her ...
Fun Games For Kids
A few weeks ago, I sat on the porch with my neighbors. We discussed the one thing that was very noticeable in the neighborhood: there were no kids out playing on this beautiful summer day. We surmised that they were probably inside playing video games or texting other neighborhood kids from their cell phones. What kinds of games can your kids play outside that don't involve technology and batteries? There are plenty. Marco Polo This is a fun pool game. One player is Marco and either closes his eyes, or has a blindfold placed over his eyes. Marco yells "Marco" and the other ...
Cone Cupcakes
As the end of school approaches, experienced parents know to expect an almost never ending assortment of events, parties, and other school functions. For many of these events, parents are asked to contribute baked goods or other treats. When asked to contribute baked goods, especially for a school bake sale, I pull out my grandmother's recipe box and reach for her "cone cupcake" recipe. These cupcakes are actually baked in an ice cream cone. Because they are unusual, the make a great addition to an end of the school year class party. They also are great sellers at end of the year bazaars ...
Creating Board Games With Your Kids
Playing games is fun. The joy of spending time with your family is usually reward enough. Sometimes, however, you may have the urge to add even more fun to game time. You may want to change the rules of a game to make it more challenging; you may want to relax some rules for younger players; you may even want to add new elements to the game. When even these modifications are insufficient to inject more fun into game time, you may want to consider creating a new game! [caption id="attachment_933" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="Same old games?"][/caption] Photo by KitAy Creating your own game ...
Andrew Schnorr and The Elderly Apple Guy make for light dinner conversation.
The other night I had the pleasure of a lovely little sit down with Andrew Schnorr and The Elderly Apple Guy, the two halves that make the whole that is Elderly Apple. Probably my favorite idea comic in existence. I know you have heard me talk about Elderly Apple before, and I really can not say enough great things about this comic, but after this interview I have a whole new level of respect to the level of commitment Andrew and EAG put into this comic. It should be noted this interview was conducted over an IRC chat room, hence ...
How to Play Video Games for Free
In this time of economic uncertainty, many are cutting back drastically on what they spend on entertainment. However, if you’re a fan of video games on your PC, there is any number of free and fun titles available to play without spending a dime. Instant Action Beyond casual games like Peggle or any of the thousand tower-defence flash games around, InstantAction.com is one of a new-style of online game provider. The site features eight separate titles to play from a third-person action shooter Fallen Empire: Legions, to a World War 1 flight simulator Ace of Aces. All of the games feature a ...
Rome – Fountains of The Eternal City
The Fountains Of Rome - The Eternal City No visit to Rome could be considered complete without seeing at least a few of its many famed fountains, outdoor sculpture at its finest. The fountains of Rome have an ancient and glorious history. Examples range from the Eternal City's glory days in the 1st century AD to its even more glorious days during the Renaissance to the 18th century and beyond. Other cities offer fountains that are barely beyond the utilitarian. But not Rome. Rome must have a water display that is a work of art, because Rome is itself one enormous museum. Fontana ...
How to Select the Best Wicks for Your Candles
When people first begin making candles, they are often surprised by just how many wicks there are available. This can make it a bit complicated to determine the best wick for each type of candle. Choosing the right wick can be the ultimate difference in whether your candle is a raging success, or a not so subtle failure. Proper wicking makes all the difference when it comes to the life of the candle, how well it burns and whether or not it even stays lit. Choose Your Wick Wicks come in one of two options, either pre-tabbed or on spools. Pre-tabbed wicks ...
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What To Expect When You Are Expecting: A Resource For Moms
I would strongly encourage any pregnant woman to purchase this book! In today’s society, people are more mobile than ever. This means that you may be far away from friends and family during your pregnancy, when you need your support network more than ever. This book gives a detailed view of pregnancy month by month. It tells you how your... [Read more of this review]
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