Sun, s’mores, and a few kindred spirits may seem like all a kid needs to have a great time at summer camp. But as we heard when we asked for your best off-to-camp ideas, a few simple preparations can make a big difference in your child’s experience. On the following pages, our readers share their […]
Consider gifts for the classroom – a book, special art supplies that the teacher may like (water color paper, etc), stamps and a new stamp pad in a pretty / fun color. Bring in a vase and have each child bring in a flower from home. At the end of the week, the teacher will […]
• “At the end of the rainbow, you are my pot of gold!” (tied to anything with gold in it!) • “If I had a Pot of Gold, I’d want to share it with you. I couldn’t find one anywhere, so I hope that this will do!” (tied to a Twix, Rolo, Caramello, or gold […]
The concept of Daylight Savings Time centers on better use of daylight. The added benefit is that changing the clock twice a year helps us to converse electricity. In the spring, we move the clock ahead one hour to give ourselves an extra hour of light at night—meaning we don’t need to turn on lights […]
* Pop Rocks: Valentine, you ROCK! * You Rule! – Attach to a ruler or Fruit By The Foot * Gum: We “chews” you to be our Valentine! * Gummy Bears/Teddy Grahams, etc: “Bag of bear hugs”, “You’re unbearably cute!”, “Join the cub!”, “I can’t bear being without you!” * Squeeze-it kids drink: Valentine, Will […]
Get a grip on clutter and keep track of your life with a Command Center. Here are some ideas for a wall mounted one, for use in a small space Every home has a place that’s a magnet for piles (unopened mail, shopping lists, permission slips). Clear your family’s clutter spot by creating a “Central […]
Babies quickly become antsy when sitting in a high chair. If you find the child is grabbing the spoon from your hand when you try to feed him, consider giving him his own spoon. He’ll love the independence of holding his own utensil. More than likely he will bang it on the food tray, try […]
Contributed by a site visitor who keeps a “bit box” full of scrap paper, colored foil, sequins, pieces of wallpaper collected from their local DIY store, tissue paper, wrapping paper, and other scrap craft supplies for her little ones. She even cuts out her children’s favorite shapes to add to the box. Â I thought […]
