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Sneaky Math with Scrabble Family Game Night with some deceptively educational math. I love games that bring the entire family together, but Scrabble is truly my all time favorite. Math practice is not always fun: math “problems”, math worksheets, flashcards, skill programs, etc. So, we solved this problem by doing a little sneaky math with one of our most […]
Do you teach your children to save money? A great Life Skill to teach children is saving money. Learning how to budget, how to spend-save-and-give, and earn money are critical skills. Can you teach your child to be a coupon clipper? Coupons come in many shapes and forms these days: in the mail, on line, apps, and in the […]
Visiting Williamsburg is magical. We’ve found that it is one our family’s happy places. The slower pace of going back in time in the colonial town speaks to us. After we visit the colonial area, we always make time for Busch Gardens. Ten tips for visiting Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA. “Where Christmas […]
Medieval Times with Kids – We’ve been busy celebrating my son’s birthday! His big gift / party this year was to go to the Medieval Times. Not only was the birthday boy thrilled, but my 9 year old was over the moon. He loved the acting and thought it was real! There are Medieval Times locations […]
I just read a powerful article (here) by Tim Elmore, on the involvement of parents in their children’s sports. We’ve all seen the helicopter parent, the one who yells from the sidelines, and the one that coaches all the time…even when they’re not the coach. This type of behavior really wears children out and can […]
Do you have a central location for your computer, laptop, or tablet? When Staples contacted me (yes, me!) and offered us an Acer Chromebook, we knew we were ready to set up our Family’s Computer Center. We’ve been researching the best ideas for having a internet-safe center. I’ll be honest, this whole computer things makes […]
