Author: Pam Molnar
The years seem to pick up speed as your child gets older. One minute, they are getting on the bus for kindergarten, and in the blink of an eye, they are walking across the stage at their high school graduation. Don’t let those years go by in a blur. Capture the first day of school with a tradition the kids will look forward to every year:Freeze a Memory1. Drive to your local high school a few days before school starts. Capture a picture of your child standing by the marquee or in front of the building, near the front door.…
The Olympic Games are the premier multi-sport event watched by the world. This year’s Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11 in France, with Paris as the main host city. Approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will compete in 32 different sports. If you are looking for a way to get into the spirit of the games this summer, start by hosting Olympics-themed events in your own backyard. Here are a few ideas for games, decorations, and food:EventsArchery: Start by creating your own bow and arrows with small branches, adding a string to…
If you have a child graduating this year, chances are that you will be attending a lot of their friends’ parties as well as hosting your own. As a mom who has been there, I know it’s tough to make your graduation party stand out. You will likely use the same caterers, bakeries, and entertainment as the other graduates, causing an undesirable déjà vu.It’s important to remember that even though your child may graduate from the same school and participate in the same activities as their friends, they are still individuals. If you want to make their story stand out,…
Spring is a time for new growth, and it is the perfect opportunity to test out your creative skills. Crafting is a way to spend time together, encourage your kids to express themselves through creativity, and fill in the “I’m bored” moments on a rainy day. As a crafty mom, I try to keep basic craft supplies on hand – paints, glue, beads, yarn – and love to upcycle items that would have otherwise gone to a landfill. If you are looking for crafts to add to your spring plans, here are a few of our ideas: 1. Painted Rocks…