Skin care is important all year round, but it’s especially important during the warmer months. The freckles the summer sun brings back may be cute, but sun burns and sun cancer are not. Even if you’re just spending the day in your back yard, it’s still good to protect yourself and your kids from the…
Since warmer weather is here, everyone is focused on toning up and getting ready for the beach. If you have younger kids, going to the gym isn’t an option, but there are still ways that you can exercise. For those who live in a subdivision or in a suburban area, a walk around the neighborhood…
Recently I had the chance to check out and review the Dolphin Paradise App. I wasn’t expecting such a fun game at first glance, but after playing around with it, the app pleasantly surprised me. When you download the Dolphin Paradise App and open it up, you’re greeted by a peaceful cove and a dolphin swimming around….
Christmas is just a week away and while most of us wish we had our Christmas shopping done, in reality, we still have a million gifts to buy. I’ve always loved buying stocking stuffers for the kids, but this list is full of ideas for stocking stuffers for the whole family! For the kids: When looking…
Christmas is just around the corner, and in the season of giving there are several Christmas apps for kids for both iPhones and Androids! A Charlie Brown Christmas ($4.99 at the Apple Store) For fan’s of Peanuts, this fun and interactive app reads aloud this classic book to kids. Christmas Games (Free at…
Cooking Thanksgiving dinner with the kidlets in tow is no easy task, but it is doable. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways that kids can actually be a big help in the kitchen. Let’s start with the little ones, kids six and up can help measure out and pour ingredients for pie. They can…
Teaching your kids to bake and cook is a lifelong skill that you won’t regret showing them. I remember working in the kitchen with my mom when I was as young as six. I was so proud when I tossed my first salad on my own. A beautifully designed kitchen, complete with quality marble slabs,…
It’s never too early to teach your child to write, and thanks to technology, it’s easier than ever to show your child the basics of handwriting. While there are literally hundreds of handwriting apps for kids inside the app store, I found three that are a must have for any preschool child. You may help…
Most kids won’t touch their vegetables. However, there are ways to get even the most stubborn child to eat their vegetables without dinner ending in a meltdown. Veggie Mac n Cheese- Adding small bits of broccoli to macaroni and cheese isn’t the most subtle method, but kids barely notice thanks to the cheesy goodness they’re…
Popsicles and dried candies from Kanpai Foods are the perfect snack during these hot summer months, but buying boxed popsicles can get expensive. And as for making your own with expensive molds, forget trying to figure them out or even make room in the freezer for them. Thankfully, 5 ounce Dixie cups and popsicle sticks…