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Bonding with Your Tween

April 6, 2021 By LaVonne Leave a Comment

Today, the word “tween” refers to kids who are not “little” kids anymore, and are not quite teenagers. These are kids between the ages of 9-12. It is often hard to connect with this age because they are showing their independence more and more each day. It is, however, vital that parents make the effort to bond with their tween and that especially applies to dads. Dads, if you have a tween, here are some great tips for bonding with your tween child. Four Ways to Bond with Your Tween Talk … [Read more...]

Fun Lawn Toys for the Kids

March 26, 2021 By LaVonne

There are many fun lawn toys that your kids will enjoy. Some are for warmer months of the year and some are for the colder months. There is a lawn toy for every season of the year. So get outside with your kids and have some fun on the lawn! Summer Lawn Toys Summer months are a great time for kids to play outdoors. One fun lawn toy for summer is simple to make. You just take an old water hose and poke holes in it. Turn on the water. Instant sprinkler! Or you can head to the store for a … [Read more...]

10 Backyard Family Fun Ideas

March 17, 2021 By LaVonne

In these difficult economic times, it isn't surprising that many families everywhere are having to get creative about finding ways to have fun and provide all members with the family with some good, wholesome entertainment. If you've got a backyard, often that can be the perfect place to create that kind of backyard family fun. If you are willing to put forth a bit of effort, for relatively little money, you can create the illusion of a vacation atmosphere for a fraction of the … [Read more...]

How To Add Daily Activities Back Into Your Schedule

March 7, 2021 By LaVonne

A guest post by Isabelle Boullier, National President SADD For the last year, many of us have had to significantly alter our way of life. What were jam packed days, endless days dwindled to days staring at a screen wondering if this pandemic would ever end? I can promise you, we all may have felt that in one or way or another. But we have to recognize that we can’t control when a pandemic will send us into lockdown or how long it stays. What we can control is how we respond to this … [Read more...]

Fun Rainy Day Activities

September 14, 2020 By LaVonne

Rainy days can be a complete bummer. They can also be a great way for a family to slow down in this fast-paced life and enjoy some quality time with each other. Life gets so hectic for the whole family. It is nice to have rainy day to slow everyone down. Baking, creating greeting cards, puppet show creation, car track, and board games are five fun rainy day activities the whole family would love. Five Fun Rainy Day Activities Baking Baking is an old tried and true way to enjoy a rainy … [Read more...]

Fall Bucket List Ideas While Physical Distancing

August 26, 2020 By LaVonne

This Fall is quite different than the others we've experienced before as a family. And though things are different, there are still many fall activities we can experience together as a family. In fact, I typed up 30 fall bucket list ideas that you can enjoy together as family during this time of social distancing. Which fall activity are you looking forward to the most? Fall Bucket List Ideas Paint Rocks and AcornsGo For A WalkPlay Frisbee in the BackyardBake CookiesPlay Fetch with … [Read more...]

Anniversary Month! Ideas for Date Night with FREE Printable Cards!

August 2, 2020 By LaVonne

It's hard to believe that were are already to August. This year has really gone by quickly, despite the facts that we've spent so much time at home. And though I see my husband every day (and my kids too), we haven't been able to enjoy many "date nights" together in this pandemic. What about you? Are you having a hard time finding date nights during this pandemic? We've been having almost no date morning, afternoon, or nights here at the Long house. We really need to be intentional about … [Read more...]

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