It’s over – the madness, the shopping, the wrapping, a year’s worth of anticipation. Christmas is past and the frenzy calms down. So, why are you feeling blue? It is actually a physical condition called Post Holiday Blues. Our bodies actually make two chemicals that help us get revved up for the holidays; they’re called…
What happens when your whole family gets together after Christmas dinner? Football? Snoozing? Playing games? A must-have game for your family is called Morphology. Your creative juices will get going on this game where you use the provided materials to spell out or illustrate the word on the card your team draws. Morphology was invented…
Our family recently saw several kid movies that are out right now – The Muppets, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked, and the instant classic Puss in Boots. The first two have their moments; both are also fairly blah. Puss in Boots has been out for a while so has limited availability but it’s a must-see…
This post contains some updated information: How many of your books have a dog-earred page, random receipt, airline ticket or scrap of paper instead of an official bookmark? If you’re like me, almost all of the books I’m currently reading are like that. A fantastic bookmark is on the market that “blings” your books –…
Where can you find Buzz Lightyear, Sponge Bob, Snoopy, Kermit the Frog and Spiderman all in one place? At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course! For 85 years, the streets of New York have been filled for the annual parade event, sponsored by Macy’s department store. According to the Macy’s parade website, the first…
It’s that time again; you’re getting ready to gear up for the long flight to your family or a fun destination. Are you ready? Here are 8 great secrets to making this year’s travel plans the best you can get from author/speaker/coach Barbara Pachter. Pachter is herself a world traveler for her speaking engagements so…
It’s that time of year – Halloween is on the way and that starts all the fun for the holidays! Get into the spirit and start your gift-giving planning with expert Terry O and her great (and green) gift craft ideas. This video has some great ideas that the whole family can be a part…
The Little Drummer Boy is always been such a powerful story – one who has so little and yet gives so much to the baby Christ child. Always such a great reminder for children and adults, alike that we can always give something of ourselves. Now, the kids’ classic company VeggieTales® (www.veggietales.com) brings us the…
T-minus 114 days and counting until the big day – Christmas. I know it seems a long way away but it’s already September. We’re back to school, getting ready for Halloween, Thanksgiving, football season and much more. It’s busy, so why not start your shopping now with David’s Cookies delicious baked gifts? Or maybe you…
It’s hard for parents to keep up with the trends in toys each year. Dr. Toy Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., has been following toy trends for over 30 years and she has some good news for parents – look to the classics. Tried and true toys that have stood the test of time are the toys…