Despite my best intentions I am not the crafty mom I always wished to be. So for those of you who cannot create artful masterpieces fear not! Check out those post DIY Art: Kids Can Use Their Fingerprints to Create Fabulous Doodle Characters. That’s right! You can create engaging art activities with children - at home or in the classroom. With Fingerprint Monsters and … [Read more...]
King Kong has Everything you want in a Broadway Show
King Kong has Everything you want in a Broadway Show is written in partnership with King Kong Broadway My kids are born and bred New Yorkers-- so after 14 years it's hard to dazzle my son with a family trip into New York City (I know these kids have it TOO GOOD!) At this point we've seen the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and have done all the touristy quintessential NY … [Read more...]
Tips for Unplugged Play: The Ultimate in Quality Family Time
Like all parents I'm intent on providing my children with every possible recreational opportunity; I've done the kiddie gym, music and movement classes and even splurged on high-tech gadgets and games. And more than ever I am ready to institute these Tips for Unplugged Play: The Ultimate in Quality Family Time. I have had occasional lingering thoughts about instituting more old-fashioned … [Read more...]
Tips to help kids weekend brain drain
I am not one of those mothers who refuses to have a television in my house ( and I have been known to BINGE WATCH till my eyes bleed) or ban video games for fear it will rot my kids brains. I consider myself an everything in moderation type of mom. Of course, throughout the school year, it's easier for me to limit my kids' intake of electronic media since they're aware it needs to be … [Read more...]
Give your Littlest Loves a Sweet Treat: Make them PIE POPS!
Just in time for Valentine's Day Get your littlest loves a sweet treat in the kitchen and make them pie-pops. Get the love fest going by giving your kids their very own personal, portable sweet treat on a stick! These bite-sized portions of favorite desserts made easy are a dream come true for anyone with a sweet tooth. And best of all: they're easy to make! Leave Bad Valentine's day … [Read more...]