Make memories with your kiddos on any kind of budget! By Amber Larsen I am a mom of 3 kiddos who keep me on my toes. I have LOVED Halloween for as long as I can remember, and I am instilling that love of Halloween into my children. Every year, I add a little more Halloween decor (both inside and outside), Halloween costumes, and fun …
It’s time to treat those family ghosts and goblins! By Lori Ries No one loves holidays more than my mom, and no one was ever more inventive. My mother was the queen of Halloween. Those early childhood years living in Syracuse, NY, were some of my favorites as my single mom made sure my brother and I had a spooktacular Halloween year after year. In …
Exciting Books for All Ages By Shawna Della Cerra, Ed.D. The back-to-school season is upon us. School supplies are flying off the shelves, we’re getting fitted for new shoes, and appointment times for haircuts are quickly being reserved. Lawley Publishing wants you to be stocked up with some great books to kickstart your school year. Here are the TOP 10 Back-To-School Books! The Belly Button …
How to be Individuals, Artists, and Twins By Robin Dewitt & Patricia Dewitt-Grush If I write about being a twin (identical), I have to mention it was not my choice, and I know nothing else. Still, people ask all the time, “What’s it like to be a twin?” And I have to reply that for the first three or four years I didn’t know I …
Spread Seeds of Love and Appreciation and Watch Them Grow By Jocie Salveson Raise your hand if you are one to always hold out hope for that turning point in a story where every critical plot line comes together for a joyful ending. And raise your other hand if you love the reference to a good ‘ole metaphor. If both arms are up, go ahead …
Tips for Making Back To School Memorable By Amy Despain It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Almost as good as Christmas, not quite as fun as Halloween at our house, but a time to rejoice nonetheless. Back to school time! Time to buy an overabundant amount of lined paper, sharpened pencils, brightly colored folders, tissue, and hand sanitizer. Time to thank the schoolteachers …
Banish the boredom and upgrade your summer! By Camille Smithson If there’s one thing that I love more than books, it’s science (outside of my family, of course). But what if we mix books and science to create fun, memory-making moments? Yes, please! Well, here are five books and challenges to complete with your family. This challenge is perfect to cure summer boredom and is …
Keep your whole family active, engaged, and cool this summer! By Kaeti Spanbauer Are you looking forward to a summer with your kids? A couple months full of fun activities to bring you closer as a family and make lasting memories. We are, and we know kids are getting excited for a break too, so let’s give them the summer of a lifetime. Here are …
In Our Homes and Around the World By Raven Howell Striped or plaid? Skinny-casual or formal? Hmmm . . . ties remain the most common Father’s Day gift choice, with 46% of people buying clothes, including ties, for Dad (National Retail Federation). Interesting to note though, many fathers, about 40%, prefer gift cards for electronics and gadgets. If you’re a flower-giver, the rose is the official …
Using Story Time to Enchant and Enhance By Maxine Rose Schur As parents, we know how much kids love a good story before bedtime. Yet, at the end of our busy days, tired moms and dads often keep this evening ritual to a reading of the text. Studies have shown that children whose parents read to them do better in school because there are numerous …
