As parents it is incumbent on us to help our kids be more conscious of their eco-footprint which is why I love the concept of ThinkEarth.org “Thinking Earth” means becoming aware of the environment around us and learning to conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and minimize pollution. And one is never too young to learn those lessons especially if parents provide these 5 Green … [Read more...]
Get crafty with your kids this Valentine’s day
Get crafty with your kids this Valentine's day with these easy ideas! While I'd much rather be mixing margaritas and lounging on a chaise, while my kids run themselves ragged outdoors- with school officially closed and kids waiting restlessly to be entertained what's a Staten Island mama to do with her brood during a blustery day? My plan: Devise indoor diversions on those winter days when … [Read more...]
Get Crafty with this DIY Terrarium
While I love to get crafty with my kids and get elbow deep in art projects, let's face it -- it is virtually impossible to ever really clean up glitter, which can so easily and quickly get embedded in your carpet fibers and don't even get me started on play dough- it has been banned from my house! That is why Get Crafty with this DIY Terrarium is the perfect craft! But lest you think that … [Read more...]
DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb Cups
Thank you to Roseann Boller-Weisberg for sharing her gourmet but totally DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb Cups! I honestly think a homemade present like this one rivals any store bought one you might give for the holidays! Check out these directions for the step by step process to create these DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb Cups and the pictures which show the process! … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Kids Entertained and at a Holiday Party including a Weight Watchers Angel Food Cake Trifle Recipe
If there's one thing that's definitely going to happen over the next few weeks, it's holiday soirées! And we have all the tips on How to Keep Your Kids Entertained at a Holiday Party While these events are excellent opportunities for parents to mingle and share a laugh, it can be tough to find a babysitter. In many cases, especially when you're hosting, these parties will include … [Read more...]