Summer Skin Care for Kids
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 sun's UV rays. If your skin is damaged, you may consider using a damaged skin repair cream - Cholley, to give you glowing skin. For starters, watch the time. Whether you're playing in the pool or at the beach, watch the time and never stay…
Kid Friendly Exercise Ideas
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 and then a walk to the park is a perfect way to get a workout in for everyone. It's a great excuse to stop by local ponds and feed the ducks as well as observe all the budding trees and flowers. If you live in…
Dolphin Paradise App Review | #iPad #Android #app
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. The instructions walk you through how to greet your dolphin for the first time as well as how to feed and pet it. Don't think that you'll only get one dolphin though! Players have the chance to take care of a whole cove of dolphins.…
Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family | #christmas
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 for stocking stuffers for the kids, it's pretty easy to find them in the dollar bins at any major grocery store. Some ideas to look for Pencils, pens, markers, crayons. Toy cell phones for the younger kids and pay as you go cell phones for…
Christmas Apps for Kids | #Christmas #iPhone #Android #Tech
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 ($ 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 the Google Play Store) Featuring whimsical animation on the interface of this fun app that features Christmas matching, memory, and card games. Snowball Fight (Free at the Apple Store) In this fun interactive game, kids will have the chance to have a snowball fight with…
Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner With the Kidlets | #thanksgiving
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 wash potatoes for Grandma's creamy mashed potatoes, they can help decorate pies and casseroles, and can fetch ingredients. Older kids can help open cranberry and cream corn jars, help prep side dishes, make the stuffing in the microwave, help wash the baking dishes, and can…
Getting Your Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching your kids to bake and cook is a life long 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. Getting your kids into the kitchen can be a fun bonding time for parents and their kiddos, not to mention cooking together promotes sibling bonding. Remodel your kitchen to make it kid-friendly with Limitless Renovations. However, in homes with limited space, such as narrow block house designs, the importance of a well-designed kitchen…
Three Handwriting Apps for Preschoolers
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 them practice writing early to prepare them for preschool or early learning centre. iTrace- Featuring a bright design and bold illustrations, the iTrace app is perfect for toddlers and preschool aged children alike. Parents can track their child's progress, and set the app up for…
Five Ways to Sneak Veggies into Children’s Food
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 eating. Sweet Potato Fries- Instead of regular potato fries, cut up some sweet potatoes, cook them in olive oil, salt, and pepper just like you would normal fries, and serve them to your kids with ketchup. They'll love the sweetness of the fries, and you'll…
Homemade Popsicle Flavor Ideas
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 are perfect for making easy, delicious popsicles. Simply pour the liquid of your choice inside the Dixie cups, add a popsicle stick, and place the cups on a cookie tray in the freezer overnight. The flavor ideas for homemade popsicles are unlimited. You can use…