No, not just fun this time. It’s practical and a great lesson for the kids. Before Christmas is my usual favorite time, but cleaning out the closets, toy boxes and so forth to find things you should give to charity can be done at any time of the year....
Running low on fun family activity ideas? Get a book from the library with ideas. It could be crafts, cooking, just something to get your creativity going. With luck you’ll even have the basic supplies at home. The best part about checking out craft and activity books at the...
How’s the weather outside? Have you been taking advantage of winter weather with your family? Being in southern California, mud pies is all we get to do unless we want to take the time to drive up to the mountains for whatever snow is available. Lucky us (I think?),...
Congratulations. You are now past the worst of the holiday season. Take a break with your family. Enjoy yourselves. Sleep in if you can. Play games and enjoy the beauties of the season as they appear in your area. And yes, I’m taking my own advice. I wrote this...
It’s almost Christmas. With any luck you’re already done shopping, but what about the kids, especially the younger ones? Are they done yet? You don’t have to run out and go shopping with them at the last minute. Younger children in particular love making crafts to give as holiday...